One of Norway’s key meeting places for politics, industry and business.
Activities related to space and dual-use are being planned.
Link to program: https://www.arendalsuka.no/program/nord-for-norge-space
As Europe faces a turning point in security policy, achieving strategic autonomy in space has become ever more critical. Resilient satellite infrastructure underpins everything from military readiness to civilian preparedness - and no single nation can secure it alone.
This event brings together partners from Norway, Germany, and UK to explore how closer collaboration among allies can strengthen European space resilience. Norway's strategic location and launch capabilities, combined with Germany's industrial and technological strength, illustrate the kind of complementary competencies Europe needs to draw on. The UK's expertise in establishing space ecosystems further reinforces this growing network of cooperation.
Rather than starting from scratch, the path to strategic autonomy lies in connecting and building on existing space capabilities already developed in Europe. Join policymakers, industry leaders, and experts aboard MS Brisen at Arendalsuka as we discuss how joint solutions - grounded in existing European strengths - can deliver security and resilience the continent needs in a new space domain.
Contributers:
Daniel Metzler, CEO, ISAR Aerospace
Camilla Kiss, EVP Kongsberg og President Kongsberg Discovery
Jon Widerøe Harr, Director of Corporate Development & Sales, Andøya Space
Jarle Maaren, Vice President, International Coordination & BD, Rheinmetall Nordic
Odd-Harald Hagen, VP Defense and Security market and sales/Major-General (ret.), Space Norway
Maja-Stina Ekstedt, EVP Sustainability, Public Relations & Communication, Kongsberg Satellite Services
Ole Morten Olsen, Direktør næringsutvikling og innovasjon, Direktoratet for Romvirksomhet
Tore O. Sandvik, Forsvarsminister, Arbeiderpartiet
Sean Sutcliffe, CEO, Oxford Space Systems
Moderator: Dr. Dalia Samra-Rohte, CEO, Norsk-Tysk Handelskammer