🤝 Highlights from the Program:
Moderators: Christian Syse, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Svein Stolpestad, Jotun A/S
12:00–13:00 – Lunch & Registration of Participants
13:00–14:40 – Economic Opportunities in the Black Sea Region
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Welcome by Kjetil H. Johansen, Partner, DLA Piper Norway
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Welcome & Introduction of the Black Sea Region by Jon Erik Strømø, Director, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ronny Solberg, Chair of the BoD, EAST CCI of Norway
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Opening speeches by Ambassadors of Romania and Bulgaria in Norway
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Economic Dynamics in the Black Sea Region by Leonid Sidorenko, BSTDB
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Strategic Engagement in the Black Sea Region: Opportunities for Norwegian Businesses by Idar Kreutzer, NHO
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Panel: Business opportunities and cross-border potentials with National Authorities form the Black Sea Region
15:00–17:00 – Business Perspective & Success Stories
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Updates on the modernised EFTA–Ukrainian FTA by Ingibjörg Ólöf Vilhjálmsdóttir & Martin Inderhaug, EFTA Secretariat
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How Eksfin Supports Norwegian Exports Abroad by Linn Lie, EKSFIN
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Compliance, Rules, and Regulations in the Black Sea Region by Oana Dutu-Buzura & Livia Zamfiropol, DLA Piper
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Opportunities for Power Resilience by Ole Jakob Sørdalen, Pixii AS
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Leveraging Norwegian Expertise to the Black Sea Region by Olga Larsen, EAST CCI of Norway
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Panel: Scaling Norwegian Business Abroad: Strategy, Financing, Cross-Sector Opportunities by Linn Lie & industry representatives
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Address by Turkish Airlines celebrating 20 years in Norway by Ufuk Ünal
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Signing of MoUs between EAST CCI of Norway and Zonguldak & Kdz. Ereğli Chambers of Commerce
17:00–19:00 – Reception
We look forward to continuing these conversations and building on the valuable relationships established during the conference.
Black Sea Conference 2025 🌊✨
This year, we gathered leading voices from business, government, and international organizations across the Black Sea region.
Panel discussions and presentations explored key topics such as emerging trade opportunities, sustainable development, cross-border partnerships, and investment strategies. The insights and perspectives shared were truly inspiring, and the feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive.
A special thank you to our main sponsor DLA Piper Law Firm and key partners Oslo Chamber of Commerce, NHO, and Turkish Airlines, Thier contribution allowed the EAST CCI to create a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting connections across the region.