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In Focus: A new strategic domain – German-Norwegian collaboration in space

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19. May 2026 | 1.30 - 5.00 pm

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Information:

Date: 
19. May 2026, 1.30-5.00 pm
 

Registration:

Place: 
House of Oslo

Ruseløkkveien 34, 

0251 Oslo

 

Price:
Free for members
1,500 NOK for non-members

 

If you sign up for a membership, the course fee will be applied toward your membership cost

(applies until the 7th of May 2026).

 

Max. 2 people per company

 

Language: 
English

The evolving geopolitical environment strains security alliances and impacts the resilience of space capabilities. Satellites support essential functions from communications to military readiness. To achieve European strategic autonomy, space system resilience must increase. Assessing and expanding these systems will guide new political and economic strategies in the space domain.

 

Germany and Norway both consider space a strategic domain, and its relevance is growing. Reducing vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure is a high priority for both countries and their industries, and they can benefit from close collaboration in developing existing and new space capabilities. 

This event seeks to understand what role the German-Norwegian collaboration can play in developing new space technologies and advancing their application. 

The goal is to bring German and Norwegian companies together to explore and address the following questions:

  • What role can German-Norwegian industrial collaboration play in advancing both countries' strategic objectives in space, and what does industry need to deliver on these goals?
  • What are the key weaknesses in the space industry's supply chain, and how can they be addressed to ensure resilience?

Preliminary Program:

1.30 pmCoffee & Registration
2.00 pm

Welcoming remarks 

Kathrin Luze-Hercz | German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Interim CEO

Christian Siepmann | Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Oslo, Head of Economic Affairs

Jon Hansen | The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Senior Advisor

2.15 pm

Setting the scene: Norwegian and German Strategic Goals in the Space Domain

Johan Verbeek Wolthuys | German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce

Christian Hauglie-Hanssen | Norwegian Space Agency, Director General

2.30 pm

Panel discussion: Securing Space: German-Norwegian Collaboration in a Changing Security Environment

Moderation: Robin Allers | Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), Associate Professor & The Norwegian Defence University College (FHS), Program manager, Master in military studies

Stig Nilsson | KSAT, Government Programs, Special Advisor

Jon Harr | Andøya Space, Special Advisor

OHB SE

3.15 pmCoffee break
3.45 pm

Keynote speech

Marie-Christine von Hahn | German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI), Principal Managing Director

4.00 pm

Panel discussion: From Strategy to Resilience − Securing the Space Industry Supply Chain

Moderation: Johan Verbeek Wolthuys | German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce

Maja-Stina Ekstedt | Norwegian Industrial Forum for Space Activities (NIFRO), Chairman of the Board

Even Dahl | Norwegian Space Cluster, Cluster Management 

Gunnar Maehlum | Integrated Detector Electronics AS, CEO

4.45 - 6.00 pmNetwork & nibbles  

In Focus 

...covers key topics for our network, strengthening bilateral collaboration by incorporating insights from industry and politics. These in-person afternoon seminars facilitate discussion, knowledge exchange, and deep-dives into topics important to our network members.

Through the In Focus-events, we create dedicated physical spaces for sharing topic-specific insights and building relevant business connections. 

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