Throughout the week, NUCC representatives will meet businesses, policymakers, investors, and partners to discuss concrete opportunities for collaboration across sectors including construction, energy, industry, technology, and innovation.
Featured Events
Ukraine Morning: Security, Innovation and Civil Society
11 August | 08:00–10:00 | MS Brisen, Arendal
Organised by Corporate Communications, NUCC and Ukrainian Freedom Convoys
Join us for a high-level breakfast discussion exploring Ukraine's fight for freedom, battlefield innovation, autonomous drone technologies, and the vital role of civil society during wartime.
The programme brings together leading Norwegian and Ukrainian experts, military representatives, business leaders and policymakers to discuss how Norway and Ukraine can strengthen cooperation, what Europe can learn from Ukraine's wartime innovation, and how businesses and civil society can contribute to Ukraine's resilience and reconstruction.
Confirmed speakers include representatives from the Embassy of Ukraine in Norway, Kharkiv Region Council, the Norwegian Army, NUPI, Shield AI, Gardar, Six Robotics, Danske Bank, Ukrainian Freedom Convoys and other leading organisations.
Language: English (with some sessions in Norwegian)
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Building the Future: Norwegian-Ukrainian Cooperation in Construction and Reconstruction
11 August | 12:00–12:45 | MS Lofoten, Arendal
Organised by NUCC, SINTEF and AF Gruppen.
This event will explore how Norwegian expertise and Ukrainian reconstruction needs can create new business opportunities while contributing to sustainable rebuilding efforts.
The discussion will bring together representatives from government, industry and finance to examine how public and private actors can strengthen cooperation, address risk and security, and turn political ambitions into concrete reconstruction projects.
Language: English
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How Do Cities Survive Crisis? A Conversation from Kharkiv
11 August | 14:00–14:45 | Kambuzi, Arendal
Organised by SINTEF, NUCC and Kharkiv City
What does it take to keep a city functioning under the pressure of war, climate challenges, and rapid urbanisation?
This session explores how Kharkiv has adapted its underground infrastructure to protect civilians and maintain essential services during wartime, and what these experiences can teach cities around the world about resilience and preparedness.
Bringing together representatives from Kharkiv City, the Norwegian Government, Norad, SINTEF and NUCC, the discussion will examine how long-term partnerships between municipalities, researchers and industry can help develop innovative solutions for safer, smarter and more resilient cities.
Confirmed speakers include Åsmund Aukrust (Minister of International Development), Jorunn Nossum (Director of the Nansen Programme, Norad), representatives from SINTEF, NUCC and Kharkiv City.
Language: English
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From Billions to Defence Capability
12 August | 13:30–14:15 | MS Sandnes – Salongen, Arendal
Organised by Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Norway is set to invest NOK 1.85 trillion in defence over the next ten years. But how can these historic investments translate into real defence capability?
This panel brings together government, industry and research leaders to discuss how defence spending can be prioritised effectively, how Norwegian industry can scale its contribution, and what role emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence — will play in strengthening national resilience and security.
NUCC Managing Director Kjartan Tveitnes joins Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik, Camilla Kiss (Kongsberg Discovery), Kenneth Ruud (FFI), and experts from NHH for a discussion on the future of Norwegian defence capabilities and industrial cooperation.
Language: Norwegian
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Meet the NUCC Team
Our team will be available throughout the week for meetings and discussions with companies interested in Ukraine-related opportunities.
Why Ukraine?
- Europe's largest reconstruction programme
- Significant opportunities across infrastructure, energy, industry, digitalisation, and housing
- Strong support mechanisms through Norwegian and international programmes
- Growing Norwegian business engagement
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