We will continously update previous events with articles and a picture gallery.
2010
10 June
Thames River Cruise
The NBCC summer highlight! A memorable evening on the Thames accompanied by entertainment from Café Kølbert's Comedy Showwaiters
See the pictures here
4 June
Nordic YP Party at Vendome
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
26 May
Annual General Meeting & Networking event
The AGM was followed by presentation by:
Jonathan Simnett, Chameleon PR
"Country is King - Why nationality matters in marketing". Download presentation hereArne Sannes Bjørnstad, Royal Norwegian Embassy
"The image of Norway in Britain - the invisible neighbour".
See the pictures here
20 May
Joint NBCC and DNK Forum:
"Offshore and shipping - Good opportunities ahead?"
Speaker: Rune Kaland - Manager of DnB NOR Navigator
See the pictures here
19 May
Norwegian-British networking event at All-Energy
NBCC, Simmons & Company International Ltd and Innovation Norway joint networking event.
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28 April
Nordic walking with Norsk Nordic Walking
A great introduction to this great sport
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16 April
Nordic YP Party at Aura
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
14 April
NBCC and INTSOK joint networking event in Aberdeen
Speaker: Ståle Teigen - Leading Advisor Environmental Technology, Statoil
21 March
NBCC at Fulham vs. Manchester City FC at Craven Cottage
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16 March
Nordic Career Forum: Tools for success in the current economic environment
Martin Ellis - Managing Partner, Sam Headhunting
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Trisha Robinson - VP, HR Country Operations, NOKIA
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Andrew Bath - GM Banking and Finance Services, Poolia
Ken Ward - People Operations Director, Playfish
11 March
Nordea's Economic Forecast 2010
"All eyes soon back on capacity constraints"
Speaker: Thina Saltvedt - Senior Analyst, Nordea
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10 March
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks
Hosted jointly with Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
12 February
Nordic YP Party at Chinawhite
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
10 February
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks
Hosted and sponsored by Mackinnons Solicitors
4 February
NBCC at Ibsen Stage Company's Hedda
26 January
NBCC Forum: Presenting Statkraft in the UK
Speakers:
Arvid Grundekjøn – Chairman of the Board of Statkraft
Trond Giske – Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway
Sarah Rhodes - Chief Executive of Office for Renewable Energy Deployment, DECC
Maria McCaffery – CEO of British Wind Energy Association
See the pictures here
21 January
NBCC Forum: Presenting SuperOffice Software Ltd
Speakers:
Stein Sektnan - MD, SuperOffice Software Ltd. Download presentation here
James Elgar - For Bibby Maritime
See the pictures here
15 January
Nordic YP Party at Boujis
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
2009
10 December
Christmas Luncheon at the Ambassador's Residence
9 December
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks
Hosted by Skene House HotelSuites and SAS
27 November
YP Christmas Dinner
In cooperation with the Norwegian Seamen's Church and ANSA
18 November
"The Norwegian and British ways"
Welcome to an exciting evening to learn more about Norwegian and British culture - focusing on both business and social aspects
Moderator: Jostein Pedersen - Journalist and Broadcaster
Speakers:
Heidi Dahl - Director of Innovation Norway London. Download presentation here
Arne Sannes Bjørnstad - Minister Counsellor/Deputy Chief of Mission of the Norwegian Embassy, London. Download presention here
Kirsten English - CEO of Grenfell PAI
13 November
Nordic YP Party at the Kensington Roof Gardens
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
12 November
Joint Nordic ICT Forum
"How can Nordic and British businesses reap the benefits of the clean tech revolution?"
Speakers:
Tor Albert Ersdal - CEO of Zeropex. Download presentation here
Povl Nielsen - CEO of KeepFocus. Download presentation here
Martin Blindheim - Principal at Saffron Hill Ventures
11 November
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks hosted by StatoilHydro
Speaker: John Deane - Chief Executive, Intermediary Division, Royal London Group
4 November
Shipping & Energy Dinner with StatoilHydro
Speaker: Rune Bjørnson - Executive Vice President, Natural Gas, StatoilHydro
22 October
Advisory Board Dinner
For NBCC Sponsor Members at the Ambassador's Residence
16 October
Concert at the Norwegian Seamen's Church
Eirik Næss, Merethe Soltvedt and Åse Bergstrøm
9 October
Taste & Travel Norway and Scotland
Mini-exhibition and networking in Aberdeen
See the pictures here
8 October
Financial Evening in cooperation with Den Norske Klub
Speaker: Øystein Dørum - Chief Economist, DnB NOR
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See the pictures here
14 September
Parliamentary election 2009: "Valgvake" at the Norwegian Seamen's Church
Following NRKs broadcast of the Norwegian election on big screen
9 September
Taste of Norway
"Norway at Offshore Europe 2009" Aberdeen
8 July
Shipping & Energy Seminar in cooperation with the London Shipping Law Centre
- Gas supply and transportation issues
- Ship management issues and Marpol Annex VI
- Ship finance and shipbuilding - what is the future?
See the pictures here
22 June
Joint Nordic Event at the London Stock Exchange
"Green shoots? Raising capital in a challenging market"
18 June
Thames River Cruise
A memorable evening on the Thames. A perfect occasion to entertain guests accompanied with fresh Norwegian prawns.
See the pictures here
10 June
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks at KPMG
26 May
Champagne Reception at Select Collection
An inspiring After Work learning more about Select Travel and Grace Hotels.
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20 May
Energy Event in Aberdeen
Speaker: Mr Colin Welsh - CEO, Simmons & Company International
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13 May
NBCC Annual General Meeting
Followed by a presentation:
"Norway - Powered by nature - Business and Norwegian Public Diplomacy in the UK"
Speaker: Stein Iversen (Head of Press, Information and Cultural Affairs - Royal Norwegian Embassy). Download presentation here
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9 May
Fulham FC Event at Craven Cottage. Match against Aston Villa.
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6 May
Eurovision Song Contest Quiz & Disco with Lena B & Jostein P
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27 April
Norwegian Culinary Evening at Madsen Restaurant
A delicious 3 course Norwegian culinary meal enjoyed in good company
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24 April
Nordic YP Party at the Kensington Roof Gardens
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
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22 April
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks at Paull & Williamsons
11 March
Aberdeen Wednesday Drinks at Paull & Williamsons
P&J news coverage - click here
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3 March
Joint Nordic Career Seminar
"Looking for tips to boost your career?"
Speakers:
Kati
Kati Järvinen (Founder of Mindwind Ltd). Download presentation here
Ashley Ward (Chairman of the European Leadership Programme). Download "CEO Survivial Guide" here
Tove Selnes (VP of Human Resources, Opera Software ASA). Download presentation here
To see all the pictures click here
25 February
Women in business - the Norwegian-British experience
Speakers:
Bella Rangel Callan (Bellissima B / Jebsens Travel)
Berit Lindstrøm (The Royal Norwegian Embassy)
Kristin Syltevik (Hotwire)
Baroness Flather (House of Lords)
To see all the pictures click here
30 January
NBCC New Year Ball
The traditional Dinner & Dance at the Royal Automobile Club
Live music by Mixed Feelings, Chocolate fountain and raffle with great prizes
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21 January
Members’ Forum with the Economist Intelligence Unit
"The World Economy and what it means for Norway and the UK”
Speaker: Ania Thiemann, Senior Editor/Economist
Commentator: Dag Lindskog, Chief Economist and MD at DnB NOR London Asset Management
The presentation is available by contacting the administration
16 January
Nordic YP Party at Maya Club London
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
2008
5 December
Christmas Concert and Reception at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Musicians: Tord Gustavsen, Ingebjørg Kosmo and Tore Dingstad
28 November
YP Christmas Dinner
In cooperation with the Norwegian Church and ANSA
17 November
Carnegie Art Award 2008
Special reception for Members only
7 November
Nordic YP Party at the Kensington Roof Gardens
A perfect opportunity to socialize with other Nordic Young Professionals
4 November
Connect-Up with the Results Centre
"Coaching skills for parents"
Speakers: Agnes Bamford & Nicole MacKew
28 October
Advisory Board Dinner at the Ambassador's Residence
Speaker: Ms. Misa Numano (Manager 2012 Games, Think London)
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14 October
Members' Forum with the Wellcome Trust
"Globalised, over-leveraged, terrorised and warming-up:
what are the shared priorities of the West?"
Speaker: Sir William Castell (CEO, Wellcome Trust)
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2 October
Shipping & Energy Dinner
"Ships, Oil, Gas and Money"
Speaker: Mr. John Westwood (Chairman, Douglas Westwood Associates)
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23 September
Members' forum with Mamut ASA
"Doing business in the UK - Mamut's success and experiences"
Speaker: Mr. Eilert Giertsen Hanoa (CEO, Mamut ASA)
Download the presentation here
4 September
Nordic ICT Forum
"Advertising on your mobile - a welcome evil?
Love it or loathe it, but it may pay the mobile bill"
Speakers:
Antti Öhrling (Co-founder, BLYK)
Paul Berney (Managing Director EMEA, Mobile Marketing Association)
Pamir Gelenbe (Consultant, Newtonmore Advisors Ltd)
Stephen Upstone (Managing Director EMEA, Ad Infuse)
Camilla Anderson (CEO, ComCom)
15 August
Nordic YP Party at Chinawhite
An enjoyable night which was a great opportunity to socialise with other Nordic Young Professionals.
21 July
Visit to Big Ben.
A guided trip up the 334 steps to the top of the clock tower and the chance to see Big Ben strike the hour.
27 June
YP Party at Aura
An enjoyable night which was a great opportunity to socialise with other Nordic Young Professionals.
12 June
Thames River Cruise.
The NBCC summer highlight!
22 May
AGM & Members' Forum
"The 2012 Opportunity for Growth in London -
...almost everything associated with the Olympics is large scale
and suggest business opportunity...but how is it going to work?"
Speaker: Mr Brendan Dineen (Director of 2012 Games, Think London) Download
20 May
Aberdeen Oil & Gas Networking Seminar
6 May
Joint Nordic Event at London Stock Exchange
"Maturity of Private Equity in the Nordic region: What lies ahead?"
Hosted by the Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce
11 April
Nordic YP Social Party at Chinawhite
An enjoyable night which was a great opportunity to socialise with other Nordic Young Professionals.
10 April
Connect-Up with Goodwille Ltd.
"How to sell on the UK Market"
Speakers: Annika Goodwille (Chairman of Goodwille Ltd)
Romy Sembi (Co-founder and Managing Director of Aura Sales) Download
3 April
Members' Forum - " DnB NOR 2008 - 2010. Norway and beyond"
Speaker: Rune Bjerke (CEO DnB NOR)
27 March
Visit to the Parliament
A guided tour to the House of Commons and the House of Lords followed by a reception with Lord Faulkner of Worcester.
26 March
Connect-Up - "Runes, Paintings and Pearls"
Bernard Rangel showed off some of his painting, and Bella Callan from Bellissima B showed us some of her pearl jewellery.
6 March
Shipping & Energy Dinner
Speaker: Kjell Jacobsen (CEO Seadrill Ltd.)
"The international offshore rig market in a five year perspective
- some thoughts about supply and demand"
26 February
Advisory Board Dinner
Guest Speaker: Katharina Mowinckel (Founder of Château K): Download
8 February
YP Party at Pangaea
5 February
Non-Domiciled Seminar
"Non-Domiciled - Uncertain times ahead". Seminar with Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP & DnB NOR.
Presentations: Helena Whitmore (Director of Tax, Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP): Download
Henrik Stromqvist (DnB NOR Luxembourg S.A.): Download
1 February
Norgesfesten Dinner & Dance.
Music by Mixed Feelings, Chocolate Fountain and Raffle for Charity.
See pictures from this event, click here.
23 January:
ICT Forum
"The Next Generation Internet - How Web 2.0 and the growth of Social Networks will affect people and businesses".
Presentations: Rikard Steiber (Google)
John Horsley (Marzar)
George Berkowski (WooMe).
19 January:
YP/ANSA Business Symposium.
17 January:
Connect-Up with Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP and DnB NOR
"Buying and financing properties in France and Spain"
Presentations: Lena von Finckenhagen (Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP)
Henrik
Stromqvist (DnB NOR Luxembourg S.A.) Download
2007
7 December:
Christmas Concert and Reception
30 November:
YP Christmas Dinner in cooperation with ANSA and the Norwegian Seaman's Church.
29 November:
Annual Christmas Luncheon at the Ambassador's Residence.
Guest speaker: Bjørn Kjos (CEO Norwegian).
20 November:
Joint Nordic YP Communication & Branding Forum
Presentations: Jan Blichfeldt (Bates United) Download
Anders Gottlieb-Nygaard (Naked Communications)
Vibeke Ulmann (Catalyst Communications).
20 November:
Aberdeen Oil & Gas Seminar
"Future technology developmenet - today"
Acergy presentation: Subsea Hot Tapping – The State of the Art - Download
16 November:
YP Nordic Party at the Kensington Roof Gardens.
8 November:
Connect-Up with Scene Change Creative Consultants Ltd.
"Cultural differences between Norway and the UK".
1 November:
YP Scandi Night at the Scandinavian Kitchen and the Nordic Bar.
25 October:
Joint Nordic Members' Luncheon.
Speaker: Chris Gibson-Smith (Chairman London Stock Exchange).
09 October:
Shipping & Energy Dinner.
"Shipping transportation - an environmental threat or a solution to the problem?".
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Presentations: Tor Svensen (DNV) Download
Elisabeth Grieg (Norwegian Shipowners' Association) Download
02 October:
Advisory Board Dinner for NBCC sponsors.
Speaker: Martin Skancke (Director General, The Asset Management Department, Royal Ministry of Finance Norway).
02 October:
Connect-Up with Pilates and The City.
"Muscular aches and pains at the office and how to prevent them".
Speaker: Åse Bergstrøm (Founder of Pilates and The City)
14 September:
Pre-Club at Pangaea.
14 June:
Thames River Cruise, the NBCC summer highlight. Click here to view pictures.
07 June:
Nordic YP Seminar at the London Stock Exchange.
22 May:
Aberdeen Oil&Gas Seminar focusing on Carbon Capture Storage (CCS). Presentations by leading experts from MW Kellogg and Statoil and opened by Consul General Oystein Hovdkinn.
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11 May:
YP social gathering. The exclusive Norwegian Cosmo took over Pangaea for the occation. We hosted the Pre-Club for NBCC members and guests.
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10 May:
Joint Nordic ICT Forum "The Cashless Society." The panel addressed mobile/touchless payment technology, payment trends and how this will have an impact on both suppliers and consumers.
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3 May:
101st Annual General Meeting. The AGM was followed by a presentation on "Recent Development in UK Employment Law" and a presentation by Carl Stormer using Jazz to enhance cooperation.
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Click here to download the GMR presentation
27 April:
YP Career Development Forum. A panel with career experts discussed "How to take your career to the next level."
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24 April:
Miller Rosenfalck LLP presented "Flotation on AIM."
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27 March:
Bjorn Sjaastad attracted 110 NBCC members with guests to our Shipping & Energy Dinner. He presented Frontline's views on the shipping market the next couple of years.
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8 March:
Nordic YP seminar on entrepeneurship. Presentation by Torsten Jansson CEO New Wave Group at the Swedish Embassy.
2 February:
The NBCC 2007 year was kicked off with a great Dinner Dance. "Mixed Feelings" played great music and made a good show. We had a chocolate fountain and a raffle for charity.
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10 January:
The big launch party for the European YP London.
2006
17 December:
We arranged a Norwegian Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 17. December. The Service was a Centenary gift from the Norwegian Church to the Chamber's members.
12 December:
Annual Christmas Luncheon at the Ambassadors Residence.
8 December:
The Ambassador Mr Bjarne Lindstrom and Mrs Berit Lindstrom kindly invited you as a NBCC member to the Norwegian Christmas Concert and a special reception after the Christmas Concert in the Crypt below the St Martin-in-the-Fields Church.
1 December:
The NBCC arranged a traditonal Christmas Dinner with "ribbe" and "riskrem" together with ANSA for Young Professional and student members.
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20 November:
Carnegie Art Award Reception.
15 November:
Centenary Banquet in presence of HHMM King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway and HRH Duke of Gloucester. The Banquet will take place at The Merchant Taylor's Hall.
Pictures from the Banquet will follow shortly
15 November:
Centenary Lecture "The dynamics of business cycles and monetary policy links and drivers" with Professor Finn E. Kydland winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2004. The Lecture will take place at The Chatham House.
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10 November:
YP Nordic Pre-Club at the Roof Gardens 8-10pm. Free entrance, complimentary canapes and champagne at arrival. One free cocktail for the first 200 guests.
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6 November:
NBCC ABERDEEN CHAPTER - “Facing the challenge – Personnel recruitment to the North Sea Oil and Gas sector”
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Click here to view the oil and gas recruitment survey
19 October:
Shipping and Energy Dinner "High North Region - political challenges and commercial opportunities" will take place at Victoria Park Plaza Hotel.
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Click here to see article in NA24.no from the event.
10 October:
ICT Forum - "MobileTV." The Nordic ICT Forum is new collaboration between all the Nordic Chambers of Commerce, to facilitate networking amongst people who share interests in the IT, media and telecom sector.
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3 October:
Connect Up: "Improving Waste Management in Your Business" will take place at NBCC's office.
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8 September:
Joint Nordic Energy Conference, "A balanced approach to Energy" at the Banqueting House.
15 June:
Thames River Cruise, Joint event with the Belgium-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce, Westminster pier.
13 June:
Council of Foreign Chambers, AGM - Speaker and Guest of Honour Mr Ken Timmins, Director Europe and Americas of UKTI.
23 May:
Norwegian British Collaboration event & Launch of NBCC – Aberdeen chapter at Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen.
22 May:
Golf Day in Grimsby
17 May:
Celebration of Norway's National Day in Southwark park
10 May:
AGM and Book launch of "A bridge across the North Sea". Dr. John M. Lervik, CEO and Co-founder of FAST. Sales Director Lars Sande and Mangager E-Business Jens Jore from Norwegian.no.
26 April:
Connect Up "Leadership and Attraction" Memetix Workshop, the event takes place at NBCC's office.
22 March:
Shipping & Energy dinner at Thames Suite Riverbank Park Plaza- with Speaker and Guest of Honour Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao.
09 March:
Celebrating with Jarlsberg and the Launch of TINE UK LTD, Radisson SAS Portman Hotel.
07 February:
Foreign Chambers, Anne Lise Kjær CEO Global Vision. "Global Influences and Consumer mindsets"
03 February:
'Norgesfesten' with Mixed Feeling Dance Orchestra at Radisson SAS Portman Hotel
19 January:
Henrik Ibsen’s play 'Little Eyolf' at Riverside Studios
