Join our business delegation to the USA!

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth are also joining the trip.

We are looking for companies in healthcare, defence, offshore wind, the maritime sector, manufacturing and design, property technology, tourism and seafood. This is a unique opportunity to build your network, meet partners and explore new markets.

The business delegation will take place as part of the bicentenary celebrations of Norwegian emigration to the United States and will also mark the arrival of Restauration in New York on 9 October.

We are leading the delegation in close collaboration with key partners, creating a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing and building new partnerships in Norway and the USA. It will also be a truly special event!

The programme starts in Minneapolis on 6 October, focusing on health technology and defence. We will explore opportunities where Norwegian healthcare innovation meets US needs, covering topics such as healthcare in challenging environments, AI in medicine, radiopharmacy and efficient healthcare solutions.

The programme includes panel discussions, roundtables and networking within Minnesota's healthcare ecosystem.

The delegation will continue to New York for networking, customer meetings and a programme focused on finance, innovation and technology. The programme will be relevant to companies in health technology and life sciences, offshore wind, green maritime, finance, property technology, tourism, seafood, design and manufacturing.

The programme focuses on networking, panel discussions and keynote presentations, giving you the opportunity to meet Norwegian and American stakeholders across sectors.

As a participant, you will gain exclusive insights, build valuable networks and access a platform for establishing partnerships in the US market.

The market for green maritime solutions is growing in the USA, with significant investment in battery-powered vessels, hybrid systems, green fuel solutions and charging systems.

The US is also the world's largest market for healthcare solutions, offering Norwegian companies strong opportunities to secure contracts and investor funding.

The USA also has a depth of expertise and a culture of entrepreneurship and business development that is hard to match, as well as substantial capital available to startups.

Norwegian design and products are attracting growing attention in the US, often because of their focus on natural materials and sustainability. The US is an increasingly important export market for Norwegian clothing and design product manufacturers. The same applies to the seafood industry.

The US is becoming increasingly important to Norway's tourism industry. The US market for travel to Norway has grown significantly in recent years, offering substantial economic benefits as American visitors spend generously and stay in Norway for longer.

Over four days in the US, you will build your network and take part in B2B meetings, panel discussions and exclusive receptions. This is an important platform for Norwegian companies looking to explore opportunities in the US market.

We look forward to welcoming you on this historic and significant business journey.

6 October, Minneapolis:

• Company visits to Mayo Clinic and other major healthcare organisations in Minneapolis

7 October, Minneapolis:

• US–Norway Business Summit at Norway House
• Key sectors: Health technology, radiopharmacy, military medicine, medicine in challenging environments
• Official opening, networking lunch, fireside chats, B2B meetings

8 October, New York:

• Seminar on transatlantic trade relations at DNB
• Networking reception

9 October, New York:

• USA–Norway Business Summit at The Lawn Club
• Key sectors: Offshore wind, green maritime, finance, property technology, tourism, design & manufacturing, health and seafood
• Official opening, panel discussions, B2B meetings and networking lunch
• Networking reception