Unlocking Innovation, Sustainability and Strategic Investment in the Blue Economy
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Conference Room A1-3, Nor-Shipping, Oslo
This initiative aims to position Portugal as a strategic and reliable partner for the global maritime industry, highlighting the country’s competitive advantages in areas such as innovation, sustainability, and international ship registration.
The session will begin with institutional opening remarks by the Ambassador of Portugal to Norway, followed by a presentation by AICEP on the Portuguese maritime business ecosystem.
The programme will feature two thematic panels. The first panel, “Opportunities in Portugal’s Blue Economy for Shipping”, will explore the technical and regulatory benefits of the Madeira International Ship Registry (MAR) and the broader potential of Portugal’s maritime ecosystem. Speakers from the Madeira Development Society (SDM) and EUROMAR will present the advantages of MAR and the associated support services. The session will include a Q&A segment to foster direct interaction with the experts.
The second panel, “Sustainability and Innovation in the Maritime Sector”, will showcase cutting-edge Portuguese initiatives in ship modernization, decarbonization, and digital maritime solutions. It will open with a presentation by Fórum Oceano, followed by a roundtable moderated by António Gonçalves from DNV, featuring contributions from Oceanscore, Tecnoveritas, and Lisnave. These leading companies will share their perspectives and experiences in advancing the sector’s green and digital transition.
The event will conclude with an informal networking session, including a Madeira wine tasting offered by SDM and EUROMAR, a valuable opportunity to connect with Portuguese maritime industry stakeholders shaping the future of shipping.
Participation is free, but registration is advised due to the limited number of seats.
The event “Opportunity Portugal – Your Safe Harbor for the Future of the Maritime Industry” is organised by AICEP Portugal Global – Trade & Investment Agency, with the support of the Embassy of Portugal in Norway, as part of Nor-Shipping 2025.
Program
2:00 PM – Institutional Opening
H.E. Pedro Pessoa e Costa, Ambassador of Portugal to Norway
2:10 PM – Portugal’s Maritime Business Ecosystem
Presented by AICEP
2:20 PM – Panel 1: Opportunities in Portugal’s Blue Economy for Shipping
With: Madeira Development Society (SDM), EUROMAR
3:00 PM – Panel 2: Sustainability and Innovation in the Maritime Sector
With: Fórum Oceano, Oceanscore, Tecnoveritas, Lisnave, Universidade de Coimbra
Moderator: António Gonçalves, DNV
4:00 PM – Networking & Madeira Wine Tasting
Offered by SDM and EUROMAR
For more information, please see AICEP Portugal Global´s website.