Erfaringskonferansen 2025

We are excited to announce that our annual experience-sharing conference, ERFA, will be held at Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel in Stavanger on 21-22 January 2025. This year, we are diving into the theme of “Risk Management: What challenges, but also opportunities, do we face in the coming years?”

The conference will bring together industry leaders, experts, and professionals from the maritime sector to share insights, experiences, and strategies on navigating an increasingly challenging world situation. You will have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions and attend insightful presentations addressing risk management on several levels, both challenges, but also success stories. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network with industry peers in the maritime sector.

Program highlights:

Day 1:

Opening Remarks will be held by Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, the Minister of Climate and Environment.

Shipowners’ Perspective: Hear from industry leaders like Anne Jorunn Møkster of Simon Møkster Shipping and Christian Fjell from Altera Infrastructure on what shipowners need from equipment suppliers leading up to the 2050 zero-emission ship requirements.

Supplying to the Defence Sector: Learn about the documentation requirements for supplying to the defence sector with insights from Even Aas, Kongsberg Group and Tore Andersen, Optimarin, followed by a panel discussion on experiences in defence projects.

Market Opportunities: Learn more about emerging markets, with sessions on opportunities in India by Cristian Valdes Carter of Innovation Norway India, and new market perspectives led by Jakub Walenkiewicz from DNV.

Contract Negotiations and Reporting: Gain valuable knowledge on handling challenging contract negotiations from SANDS Advokatfirma and reporting on business operations related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects from Johannes Sundgot of Metizoft.

Networking: Enjoy networking coffee breaks and a festive awards dinner.

Day 2:

Sales Mastery: Learn how to become a “super seller” and make the most of trade fairs with insights from Atle Øi, author and CEO of Two Minutes.

Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Dive into the fun and opportunities of cross-cultural cooperation with Marit Imeland Gjesme of CultureCatch.

Future Prospects and Collaboration: Hear from Knut Arild Hareide, CEO of Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, and join a panel discussion on how NME members can collaborate to increase sales and exports.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and gain new perspectives that can help you and your business thrive.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stavanger and ERFA 2025. Click the buttons above to see the tentative program and register for the conference.

View the list of participants and who you can meet HERE.