Program
The program for the 2026 Port Conference explores how geopolitics, technology, energy transition and changing trade patterns affect transport, logistics and value chains.
August 19
August 20 - Port Conference
08:30
Registration/lunch
09:30
Opening
Arne Thomassen / County Mayor Agder County Municipality and Mathias Bernander / Mayor Kristiansand Municipality
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries - Title to be announced later
Even Tronstad Sagebakken / State Secretary at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
The value chain's need for a robust infrastructure
Knut Arild Hareide / Managing Director / Norwegian Shipowners' Association
Item owners
From producer to consumer – a product owner's perspective on robust logistics
Anders Hustoft / Transport Director / Rema 1000
Port authority and operator
How is cooperation on development between public and private actors possible?
Kristian Løvaas / CEO / Westport and Geir Mosether / Port Manager / Moss Port
Geopolitics meets logistics – can we ensure robust and predictable flow of goods?
Christian Amundrød / Senior Manager Seafreight / DSV Air & Sea
Shipping company
The role of shipping companies in security of supply and greener maritime transport
Knut Arild Hareide / Managing Director / Norwegian Shipowners' Association
AP MØLLER – MAERSK - Title to be announced later
Paul Lorck-Olafsen / Head of Sales Norway / AP MØLLER – MAERSK
Infrastructure
From shore power to power emergency - a new chapter for ports
Camilla Neumann-Berg / BDM - Head of Southern Europe / Plug
Ports of the future: Digitization and automation hand in hand
Marianne Hagaseth / Senior Researcher / SINTEF Ocean AS / Energy and Transport
Lunch
Port development
Green transition in practice – how do we accelerate emission cuts and what is the role of ports?
Ingvild Kilen Rørholt / Head of Transport and Maritime / Zero
Concept: Railway, sea and 4 markets
Christer Nederstedt / Marketing and Sales Manager / Port of Umeå
Supply readiness and security - from strategy to inaction
Vidar Karlsen
Break/coffee
Global Outlook - Hybrid war
Photo: Ole Andreas Vekve / Armed Forces
When economics becomes geopolitics – the battle for value chains, technology and power
Eirik Melle / Senior Analyst / Danske Bank Norway
How Europe's ports see competitiveness as a driver of resilience
Isabelle Ryckbost / Secretary General / ESPO
Ports on the front line – preparedness in a new geopolitical reality
Morten Line Anderssen / Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff / Armed Forces Logistics Organization (FLO)
Summary and conclusion
Harbour Lounge at Moi
The harbor lounge Hos Moi at Fiskebrygga is the natural meeting place after the conference. A place to make contacts, share experiences and continue the dialogue in a relaxed atmosphere.
Conference dinner
The conference dinner is one of the highlights of the Port Conference. After an eventful day, participants gather for a pleasant evening of good food, good conversations and valuable meetings. The dinner provides a unique opportunity to strengthen relationships, expand networks and continue the dialogue in an informal and social setting.
Entrance at Pier 10 - Cruise Pier.
Doors open at 6:45 PM.
Access is through the ISPS area, and we ask everyone to follow the marked route and signage to the venue.
