Programme 2023
Afternoon Venue: Brasserie Ganymed
Kjell Terje Ringdal
Lillian Olsen
Professor Peter Brandt, son of Willy Brandt, gives us an introduction to the need for solidarity and collaboration in Europe based on a historical perspective.
Author Torgrim Eggen gives his first introduction to Berlin based on the book “Berlin - Det 20 århundrets hovedstad”.
Lotta Lundberg, Svenska Dagbladet's correspondent to Berlin
Venue: The Nordic Embassies' complex in Berlin
Norway's Ambassador to Germany Laila Stenseng and her staff will give us an up to date brief from a diplomatic perspective.
Lunch (12:00 at Pestana)
Venue: Pestana Hotel across the road from the The Nordic Embassies' complex in Berlin
Moderated by Paul Chaffey
CEO Julia Friedlander of Atlantik-Brücke on why the collaboration between Germany, Europe and the US is a decisive factor for global order and stability. She will also cover sanctions and geopolitical strategies.
Head of the Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Technology at German Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Claudia Schmucker, on the economic situation and strategic the role of trade agreements for Europe.
Paul Chaffey in conversation with Julia Friedlander and Dr. Claudia Schmucker.
Break
Short introduction from each panel participant, followed by a discussion moderated by Paul Chaffey.
Final remarks from Julia Friedlander and Dr. Claudia Schmucker.
Speakers and panelists join the participants for reflections and discussions.
Bus from Prestana to the The Private Roof Club, leaves at 17.15
Evening Venue: The Private Roof Club in Friedrichshain
Participants, speakers and friends of the Berlin seminar gather for drinks, dinner and good conversations overlooking Spree.
Venue: Melia Hotel (across the street from Leonardo)
Moderated by Paul Chaffey
Former German Ambassador to Norway and CEO of the Willy Brandt Stiftung Dr Axel Berg
Across from the hotel is Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The crossing point between Europe, and the link between east and west. Deutche Bahns project manager will introduce us to, and take us behind the scenes of the impressive designs of Hamburg architects Gerkan, Marg & Partners. The station is capable of receiving more than 1,500 daily trains and 25,000 passengers.
Lunch (12:00)
Moderated by Paul Chaffey and Jens Festervoll
Germany’s goal of climate neutrality by 2045 calls on a massive transformation.The window of opportunity to reach climate goals is shrinking. Structural changes will be needed to take the path to the 1.5-degree limit. Arne Müller from Bellona Deutschland Johannes Schroeten from Stiftung Klima Wirtschaft gives an overview of the German energy situation and explains its systemic challenges - how the grid, electrification, hydrogen, wind power and Carbon Capture and Storage play together. How is the German industry preparing for the shift, and just as importantly how is the civil society, unions and NGOs onboard the huge transformation in front of them?
Break
Talks will be followed by short introductions facilitated by Paul Chaffey and Jens Festervoll.
Statkraft: Senior Vice President, Politics and Ownership Julie Wedege
Equinor: Project Manager Low Carbon Solutions Ulrik Olbjørn
Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI): Director of the Innovation and Industrial Development Hanne Marit Bjørk
Norwegian Armed Forces: Colonel Bjørn Gaute Herlyng
Speakers and panelists join the participants for reflections and discussions.
Evening venue: Philharmonie Berlin (buss leaves at 17:15)
Solo Hornist Stefan Dohr will give us an introduction to the inner life of the powerhouse Philharmonie Berlin. Afterwards will be invited to the big auditorium to enjoy classical masterpieces written by Gabriel Fauré, Richard Wagner and César Franck.
Morning venue: Leonardo hotel
Moderated by Paul Chaffey
Former American Ambassador to Norway and Secretary of the Navy and professor II at Kristiania University College Kenneth Braithwaite, Former Norwegian Military Attaché to Berlin and Colonel Bjørn Herlyng and Vice president Patrick Keller from Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik explain defense, politics and industrial collaboration in a new global context.
Political advisor Robert Gampfer from the European Commission in Berlin gives us an insight into the European Green Deal and how it is going to influence Europe and enhance and speed up the green transformation in Europe.
Break
Dr Dennis Görlich from The New Institute and the G20 think tank Global Solutions Initiative shares insights on how to transform our current system in a way that meets human social needs without undermining the integrity and stability of the environment?
Dialogue with the participants facilitated with the participants.
Lunch (13:00)
Walk from the hotel via Bundestag to Brandenburger Tor.
U-bahn to Neukölln and Il Kino
Afternoon and evening venue: Il Kino, Neükölln
Moderated by: Kristian Singstad Pålshaugen
Welcome to Neukölln – both one of the poorest regions in Germany as well as the hottest and most vibrant borough of Berlin. Neukölln has over the years had to tackle constant challenges around social, educational, integration and economic problems, while also being a model in use of citizen advisory boards, underground culture, in a constant balance between inclusion and gentrification. Introduction by City Councillor Martin Hikel.
The football family is by far the largest population in the world. It connects more than half the planet despite geographical, cultural, religious, and social differences. If we can get a quarter of the football family onboard the Green Shift, we are close to being saved. If we get the majority onboarded, the future will be bright again. Espen Thorsby explains the power of football in the green shift.
Introduction to the rise of the early German film industryTorgrim Eggen
Break
Dinner
Farewell party at Il Kino
Bus to the Airport
