NORDICBusiness forum
Take part in this Nordic business forum, which aims to provide French companies with an in-depth understanding of the Nordic markets and their specific features. This event will highlight the opportunities and challenges linked to the transition of the region’s economies: in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark!
The Nordic countries, often referred to as “Europe’s future green industrial lungs”, have implemented ambitious strategies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, thus playing a central role in Europe’s green transition. The current geopolitical context has prompted them to adopt strategic positions to strengthen European sovereignty and competitiveness, focusing on crucial sectors such as defense, artificial intelligence and healthcare. Their high GDP per capita makes Nordic consumers very demanding when it comes to sustainability and digitalization, stimulating technological innovation and strengthening their position as leaders in the green transition. In short, thanks to their forward-looking policies and commitment to sustainability, the Nordic countries play a crucial role in Europe’s green transition and industrial sovereignty.
Through 4 round-table discussions led by Nordic experts and prime contractors, participants will have the opportunity to explore strategies for entering these dynamic markets, understand potential business and cooperation opportunities, and exchange best practices for success in this rapidly transforming region. This workshop will be a unique opportunity to discover how the Nordic countries, as leaders in the green transition, are helping to strengthen Europe’s resilience and autonomy in the face of global challenges
REGISTRATIONS
Priority is given to Nordic companies looking for French partners, and to French companies with export development projects in Nordic countries.
Deadline for registrations: March, 12 2025
PROGRAM
SECTORAL AND CROSS-SECTORAL ROUND TABLES
Moderated by Arnaud FLEURY, economic journalist
Minister for Foreign Trade (TBC)
SWEDISH AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE, H.E Hakan AKESON
DANISH AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE, H.E Hanne FUGL ESKJÆR (TBC)
NORVEGIAN AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE, H.E Niels ENGELSCHIØN
DFDS, Etienne MELLIANI, General Manager France
EQUINOR, Benoit COURTES, Lead Originator, Business Development
RENAULT TRUCKS / AB VOLVO, Pierre CHAUFOUR, Business Intelligence Manager
TOTALENERGIES, (Speaker to be confirmed)
SAAB, Luc PAGES, Business Development Director
NOKIA, Pierre-Gaël CHANTEREAU, Chairman
ERICSSON, Christian LEON, General Manager France
HYDROVOLT, Arnaud DUBIEF, Head of Client and Expansion Programs
IKEA FRANCE, Mostafa EL GARAA, Retail Operations Manager, South-West Region
H&M, Anna BYHOVSKAYA, Director of Public Affairs
MAZARS, Nicolas CANDY, Manager Finland
BUSINESS FRANCE, Mélanie GAUDIN, Regional Director Nordic Countries
BUSINESS FRANCE, Général Manager, (TBC)
2.00pm/6.00pm – B2B MEETINGS WITH EXPERTS
* This program is provided for information only and is subject to change
MODERATION
SPEAKERS
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Swedish Ambassador to France
EL GARAA
Retail Operations Manager, South-West Region
IKEA FRANCE
LEON
General Manager France
ERICSSON
MELLIANI
General Manager France
DFDS
Business Intelligence Manager
RENAULT TRUCKS / AB VOLVO
Head of Client and Expansion Programs
HYDROVOLT