Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Forum 2014 Kyiv, November 18’th Hyatt Regency Kyiv

1. Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Forum 2014Kyiv, November 18’th Hyatt Regency Kyiv Hyatt Hotel

2. Program NUBF 2014

3. Program NUBF 2014

4. Program NUBF 2014

5. ICT as a driving force for development of the co-operation between Ukraine and Norway Moderators: - Mr. Konstantin Vasyuk, IT Committee Coordinator, EBA - Mr. Morten Søgård, EVP EVRY • ICT as a driving force for cooperation, by Ms. Dilek Ayhan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Norway • New Communications Technology for Ukraine: Opportunities and Positive Economy Impact, by Mr. Peter Chernyshov, CEO, Kyivstar • Extending global competitiveness of Ukrainian ICT industry, by Mr. Lyubomir Boychuk, Delivery Manager, Infopulse • Export-oriented IT Services Sector in Ukraine coming-of-age, by Mr. Vladimir Beck, Chairman of EBA IT Committee and Sigma Software CEO • Achieving business goals through blended Ukrainian-Norwegian teams, by Mr Javed Choudry, Director Technology, Itera • The Norwegian ICT-market and the basis for business between Ukraine and Norway, by Mr. Roger Scherva,Chief Economist, IKT Norge

6. Unlock the potential for trade!Opportunities – Challenges - Facts Moderators: • Mr. Terje Martinussen, Managing Director, Norwegian Seafood Council • Mr. Oleg Platonov, President, UKRZOVNISHTRANS • How to improve import conditions for Ukrainian Seafood companies, by Mr. Dmitry Zagumenni, Managing Director, Ukrainian Seafood Asociation • Prospects for the development of trade relations between Ukraine and Norway, by Mr. Oleksandr Pinskii Head ofDepartmentofEconomic Cooperation,Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine • Ukrainian agro-business: The potential and export opportunities, by Mrs. Inna Meteleva, Deputy Chairman of the Board, Svarog West Group • Exporting Seafood to Ukraine for two decades!, by Mr. Egil Magne Haugstad, CEO, Pelagia • Unlocking trade between Norway and Ukraine,by Deputy Minister Mr. Amund D. Ringdal, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Norway • Trade with Ukraine: dramatic liberalization of Ukrainian regulatory environment,by Mr. Mykola Orlov, partner, legal expert /expert on trade, OMP

7. Cooperation for the future: competence and knowledge Moderators: Mr. Frode Mellemvik, Professor, University of Nordland Mr. Vladimir Zaslavskiy, Professor, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv • Knowledge creation and knowledge transfer: University of Nordland’s cooperation with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv – achievements, future plans and new joint programs, by Mr. Anatoli Bourmistrov, Professor, University of Nordland • Social Adaptation of Military Personnel in Ukraine: competence and anticorruption model, developed by IFSA, UiN and the Norwegian MFA during 11 years of cooperation, by Mr. Vladimir Rubtsov, President, International Foundation for Social Adaptation, • Faster integration into the European Community: mapping the Ukrainian public servants competence improvement needs, by Mr. Roman Vakulchuk, Senior Researcher, NUPI, and Mr. Daniel Fjærtoft, Sigra Group, Researcher • Young Entrepreneurs – Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Development, by Mr. Arnfinn Nordbø, Project Manager, NUCC

8. Cooperation for the future: competence and knowledge, continued… • Potential spheres of cooperation between Norway and Ukraine in research and education under Erasmus+ Program, by Mrs. Olena Orzhel, Monitoring Manager, National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, • EU Framework Programs. Opportunities for Ukraine-Norway cooperation, by Mrs. Olena Koval, Director, National Information Center for Ukraine-EU S&T cooperation • Competence needs for modern Ukraine – opportunities for the Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in economics and business education, by Mr. George Logush, President, Kyiv School of Economics • Opportunities and challenges in the Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation: findings from the Guide to Doing Business in Norway and Guide to Doing Business in Ukraine, by Mrs. Olga Iermolenko, PhD Research Fellow, University of Nordland Debates (Questions and Answers session) Moderated by: Mr. Bård Borch Michalsen (Senior Communication Advisor, University of Nordland). Participants: Mr. George Logush (KSE), Mr. Dmytro Yakovenko (UiA), Mr. OlexanderSavchenko, president at the International Institute of Business, Mrs. Olena Orzhel (Erasmus+), Mr. Anatoli Bourmistrov (UiN)

9. Energy – the common denominator for Ukraine and Norway Moderators: • Mr. VitaliyRadchenko, Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna • Mr. Ketil Bøe, Partner, Wikborg Rein Opening remarks • Yuriy V. Prodan, Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine • VidarHelgesen, Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Norway Energy Efficiency • Nordic energy efficiency efforts in Ukraine - turning up the heat,by Mr. Amund Beitnes, Senior Investment Manager, NEFCO • DTEK: From energy company to energy service company, by Mr. Roman Fedorchenko, Head of the Energy Efficiency Group DTEK • Bioenergy in Ukraine: The need for knowledge, training and capacity building, by Mr. Erik Eid Hohle, ManagingDirector, Norwegian Energy Farm (Energigården) • Renewable energy as a key to energy efficiency, by Mr. Erik Espeset, CEO, Tafjord Kraft

10. Energy – the common denominator for Ukraine and Norway, continued….. Renewable Energy • Water resources and clean energy development in Eastern Europe, by Mr. Kjell Repp, Chief Engineer/Programme Director, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate • Vindkraft Ukraina – idea, planning, implementation and operations, by Mr. Fredrik Svinhufvud, Chairman, Vindkraft Ukraina • Legislation and regulation in the electricity industry: Accomplishments and challenges, by Mr. Armen Khachaturyan, Senior Partner, Asters Oil & Gas • Naftogaz reform – a critical success factor for Ukraine, by Mr. Yuriy Vitrenko, ManagingDirector, International Business, Naftogaz • Making market integrationwork , by Mr. HayFieten, Senior Vice President Sales, Statoil • Speech, by Mr. GediVaikasas, Misen Enterprises Panel discussion: CanUkraine’senergyindependence policy succeed?

11. Seed Forum – Presentations of Ukrainian and Norwegian investment ready companies in iHUB Kyiv • Welcome speech by Mr. Dimitri Podoliev - Chairman Seed Forum Ukraine • 7 companies power pitches – presented by Steinar Korsmo, CEO Seed Forum Global • Opening of IHUB by the Norwegian Minister for EU and European Affairs, Mr. Vidar Helgesen    • Signing ceremonies - MOUs with Universities  • Key-note by Mr. Steinar Korsmo, CEO Seed Forum Global • Presenting 7 companies  • Networking lunch