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THE TIME IS NOW Attracted by the opportunities of the North, many want to join the Arctic “conversation”. In recent years, governments, NGOs, academic institutions and the like have set up countless bodies, conferences and workshops to further their interests in the Arctic. The time is now right for business voices to become a central part of the dialogue. Development in the Arctic will largely depend on commercial decisions made by the international business community. In order to maintain our Arctic “license to operate” we must demonstrate our commitment to a responsible and sustainable development of the commercial opportunities. With Arctic Business, an arena is now established for businesses to come together to take responsibility about the way forward. The key to success in the Arctic is cooperation – working together, sharing knowledge, best practices and ideas for future prospects. Arctic Business does this by gathering players from across industries, companies and countries to solve the puzzle.
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DOWN TO BUSINESS AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD Welcome to a unique, multi-day event that provides an arena for discussion and, most importantly, action – about the business opportunities and challenges in the Arctic. Business leaders, business developers and professionals from different industries will come together for presentations, break-out sessions, workshops, and networking in Bodø, located just north of the Arctic Circle. Expect inspiration, useful knowledge and a plan of action. 4
PROGRAMME OCT 8
OCT 9
OCT 10
09:00
“TAKE-AWAY” SESSION OPENING SESSION 12:00 THEMED LUNCH
LUNCH
13:00 ARCTIC EXPERIENCE (BY INVITATION ONLY)
INDUSTRY SESSIONS
EXECUTIVE WORKSHOPS
15:00 INDUSTRY SESSIONS
DINNER JOURNEY 18:00
ARCTIC BUSINESS COUNCIL
WELCOME RECEPTION
2020 SCENARIOS
HOLISTIC 5-10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE 5
8 OCT
18.30
WELCOME RECEPTION
WELCOME TO THE NORTH All guests are invited to get a jump start on the Arctic discussion by networking at the welcome reception, held at the Rica Havet Hotel, the hub for Arctic Business activities.
9 OCT
10:30 - 12:00
OPENING SESSION
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Three scenarios will be the highlight of the opening session, putting into play the
various aspects of doing business in the Arctic, with a focus on world trade; oil, gas and minerals; and seafood. The analysis will present scenarios containing key driving forces for Arctic development towards the year 2020. Top leaders will then discuss the scenarios as part of what is sure to be a lively roundtable. The opening session will act as the basis for conversations at the Themed Luncheon and inspiration for the keynote presentations that are part of the take-away session at the conclusion of Day 3.
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9 OCT
12:00 - 13:30
THEMED LUNCH
TARGETED DISCUSSION Event guests will register to sit with the table host of their choice at a Themed lunch that immediately follows the opening session. Top leaders from companies with an Arctic agenda will act as hosts. Participants will discuss their reactions to the scenarios presented earlier, with the aim of advancing their business understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
9 OCT
13:30-14:30
15:00-16:00
INDUSTRY SESSIONS
INSPIRATION AND DIRECTION This segment features a series of exclusive presentations showcasing best practices and business cases. Each session will include keynote presentations that set the stage, followed by short presentations of three cases. The session will be conclude with comments from an expert panel. The presentations will run in several parallel streams, enabling participants to attend two sessions. Each will be filmed and published on web TV so that you later can review the sessions you were not able to attend in person.
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9 OCT
13:30 - 16:00
9 OCT
EXECUTIVE WORKSHOPS
DINNER JOURNEY
ACTION-ORIENTED DIALOGUE
CULTURE ON THE BEACH
Five workshops will cover cross-industry as well as industry specific challenges. The themes are:
All participants are invited to a dining experience that offers much more than networking and locally sourced food. Taking place at Sandhornøy beach, the evening event will utilise the facilities of the SALT initiative for arts, culture and the environment as the framework for a truly unique experience.
• World trade: New global and regional trade routes • Mining: Logistics in the Arctic • Oil and gas: Exploration and the environment – optimum exploration with minimum risk through joint ventures • Oil and gas: Production and systems integration – fast track from innovation to industry standards
• Seafood: The blue revolution – Arctic brands that support local production and processing
Attendance is by invitation only. Together with their teams, the top global business leaders from the opening session roundtable will each lead a workshop. The goal is to develop input that is incorporated into the keynote presentations given in the next day’s take-away session.
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16:30
Optional activities will include fishing, attending concerts, saunas and experiencing art by internationally acclaimed artists.
INPUT - INTERACTION - OUTPUT Arctic Business provides a hands-on, action-oriented approach to strategic, cross-discipline decision-making. Its mix of activities lays the groundwork for engaging all participants and ensuring that the arena moves beyond good conversations to results. To support the continuation of action after the event, all presentations will be filmed and published on web TV. Besides making knowledge useful, the event is a natural showcase for busines cases, best practice sharing and ideas for new policies and strategies. 10 OCT
9:00 - 11:30
TAKE-AWAY SESSION
INPUT CROSS-INDUSTRY CHALLENGES “Reducing the Arctic X-factor”
FOR BUSINESS, BY BUSINESS Presentations incorporating the previous day’s Executive workshops form the basis of the take-away session. The same business leaders who lead the workshops will present the results. Arctic Business will create a cross-industry dialogue that leads to achievable action for business in the Arctic. The take-away session is not to be missed.
WORLD TRADE
“High-tech operations”
“From production to market”
OIL, GAS & MINERALS
SEAFOOD
NEW GLOBAL AND REGIONAL TRADE ROUTES
LOGISTICS IN THE ARCTIC
EXPLORATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
PRODUCTION AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
THE BLUE REVOLUTION
Transport to markets east and west
Logistical and operational hurdles
Optimum exploration with minimum risk through joint ventures
Fast track from innovation to industry standards
Arctic brands that support local production and processing
OUTPUT
Business leaders from the oil and gas, minerals, seafood and maritime sectors will address crossindustry challenges with logistics, risk management and competence. Telecommunications; safety; search and rescue; human resources; and infrastructure are other areas that will be discussed. A holistic view of the framework necessary to business in the area means that infrastructure will also be included. 9
BODØ GATEWAY TO ARCTIC BUSINESS Home of the High North Center for Business and Governance and Bodø Graduate school of Business at the University of Nordland, Bodø is already a center of dialogue between important Arctic stakeholders. The city and its surroundings are perfect for enjoying the midnight sun in the summer time and watching the northern lights during the winter months. 10
HOW AND WHERE Most activities will take place in the newly opened Rica Havet Hotel located on the quay in the city centre. The hotel is only two km from the Bodø airport. For more details, please go to: www.arctic-business.com
To attend Arctic Business 2014, you must register at www.arctic-business.com Please note that the NOK 12,000 + VAT event fee includes all meals, in addition to your attendance.
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