Join us at OceanTech in Shanghai
Showcase your ocean technology and innovative solutions at the Norway Asia Business Summit in Shanghai, October 2019. We offer travel support and are seeking programme contributors from our cluster.
The Norway Asia Business Summit takes place in Shanghai 31 October – 2 November 2019. The Business Summit is a very important and unique opportunity to promote innovation and leading technology for a sustainable ocean economy.
Contribute to the Programme
We invite our members to take part or share their story at our seminar on-site targeting the competence and technology transition in the ocean industries. If you would like to contribute contact Owe Hagesæther. Co-hosts are GCE Blue Maritime and GCE NODE.
Apply for Travel Support
Our members can apply for travel support up to 15.000,- NOK . The following conditions apply:
- Attendance at our seminar and OceanTech 2019
- The company must be an SME (SMB) (less than 250 employees)
- The company must be a registered member of GCE Ocean Technology
- The company must document 100 per cent in matching cost and in-kind hours. Such documentation to be submitted before rebursement (I.e. the sum of travel expenses 50 per cent and in-kind hours 50 per cent must be at least 15.000,- NOK).
Apply now! First come, first served (we support 4 of our member companies).
Why You Should Join
The OECD estimates that ocean-based industries could double their contribution to the global economy by 2030. At the same time the ocean is already under pressure as a result of climate change, overfishing and pollution.
Business Summit is a very important and unique opportunity to promote innovation and leading technology for a sustainable ocean economy.
Asia remains the engine of the global economy, and has an impressive growth in indutrial high tech development. Numbers suggests that the region is spearheading adoption of industry 4.0 solutions.
China, and the region, are one of the most important trading partners for Norway. This summit will strengthen the ties even further to support more trade.
More information about the conference, and registration at OceanTech 2019.
Contact Information
OceanTech
Started in 1998 and organised by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore in co-operation with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the event has evolved into a regional meeting place for business leaders in Norwegian industry with a focus on Asia. The event covers all of Asia and reflects Norway throughout the region.
The summit is governed by a Steering Committee representing the largest Norwegian Business Associations in the region. Since 2010, the Norway-Asia Business Summit has become an annual event.
Number of participants has ranged from 100 to 200 depending on location and accessibility.