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Norway-US Business Summit: Trade delegation to the US

Norsk delegasjon til USA ifm. Restaurations ankomst
Minnesota og New York

About the event

Join this unique opportunity to explore business collaborations between the USA and Norway. This exclusive Business Summit is organized in connection with the 200th anniversary of the first official Norwegian emigration to the United States, commemorating the arrival of the ship Restauration in New York on October 9.

Description

Norway Health Tech, in collaboration with Team Norway and key strategic partners, invites you to join a delegation visit to the United States. The USA–Norway Business Summit provides a unique arena for networking, knowledge exchange, and high-impact partnerships. The program connects Norwegian and American companies, building on historic ties while paving the way for a sustainable and profitable future.

Cross-cutting themes such as innovation, finance, and technology development will be central throughout the summit.

Program

Monday, 6 October – Minneapolis
00:00–00:00 | Trade Visit: HealthTech – Venue: tbc
00:00–00:00 | Trade Visit: Defence – Venue: tbc

Tuesday, 7 October – Minneapolis
08:30–16:00 | USA-Norway Business Summit –Venue: #004DE8
Key Elements: Official Plenary Opening, Fireside Chats, Networking arenas, Networking Lunch
Parallel Sessions: HealthTech and Defence
17:00–18:00 | Networking Reception – Venue: tbc

Wednesday, 8 October – New York
12:00–15:00 | Seminar on Transatlantic Trade Relations – Venue: DNB (hosted in cooperation with Citi Bank)
19:00–21:00 | Networking Reception – Venue: tbc

Thursday, 9 October – New York
00:00–00:00 | CEO Roundtable (by invitation only)
09:00–17:00 | USA-Norway Business Summit – Venue: The Lawn Club
Key Elements: Official Opening, Panel Discussions, Networking arenas, Networking Lunch

Theme and Networking Zones:

  • Zone 1 – Industry and Energy: Manufacturing, Offshore Wind, Maritime
  • Zone 2 – Health and Innovation: HealthTech, PropTech, Tourism
  • Zone 3 – Consumer and Lifestyle: Design, Fashion, Seafood, and Agriculture

18:00–19:00 | Networking Reception – Venue: City Winery, New York City