Language: English

The Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC), together with Corporate Communications and Ukrainian Freedom Convoys (UFC), is pleased to co-organise Ukraine Morning during Arendalsuka 2026.

Throughout the morning, participants will explore how innovation, technology, defence capabilities and civil society are shaping Ukraine's resilience—and how Norway, businesses and international partners can contribute to the country's reconstruction and long-term security.

Programme

08:00 – Breakfast & networking

08:20 – Welcome by the organisers and the Embassy of Ukraine in Norway

08:30 – Victory for Ukraine

08:50 – The Autonomous Drone War

09:15 – The Battle for Innovation

09:35 – Civil Society and Ukraine

Confirmed speakers include

• Hanna Hopko – International Centre for Ukrainian Victory
• Peter Christian Frølich – Member of Parliament, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
• Lars Lervik – Chief of the Norwegian Army
• Ihor Holovchenko – Embassy of Ukraine in Norway
• Karsten Friis – Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
• Chris Brinkley – Shield AI
• Christian Eggesbø – Six Robotics
• Birger Steen – Gardar
• Darya Kuzmina – Trap Agressor
• Thomas Anderson Helgø – Danske Bank
• Torgeir Waterhouse – Otte
• Ole Kvåle – Ukrainian Freedom Convoys

The discussion will be moderated by Jan Ottesen, Partner at Corporate Communications.

Why attend?

Ukraine Morning offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into how Ukraine is driving innovation under extreme conditions, how autonomous technologies are reshaping modern warfare, and how cooperation between governments, businesses and civil society can strengthen both Ukraine's resilience and Europe's security.

Whether you represent business, government, academia or civil society, this event provides valuable perspectives on the future of Norwegian–Ukrainian cooperation.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard MS Brisen during Arendalsuka 2026.

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