Putting Vestland's green maritime opportunities on the global stage

The conference, scheduled for October 21.th – 23.th will focus on cutting-edge technologies shaping the maritime industry’s green transition, including hybrid propulsion, fully electric systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. With stricter environmental regulations and global climate targets driving innovation, this event will serve as a key platform for exploring solutions to decarbonize shipping.

By participating in the event, Invest in Vestland aims to strengthen international awareness of the region's green maritime capabilities and support new investment projects that contribute to the continued development of sustainable shipping solutions.

A complete maritime valuechain

We are proud to showcase what is one of the strongest maritime cluster, Western Norway. The ecosystem has a pioneering role in green shipping projects, and the unique advantages the region offers to international investors and companies.

- Several drivers have purshed the costs down, making electrification an increasingly commercially viable solution for many shipping applications. We find the event a great opportunity to demonstrate how Vestland's maritime ecosystem can deliver the technology a sustainable shipping industry needs. Vestland has all the ingredients needed for the maritime energy transition: world-leading technology providers, strong industrial capabilities, access to renewable energy, and close collaboration between industry, research and public stakeholders, says Investment manager Charlotte Hartvigsen Lem.

The event will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, and a large exhibition area, offering networking opportunities with shipowners, technology providers, policymakers, and investors. Some of the crucial topics to be addressed over the three days include steps for adopting dual-fuel, hybrid, electric, and fuel cell propulsion, insights from real-world opportunities and case studies, and strategies to cut emissions, boost fuel efficiency, and optimise operations.

For more information on the event, visite the conference website. For more information about investment opportunities in Western Norway’s maritime sector, visit our industry overview. Reach out if you would like to attend together with us!