Business Exploration Trip: Norwegian Defence Market

Information

Date: 21. - 14. September 2026

Place: Trondheim

Language: English

Price:
20,000 NOK (members of the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce)
22,000 NOK (non-members)

Registration:

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Included:

Access to all conference sessions (“Nordic Defence and Security Conference” and “German-Norwegian Defence Dialogue”)
All organised networking events and dinners
Local group transportation throughout the programme

Not included:

Flights and travel to/from Stjørdal
Accommodation (a room contingent will be reserved for participants to book individually

Join our Study Trip to Trondheim!

In connection with the German-Norwegian Defence Dialogue 2026, we offer an exclusive four-day programme in Trondheim for German companies interested in the Norwegian defence and security market.

This study trip consists of conferences, site visits, and networking activities, designed to provide participants with direct access to key stakeholders, valuable market insights, and concrete opportunities for cooperation within one of Europe’s most dynamic defence and technology ecosystems.

As a special highlight, participants will also join the Nordic Defence and Security Conference (NORDSEC) - a leading meeting place for stakeholders across the Nordic defence ecosystem, bringing together representatives from defence institutions, policymakers, academia, and industry.

Preliminary Programme:

Day 1 – Monday, 21 September 2026
Afternoon	Check in at hotel, with short break
17:00 – 18:15	Start of program: Briefing & Dinner
18:30 – 21:00	Internal dinner
Day 2 – Tuesday, 22 September 2026
08:00–09:30	Opening / Introduction Nordic Defence and Security Conference
09:45–12:00	First session: Security and defence policy perspective
12:00–14:00	Lunch
14:00–15:45	Second session: Military perspective on the Nordics in NATO
15:45–16:15	Afternoon break – buffet
16:45–18:00	Side events (topics will be announced)
18:15–19:00	Keynote address by Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik
from 19:00	Networking dinner and mingling
20:00–20:45	Evening commentators
Day 3 – Wednesday, 23 September 2026
08:30–10:00	Nordic Defence and Security Conference, part II Third session: Defence industry / OEM / primes perspective
10:00–10:30	Morning break
10:30–12:00	Fourth session: Defence industry / SME perspective / Closing
12:00–13:00	Walk to German-Norwegian Defence Dialogue / Registration / Lunch
13:00–13:05	Welcome: Dr. Dalia Samra-Rothe, CEO, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
13:05–14:20	First Session - Norwegian-German Cooperation & the role of Ukraine
14:20–14:40	Coffee break
14:40–15:20	Second Session - Land- and Air-Based UXV Systems – Lessons from Ukraine and Industrial Development
15:20–15:40	Coffee Break
15:40–16:50	Third Session - Maritime UXVs & Future Use Cases
16:50–17:00	Wrap up
17:00–18:00	Networking and Pretzels
From 18:00	Two alternatives: End of Business Exploration Programme, departure Dinner with those participating during the demonstration day on Thursday, 24 September

Day 4 – Thursday, 24 September 2026
Participants can choose between two parallel programme tracks, both designed to conclude in time for same-day departures:
Option 1 (TBC): Maritime Autonomy Demonstrations (Trondheim – Nyhavna / Dora II basin)	Option 2 (TBC): Industrial Site Visit (Levanger)
Welcome and introduction to the Nyhavna innovation area Short presentations from selected companies (max. 5 minutes each) Lunch Live demonstrations of unmanned maritime systems in the Dora II basin, featuring vessels and robotics from leading Norwegian companies Closing	Visit to RITEK’s production facilities Insights into production processes and industrial capabilities in the Trondheim region Dialogue with industry representatives

More information to follow

Why participate

The programme offers a unique opportunity to:

Gain first-hand insights into the Norwegian defence and technology landscape
Connect with relevant partners from industry, armed forces, and research institutions
Explore business and cooperation opportunities in areas such as unmanned systems and dual-use technologies
Experience Trondheim as a leading hub for ocean technology and autonomy

This programme is tailored for German companies seeking to better understand the Norwegian market, build partnerships, and position themselves within German-Norwegian defence cooperation.

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