Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Forum 2024

The Global Sustainable
Maritime Transition

Event Overview

• Date: 25 September 2024
• Location: Swedish Embassy / House of Sweden
• Organizers: Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish Chambers of Commerce

Key Topics

• Geopolitical and environmental concerns driving new maritime industries in Europe and the U.S.
• Nordic innovation in low-carbon marine fuels; propulsion systems; and, ship-building
• Strategic and commercial competition in thawing Arctic sea lanes

Symposium Highlights

• Keynote speech
• Two panels: emerging technologies for deep-sea shipping and the high North
• Attendees from business; U.S. government; embassies; non-profits; academia; and, the media
• Registration opens at 2:45 PM with opening remarks, keynote and panels from 3-5 PM and reception until 6:30 PM
• Admittance by invitation only and free

Goals

• Promote global maritime sustainable solutions
• Build trans-Atlantic partnerships through trade and commerce

Expected Outcomes

• Exchange of ideas and strategies to advance sustainable maritime practices
• Strengthened trans-Atlantic collaborations in maritime industries
• Increased focus on innovative technologies and environmental sustainability in the maritime sector