Join the
Norway – Philippines
Maritime & Energy Conference
Creating Currents Together
Norway and the Philippines have a long history of collaboration on maritime and energy issues. When the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl docks in Manila in October 2022, we want to celebrate this successful partnership – and to strengthen it even further. We are therefore organizing a two-day event called Norway – Philippines Maritime & Energy Conference – Creating Currents Together. At this conference you will be able to meet world-leading Norwegian and Filipino companies from the maritime and energy sectors, presenting solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a 108-year-old Norwegian tall ship, currently circumnavigating the world as part of the One Ocean Expedition. This is a global campaign that highlights the crucial role of the ocean for sustainable development and is endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The campaign is recognised as making a significant contribution to SDG14, particularly through its strong educational component focused on the crucial role of the Ocean.
CONFERENCE MODERATOR
Nisha Pillai
Norway – Philippines Maritime & Energy Conference – Creating Currents Together will be hosted by Nisha Pillai, a conference moderator and motivational speaker who ensures lively panel discussions, snappy questions and humor, while also stimulating audience engagement.
As a former BBC news presenter, with over twenty years’ experience, Nisha anchored rolling news for BBC World News, and conducted award-winning investigations for Panorama and the Money Programme.
Nisha prides herself on mastering a complex brief and being extremely well informed prior to any event. Her experience is extensive across many sectors from economics and finance to various industry sectors. The more difficult the subject the greater the responsibility on the moderator to bring the event alive and ensure audience involvement.
Nisha has already been frequently used by the organizers for both maritime and energy events.
13 OCTOBER 2022
MARITIME DAY
Partners at sea
Norway and the Philippines are connected by a strong and proud maritime history. At this conference we are asking some of the most crucial questions facing the maritime industry today. How can we decarbonize and reach net-zero emissions of greenhouse gasses? How do we respond to rapid developments in regulatory requirements, disruptive ideas, and bold initiatives? The industry is facing fundamental change and new competencies are required. How do we keep up with it all? By sharing insights, ideas and experiences, the conference will help the industry navigate in the right direction.
14 OCTOBER 2022
ENERGY DAY
Committed to the energy transition
The Philippines is the only country in Asia with a deregulated energy market. This has created great opportunities for the private sector, including Norwegian companies. With annual economic growth predicted to return to 6% in 2022, energy consumption is set to increase in the years to come. The government wants to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix, opening further opportunities in hydro, solar and offshore wind for Norwegian and Filipino companies.
Norway is a world-leading player in renewable energy and is a committed partner to achieve the Philippines’ goal of 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
The conference will present the untapped opportunities in the energy transition of the Philippines, with interesting insights from Filipino energy powerhouses, representatives from the government, renewable energy associations, financial institutions, as well as Norwegian players in the renewable energy sector.
CONFERENCE RATES
International Delegate
Either Maritime or Energy Day
USD 150
- Whole day conference pass for selected day
- Networking luncheon for selected day
- Invitation to Conference Reception on Thursday 13 October 2022
Both Maritime or Energy Day
USD 250
- Whole day conference pass for both days
- Networking luncheon for both days
- Invitation to Conference Reception on Thursday 13 October 2022
Local Delegate
Either Maritime or Energy Day
USD 100
- Whole day conference pass for selected day
- Networking luncheon for selected day
- Invitation to Conference Reception on Thursday 13 October 2022
Both Maritime or Energy Day
USD 200
- Whole day conference pass for both days
- Networking luncheon for both days
- Invitation to Conference Reception on Thursday 13 October 2022
Delegate Arriving with Statsraad Lehmkul
Either Maritime or Energy Day
USD 100
- Whole day conference pass for selected day
- Networking luncheon for selected day
- Invitation to Conference Reception on Thursday 13 October 2022
Both Maritime or Energy Day
USD 200
- Whole day conference pass for both days
- Networking luncheon for both days
- Invitation to Conference Reception on Thursday 13 October 2022
THE VENUE
THE PENINSULA MANILA
The Peninsula Manila embodies an elegant combination of tradition, glamor, and service. Superbly situated at the heart of Manila’s central business district, The Peninsula Manila occupies two towers that sit at the intersection of Ayala and Makati Avenues in Makati City. The location offers unparalleled access to the city’s finest restaurants, shops, and arts venues. Two of the city’s premier shopping and entertainment districts – Glorietta and Greenbelt – are within walking distance of the hotel.
The Peninsula Manila has 469 spacious and elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 44 suites. The hotel has six distinctive restaurants and lounges. For meetings and events, The Peninsula Manila, offers some of the most elegant function spaces in the city. The options range from plush private boardrooms to an elegant lobby mezzanine to the Rigodon Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 450 guests.
Guests staying at The Peninsula Manila during Norway – Philippines Maritime & Energy Conference – Creating Currents Together will enjoy special room rates when booking their accommodation with the hotel.
Make a reservation at The Peninsula Manila with the special room rates.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl
Statsraad Lehmkuhl was built to teach. Originally created in 1914 as a training ship for the German merchant navy, she was purchased in 1923 by the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and transferred to the Bergen School Ship Foundation the following year.
Today she’s maintained and operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation, and her mission to share knowledge and experience is ongoing. “Statsraad Lehmkuhl has been educating people for more than 100 years,” says Haakon Vatle, CEO of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation.