Parallel Sessions – One Ocean Summit

Registration is now open for The Parallel Sessions, part of the One Ocean Summit; limited seats are available.
Please select the session you would like to attend when registering.

Program 

A: Ocean Security and Geopolitics in a Changing World

Location: Håkonshallen, Bergenhus Fortress

Shifting geopolitical landscapes, strategic competition, and climate-driven pressures are reshaping maritime security. This session examines maritime safety, naval presence, international law, and the mechanisms needed to prevent conflict and maintain stability in increasingly contested waters. Our aim is to highlight how cooperation, shared intelligence, and strong governance frameworks underpin a safe and predictable ocean.

On stage:

• Captain Martha-Gurine Landeråen Hess, Commandant of the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
• Christine Korme, Director of Strategic Profiling and Networking at the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
• Christian Bueger, Professor at the University of Copenhagen
• Rear Admiral Oliver Berdal, Chief of the Royal Norwegian Navy.
• Audun Halvorsen, Executive Director of Maritime Security and Contingency Planning at the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
• Ørjan Kvelvane, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Equinor.
• Arne Johan Hestnes, Senior Vice President of Technology at KONGSBERG
• Cecilie Hansen, researcher at the Institute of Marine Research
• Sigmund Simonsen, Professor of Law in the Department of Maritime Studies at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
• Astrid Bergmål, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Hosts: Royal Norwegian Naval Academy, in collaboration with PwC, the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, and the Institute of Marine Research

B: Predicting Our Blue Future

Location: Statsraaden Bar & Reception, Bradbenken 2

This session focuses on foresight: how science, modeling, and advanced ocean observation systems can help us understand future ocean conditions and the blue economy. Participants will explore climate and energy scenarios, real-time ocean models, and data-driven forecasting tools. The purpose is to highlight how predictive capabilities can guide decision-making, resilience planning, and sustainable ocean use.

On stage:

• Kikki Kleiven, Director of the Bjerknes Centre
• Tore Furevik, Director, NERSC
• Marius Årthun, UIB/Bjerknes
• Hjálmar Hátun, Havstovan – Faroe MRI
• Siv Lauvset, NORCE/Bjerknes
• Mari Skuggedal Myksvoll, IMR/Bjerknes
• Alain Arnaud, Head of the Digital Ocean Program, Mercator Ocean International
• Miraflor Santos, One Ocean Youth Panel
• Thina Saltvedt, Chief Analyst, NORDEA
• Claire Jolly, Head of Ocean Economy & Space Economy (IPSO Unit), Directorate for Science, Technology, and Innovation
• Bente Pretlove, Vice President and Program Director, DNV
• Benedicte Solaas, Director of Climate and Environment, Offshore Norway
• Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda, Co-founder and CEO, Restorae
• Anja Thorsdalen, Team Leader, Sustainable Business, Gard AS

Hosts: University of Bergen, in collaboration with DNV, the Nansen Center, NORCE, the Institute of Marine Research, and the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research 

C: Clean Shipping and Ocean Innovation

Location: Snekkerbrakken, Bergenhus Fortress

This session showcases cutting-edge solutions for zero-emission maritime transport and ocean-based innovation. Topics include clean maritime technologies, green fuels and infrastructure, circular models for ocean industries, and global collaboration to scale up sustainable shipping. The session highlights the investments, partnerships, and policies needed to accelerate the transition toward a decarbonized ocean economy. 

On stage:

• Håvard Tvedte, Interim CEO, Maritime CleanTech
• Jaap Gebraad, Secretary General, Waterborne (EU)
• Amanda Fisher, Governor Ferguson’s Director of International Affairs
• Hilde Røed, Senior Vice President of Climate & Sustainability, Equinor
• Tuva Flagstad-Andersen, Regional Manager for Northern Europe, DNV Maritime
• Siri-Anne Mjåtvedt, CEO, Utkilen
• Vidar Lundberg, Managing Director of GNE, Grieg Maritime Group
• Fredrik Witte, CEO, Corvus Energy
• Amrit Bhullar, CEO, Oceanbird
• Ragnhild Høvik, Project Engineer and Analyst, Grieg Maritime Group

Hhosts: Maritime CleanTech, Washington Maritime Blue (USA), Waterborne Technology Platform (EU) and Pôle More Méditerranée (France)