SHAPINGTHE FUTUREJoin C-level executives, business developers, top leaders and decision makers to shape the global Arctic business agenda. Together, we will explore opportunities, share knowledge and identify next steps.

Headlines shout the new realities of increased geopolitical insecurity, lower oil and gas prices and less reliable economic growth. Adding climate change to the mix, business communities with interest in the Arctic have much to discuss.

Professionals from different industries with interest in the region will come together for presentations, breakout sessions, workshops and networking. You will be personally involved in the workshops together with you peers.

Get involved, make your voice heardand views matter in the development of the Arctic!

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STRONGER TOGETHERCooperation and partnerships are the keys to success in the region. Arctic Business provides a collaborative platform for exploring challenges and identifying plausible ways forward, combining different perspectives from different businesses and sectors into tangible results.

Arctic Business gathers players from across industries, companies and countries. Its mix of activities lays the groundwork for engaging all participants and ensuring that the arena moves beyond good conversations to results.

Expect inspiration, useful knowledge and a plan of action.

• What are the needs driving Arctic development?

• What business opportunities does the Arctic provide?

• How can we ensure profitable, responsible and sustainable development of the Arctic?

• How can we develop and preserve Arctic brands?

• Are new growth models necessary for the Arctic?

• How can we ensure responsible and long-term development of both businesses and local communities?

• Ocean fish farming – could it be feeding the world?

• Fishing, aquaculture, oil & gas, mining, and tourism – a peaceful coexistence or a contradiction in terms?

• What role does the Arctic play in the global context?

• The COP21 Paris Agreement – what implications will it have for emission reductions and business development in the Arctic?

• What is the impact of declining oil prices on the development of the Arctic region?

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20:00DINNER

RECEPTION

ARCTIC DINNER

JOURNEY

RETURN TO HOTEL

OPENING SESSION

PROGRAMME

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ARCTIC BUSINESS COUNCIL(BY INVITATION ONLY)

ARCTIC BUSINESS COUNCIL

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LUNCH

HIGH NORTH

DIALOGUE RECEPTION

LUNCH

REGISTRATION

PREPARING FOR WORKSHOPS

TAKE-AWAY SESSIONWITH HIGH NORTH

DIALOGUE

EXECUTIVEWORKSHOPS

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ARCTIC BUSINESS COUNCIL SUMMITDINNER RECEPTIONThe third Arctic Business Council summit will coincide with the Arctic Business 2016 conference. The council is an exclusive CEO forum that provides a unique global meeting place for high level decision-makers representing different industries from seafood, tourism, maritime, oil and gas, and minerals. Participation is by invitation only.

Held on the top floor of the event hotel, the welcome reception offers a backdrop of spectacular views in all directions. Get a head start on the Arctic discussion as you mingle and eat delicious finger food.

25 MAY 8:30 - 9:30 16:30 - 18:0024 MAY 20:00

OPENING SESSIONPresenting perspectives from energy, tourism, fisheries, indigenous business and other sectors, the opening session will set the scene for the remainder of the event, acting as a springboard to the exeuctive workshops and the take-away session.

25 MAY 11:00 - 12:00

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EXECUTIVE WORKSHOPSOne of the many valuable ways Arctic Business 2016 participants will collaborate and make their voices heard is by joining an executive workshop.

Taking place on the first full day of the event, the many interactive, hot-topic workshops will run in parallel, covering cross-industry as well as industry-specific challenges. The output of each will later be presented on stage in plenum to an influential audience during the conference’s take-away session.

Expect concrete action and results.

25 MAY 13:30-16:00

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DINNER JOURNEYAll participants are invited to a unique dining experience that includes locally sourced food, insight into Norway’s heritage and stunning views. The seafood dinner will take place at Kjerringøy, a nearby gem on the Nordland coast with wave-smoothed rocks, gleaming white sandy beaches, thriving rural villages and a historic trading post.

25 MAY 16:00

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TAKE-AWAY SESSIONAs part of cooperation with the High North Dialogue (HND) conference, future leaders of the Arctic will join the present Arctic Business leaders for an engaging and thought-provoking session.

Presentations incorporating the previous day’s executive workshops, together with input from the HND event, will form the basis of the take-away session. Expect presentations, roundtable discussion and the opportunity for input from the audience.

26 MAY 9:00 - 11:00

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BODØGATEWAY TO ARCTIC BUSINESSHome of the High North Center for Business and Governance and Bodø Graduate school of Business at the University of Nordland, Bodø is already a centre of dialogue between important Arctic stakeholders.

It is also the largest city in the industrial county of Nordland, which has rich natural resources and notable activities in all of the industries Arctic Business focuses on. 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.

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Most activities will take place in the tallest building in northern Norway, the Scandic Havet Hotel, located on the quay in the city centre. The hotel is only two kilometres from the Bodø airport.

Please note that the NOK 12,000 + VAT event fee includes all meals, in addition to your attendance.

To attend Arctic Business 2016, you must register at www.arctic-business.com

HOW AND WHERE

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HIGH NORTH DIALOGUEThe University of Nordland’s High North Dialogue 2016 conference will welcome the region’s future leaders to Bodø at the same time Arctic Business takes place. This enables a dyanmic cooperation between the two events, setting up for an arena for dialogue between current and future leaders of the Arctic.

High North Dialogue attendees will join for an engaging and thought-provoking take-away session at the close of Arctic Business.

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