Join Innovation Norway for an exclusive trade mission showcasing Norwegian maritime technologies to major US West Coast stakeholders from San Diego to Seattle, featuring direct access to port authorities, terminal operators, and vessel owners seeking electrification solutions and blue tech innovations. Don’t miss your chance to forge meaningful partnerships and make a lasting impact in the green maritime industry!

The maritime industry is at a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey, especially as US West Coast ports ramp up their decarbonization efforts. This presents a unique opportunity to integrate innovative Norwegian technologies into US port operations and shipping.

This initiative is designed to connect Norwegian technology providers with key stakeholders in the US maritime sector, including port authorities, terminal operators, vessel owners, and city officials. Through targeted events such as briefings, technology demonstrations, and networking opportunities, participants can foster collaborations that promote greem maritime solutions.

Focus areas

1) Maritim and Port Electrification Solutions

• • Shore power and charging infrastructure
• • Components and systems for electric/hybrid harbor craft and vessels
• • Electric cargo handling equipment

2) Early-stage Blue Tech Innovations

• • For start-ups with nascent maritime technologies targeting port demonstrations and incubator programs

Who Should Join?

This program is ideal for executives or senior sales/business development professionals from small and medium-sized Norwegian startups and companies focused on the specified areas, particularly those looking to enter or expand in the US market.

Speakers at the event:

• • Port of San Diego
• • Port of Long Beach
• • Port of Los Angeles
• • Port of San Francisco
• • Port of Seattle/Tacoma
• • Port of Everett
• • Port of Anchorage (TBC)
• • Port of Vancouver (TBC)

Limited Availability

Please note that registration does not guarantee a spot. The trade mission is limited to 10 companies. In case of over-subscription, selection will be based on market relevance and readiness. Confirmations will be sent to selected companies by November 12, 2024.

Program Fee and Logistics

NOK 40,000 / NOK 20,000 (for SMEs): This fee covers the preparation workshop, port visits, networking events, lunch, and dinner. Flights and accommodations are not included, but we will provide guidance on arrangements. Participants should expect to depart from Norway on February 2 and return on February 9.

Tentative program:

Wednesday January 8 (Bergen, Norway)

• • Pitching and networking in the US by Rick Salmon
• • Market introduction (drivers, opportunities, success stories)
• • Ports overview
• • Logistics and planning

Sunday February 2

• • Departure Norway / Arrival San Francisco
• • Group dinner in SF
• • Hotel in SF

Monday February 3

• • Port of San Francisco & WETA (Bay Area Ferries)
• • Networking dinner
• • Hotel in SF

Tuesday February 4

• • Flight from San Francisco to San Diego
• • Port of San Diego
• • Bus to Long Beach
• • Group dinner
• • Hotel in Long Beach

Wednesday February 5

• • Port of Long Beach & Port of Los Angeles
• • Group dinner and wrap up CA
• • Hotel in Long Beach

Thursday February 6

• • Flight from Los Angeles to Seattle
• • Port of Everett
• • Networking dinner
• • Hotel in Seattle

Friday February 7

• • Port of Seattle/Tacoma
• • Washington Maritime Blue
• • Group dinner and wrap up WA

Saturday February 8

Flight from Seattle to Norway