Ambassadors Roundtable 2023: De-risking the Future

De-risking the Future: How nations can meet the challenges and concerns that lie ahead.

War, global debt, trade tensions and climate change are among the issues disrupting life across the world. Our speakers will examine how nations can meet these challenges and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. 

Speakers:

Speakers:
Minister of Climate and Environment, Espen Barth Eide
De-risking the Future: The Geopolitics of Green Transition 

H.E. Marc Nathanson, Ambassador of the United States
The role of the United States in managing geopolitical, economic and climate risks 
 
H.E. Detlef Wächter, Ambassador of Germany
Norway and Germany: Partnering in our "Zeitenwende" to strengthen defence, business and energy security in a new era.

H.E. Jan Thompson, Ambassador of the United Kingdom
Post Brexit: Opportunities and challenges for Norwegian-British relations

Mr. Hans Petter Thomassen, Managing Director , Kitron AS
Reflections on the speeches: Consequences for Norwegian businesses

Ms. Naja Boone, Marketing & Communications Director, Morrow Batteries. 
De-risking through Diversity

Welcome: Robert Cornels Nordli, Mayor of Arendal

Moderator: Anita Pratap, Author and Journalist