NORWEGIAN RISK FORUM 2013
OCTOBER 24 - 25
OSLO
An Era of Global Geopolitical Instability and Changing Global Order
Day 1, Thursday 24th of October:
Part 1: Welcome and Keynote Address
08:00
Arrival & Registration
08:30
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder and CEO, NRCI
By Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder and CEO, NRCI
Part 2: Political Risks and Business Opportunities in Eastern Africa
08:45
Political Situation & Terror Groups in Somalia – Implications for Foreign Investors in Eastern Africa
Professor Stig Jarle Hansen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Professor Stig Jarle Hansen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
09:15
Mobile Banking in Eastern Africa and Nigeria – Implications for Foreign Companies
Carey Eaton, Co-Founder, One Africa Media, Kenya
Carey Eaton, Co-Founder, One Africa Media, Kenya
09:45
Coffee & Networking Break
10:15
Investment Opportunities and Risks in Emerging Ethiopia
Lars-Erik Baller, Partner and advisor on Africa operations, Renew Strategies
Lars-Erik Baller, Partner and advisor on Africa operations, Renew Strategies
10:45
Gas Sector Developments and Prospects in Tanzania and Mozambique
Magnus Nesheim, Researcher, NRCI
Magnus Nesheim, Researcher, NRCI
11:15
Lunch at Grand Café
12:15
Political Risks and Outlook in Tanzania & Mozambique
Erastus Kyania Musyimi, Researcher, NRCI
Erastus Kyania Musyimi, Researcher, NRCI
12:45
Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Risks in East Africa
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Stig Jarle Hansen, Professor, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Carey Eaton, Co-Founder, One Africa Media, Kenya
Lars-Erik Baller, Partner and advisor on Africa operations, Renew Strategies
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Stig Jarle Hansen, Professor, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Carey Eaton, Co-Founder, One Africa Media, Kenya
Lars-Erik Baller, Partner and advisor on Africa operations, Renew Strategies
13:45
Coffee & Networking Break
Part 3: Political Risks & Business Development in Southern Africa
14:15
Business Opportunities and Risks in South Africa
Siw Heggedal Longvastøl, Director, Innovation Norway, South Africa
Siw Heggedal Longvastøl, Director, Innovation Norway, South Africa
14:45
South Africa – Political Risks and Election Forecast
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
15:15
Political Leadership in Angola – Risks and Outlook
Dr. Aslak Jangård Orre, Senior Researcher, Christian Michelsen Institute, Norway
Dr. Aslak Jangård Orre, Senior Researcher, Christian Michelsen Institute, Norway
15:45
Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Risks in Southern Africa
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Siw Heggedal Longvastøl, Director, Innovation Norway, South Africa
Dr. Aslak Jangård Orre, Senior Researcher, Christian Michelsen Institute, Norway
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder and CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Siw Heggedal Longvastøl, Director, Innovation Norway, South Africa
Dr. Aslak Jangård Orre, Senior Researcher, Christian Michelsen Institute, Norway
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
16:45
End day 1
17:30
Networking and Interaction, Etoile Bar, 8th floor, Grand Hotel
18:30
Norwegian Risk Forum Dinner at Grand Café, Grand Hotel
Day 2, Friday 25th of October:
Part 4: Geopolitical and Economic Dynamics – Risk Outlook in Eastern Europe
08:30
Arrival & Registration
09:00
Business Entry and Risks in Nigeria – Oil, Offshore and Maritime Sectors
Jarle Andersen, Managing Director, Jarander Holding
Jarle Andersen, Managing Director, Jarander Holding
09:30
Business Environment and Opportunities within West Africa Oil & Gas
Svein Olsen, Managing Director, Soling Offshore
Svein Olsen, Managing Director, Soling Offshore
10:00
Coffee and Networking Break
10:30
Panel discussion: Risks and Opportunities in Western Africa
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Svein Olsen, Managing Director, Soling Offshore
Jarle Andersen, Managing Director, Jarander Holding
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Svein Olsen, Managing Director, Soling Offshore
Jarle Andersen, Managing Director, Jarander Holding
11:30
Lunch
Part 5: Business Development and Risk Management
12:30
Political Risk and Chinese Involvement in the African Oil & Gas Industry
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
13:00
Team Session: How to Create a Culture of Risk Awareness and Risk Mitigating Strategies
Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO, NRCI
Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO, NRCI
13:45
Panel Discussion – Reflections on Business Development and Political Risks in Africa
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Svein Olsen, Managing Director, Soling Offshore
Carey Eaton, Co-Founder, One Africa Media
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Are-Jostein Norheim, CSR Ambassador, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Moderator: Arne Elias Corneliussen, Founder & CEO, NRCI
Panelists:
Svein Olsen, Managing Director, Soling Offshore
Carey Eaton, Co-Founder, One Africa Media
Dr. Derica Lambrechts, Political Risk Lecturer, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Are-Jostein Norheim, CSR Ambassador, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
14:45
Final Thoughts
Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO, NRCI
Arne Elias Corneliussen Founder & CEO, NRCI
15:00
End of Norwegian Risk Forum 2013