India's Prime Minister meets Norwegian business leaders

We have been tasked with bringing together leading decision-makers from business, research and government to strengthen cooperation between Norway and India.

Prime Minister Modi's visit is the first by an Indian prime minister to Norway since 1983 and highlights the growing importance of Norway's and the Nordic region's cooperation with India in trade, technology, energy, climate, research and international security.

Building on the opportunities created by the 2024 Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement between India and EFTA (TEPA), the forum will help increase trade, investment, innovation and industrial partnerships between Norway and India.

The programme includes a series of parallel sector sessions hosted by Norwegian partner institutions and organisations at various venues across Oslo, followed by a summit hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and us at Oslo City Hall.

The event brings together key Norwegian and Indian stakeholders from business, research and government.

Parallel sector-specific discussions will take place at various venues across Oslo, bringing together Norwegian and Indian representatives from business and research.

• Venue: Karl Johans gate 47 (Domus Bibliotheca, Scene Domus Bibliotheca)
• Programme organiser: University of Oslo
• Contact: Jan G. Bjaalie, Professor and Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation

India's medical device market is projected to grow to more than USD 20 billion by 2029, with diagnostic equipment alone reaching USD 6 billion by 2027. As Asia's fourth-largest medical technology market, with 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) permitted in the sector, India offers significant opportunities for innovation, partnerships and investment.

This session explores how Norwegian companies and research communities can contribute to the transformation of India's healthcare sector while gaining access to one of the world's most dynamic and rapidly growing medical technology markets. We will also discuss how India's expanding manufacturing capacity, digital health platforms and cost-effective innovations can support smart, sustainable healthcare solutions in Norway.

• Venue: Norwegian Shipowners' Association, Rådhusgata 25, 0158 Oslo
• Programme coordinator: Norwegian Shipowners' Association
• Contact: Line Falkenberg Ollestad
  
• With major investments in green ports and hydrogen hubs, electrification, shipyard capacity and ship recycling, India is emerging as a key maritime nation. Some of the world's most advanced vessels have already been built in India for Norwegian shipping companies, demonstrating how shipyard collaboration supports Norway's green transition and creates opportunities for Norwegian suppliers and technology companies.
• This session explores how Norway and India can deepen their cooperation on sustainable shipping, ship recycling and maritime technologies, while promoting greener and safer maritime transport routes.
  

• Venue: Lysaker, Research Council of Norway, Drammensveien 288, 0283 Oslo
• Programme coordinator: University of Agder
• Contact: Johannes Martin Landesfeind, Head of Battery Coast, Associate Professor
• India is building a large-scale battery ecosystem and electrifying its mobility sector. Norway's strengths in battery cell technology, sustainable materials and digital innovation align well with India's ambitions.
• This session will show how joint research, innovation and investment can position Norway and India as global leaders in batteries, energy storage systems and digital transformation, while helping to build resilient supply chains and strengthen security of supply.
  

• Venue: SINTEF
• Programme manager: SINTEF
• Contact: Gard Hopsdal Hansen, Centre Director, FME NorthWind
• Floating offshore wind offers an important opportunity to meet growing energy demand and achieve climate targets. With vast deep-water areas and an exclusive economic zone spanning more than 2.3 million square kilometres, India has significant offshore wind potential, supported by strong industrial and manufacturing capabilities.
• Norway has decades of offshore experience and leading expertise in floating offshore wind technologies, providing a solid foundation for collaboration.
• This session explores how joint research, innovation and industry collaboration between India and Norway can accelerate the development of cost-effective and sustainable offshore wind energy through technology development, pilot projects and knowledge exchange.

Organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and us at Oslo City Hall. The summit brings together senior representatives from Norwegian and Indian business, research and government.

• 14:00–14:30 | Registration and networking
  You must present valid ID on arrival.
• 15:00–15:55 | Part 1 – Roundtable discussion
  Curated roundtable contributions led by Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.
• 15:55–16:20 | Signing ceremony and networking break
  Signings between Norwegian and Indian business and research organisations
• 16:30–17:15 | Part 2 – Roundtable discussion
  With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

• Cecilie Myrseth, Minister of Trade and Industry
• Håkon Haugli, CEO, Innovation Norway
• Andreas Opedal, CEO, Equinor
• Nils K. Selte, CEO, Orkla
• Svein Tore Holsether, CEO, Yara International; President, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)
• Morten Fon, CEO, Jotun
• Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, CEO, Kongsberg Maritime
• Marte Indregard, President and CEO, KSAT
• Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Group Executive Vice President and CEO, DNV
• Kjetil Digre, CEO, Aker Solutions
• Alf-Christian Dybdahl, CEO, Laerdal Medical
• Alexandra Bech Gjørv, President and CEO, SINTEF
• Tor Grande, Chair, Universities Norway (UHR) / NTNU
• Kristian Sørensen, CEO BW LPG
• Ole Erik Almlid, CEO, NHO
• Anne Kjersti Fahlvik, CEO, Research Council of Norway
• Kenneth Sandmo, Director, LO
• Andreas Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners AS; President, Norwegian Shipowners' Association
• Tellef Thorleifsson, CEO, Norfund

A list of Indian participants will be published at a later date.