Chinese-Norwegian Business Network Conference in Beijing, Monday December 7th 2009
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS PRACTICES Moderator: Mr. Gao Yunlong, Deputy General Manager of Camco China Simultaneous Translation Provided
0930‐1000: Registration & coffee/tea
1000‐1045: Opening address by the co‐chairs: Mr Xie Jingrong, Vice Chairman, ACFIC Mr John G. Bernander, Director General, NHO
1045‐1100: Address by the Norwegian Ambassador, HE Svein O. Sæther 1100‐1115: Norway at World EXPO 2010 Shanghai – Norway, Powered by Nature Commissioner General Arild Blixrud
1115‐1130: Short break
1130‐1300: GREENING OF THE COMPANIES – MEETING THE FUTURE NEEDS Mr. Xie Xiaonan, Vice President of Suntec Power Title of speech: Mr Per Marius Berrefjord, Managing Director DNV Sustainability Centre, Beijing “DNV in China ‐ for a sustainable future” Mr Li Hejun, President, Hanergy Group ‐ President of China New Energy Chamber of Commerce Title of speech: Mr Jens‐Petter Kvarstein, Vice President Technology, StatoilHydro, China “The industry’s response to growing energy needs and the climate challenge” Mr Werner Jager, Director of Technology, Hydro Building Systems “Towards Greener Buildings”
1300‐1400: Networking Lunch at Taste Restaurant, Westin Hotel
1400 - 1700: Parallel Seminars This segment of the program is prepared in cooperation with Innovation Norway Beijing & the Norwegian Energy and Environment Consortium (NEEC). Participants will have a choice between three parallel seminar sessions focusing on different industry sectors. Please indicate which session you wish to attend when you RSVP. Simultaneous translation will be provided throughout the different parallel sessions.
1700‐2000: Dinner Reception in Jinmao Ballroom, Westin Hotel Directly following the conference all participants are invited to a dinner reception, hosted by Norway’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Ambassador Svein O. Sæther. In connection with the reception, concluding remarks will be held by ACFIC Vice Chairman Mr Xie Jingrong & NHO Director General Mr. John G. Bernander.
Registration: ingebjorg.aas@nho.no
Please specify which parallel seminar you would like to attend and whether you will attend the dinner reception. Please note there is a limitation on number of participants, and confirmations will be on a first‐come, first‐serve basis.
Deadline to register for the Conference is November 30th
Questions concerning the Parallel Seminars:
Ms Grethe Bergsland, Innovation Norway, Beijing: grethe.bergsland@innovationnorway.no
Ms Liv Inger Tønjum, Innovation Norway, Beijing: liv.inger.tonjum@innovationnorway.no
Questions concerning the conference:
Mr Knut R. Sørlie, NHO
knut.sorlie@nho.no
Mr Xu Baowen, ACFIC
ericxubw@126.com
Mr Jo Inge Bekkevold, Norwegian Embassy
jo.inge.bekkevold@mfa.no
Web site for the conference hotel in Beijing: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1967
The conference is free of charge. Each participant must cover own accommodation and travel cost.