NTNU and UiB Network Conference in Brussels

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1 Programme NTNU and UiB Network Conference in Brussels Strengthening Cooperation Between Business and Academia in Europe Brussels 3 October 13:00 21:00 Venue: Hotel Renaissance, Rue du Parnasse 19

2 Welcome Dear participants Norway has strong academic partnerships with Europe. Aligned with our national R&D strategy, we would like to enhance our presence, share our excellence and contribute even more to the European Research Area. In this connection, NTNU and UiB aim to establish an extended dialogue on how to strengthen cooperation between academia and business with their alumni and other interested stakeholders coming from EU countries. The conference will represent a chance to deepen knowledge about the Norwegian R&D system through an understanding of the capabilities of some of its excellent players universities as well as companies. Best regards, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU University of Bergen, UiB

3 13:00 15:55 NTNU and UiB Open plenary session 1 13:00 14:00 Registration and light lunch 14:00 16:00 NTNU and UiB Open plenary session 1 Chair: Massimo Busuoli 14:00 Welcome by Norway s Ambassador to the EU Oda Helen Sletnes 14:15 Welcoming remarks and our universities academic profile and priorities NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad and UiB Rector Dag Rune Olsen 14:50 The latest developments in European research and innovation Alan Cross, Acting Head of Unit 2 (Horizon 2020 Policy) DGT RTD Directorate A (Policy Developments and Coordination), European Commission 15:20 New opportunities for industry-academia collaboration in development of ocean technologies Kathrine Angell-Hansen, Director, JPI Oceans 15:40 Experiences and opportunities with the EEA and Norway grants Geir Askvik Haugum, Programme manager, EEA and Norway Grants 15:55 16:15 Break and refreshments Transfer to separate sessions

4 16:15 17:30 NTNU Separate session Exploring the potential for new collaboration Moderator: NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad 16:15 Looking Ahead: NTNU s strategies and means for Europe and Horizon 2020 Nina Sindre, Coordinator of International Affairs, NTNU 16:30 Reaching Out: Closer Cooperation with NTNU through our Brussels Office and NTNU Alumni Brussels Massimo Busuoli, Head of Brussels Office, NTNU 16:45 Raising Awareness: Building on existing successful collaboration in the energy field at a national level by taking it to a European dimension Anders Marvik, VP, EU political affairs office, Statoil 17:00 Learning from: University-industry cooperation Dr Lidia Borrell-Damián, Director, Research and Innovation, EUA 17:15 Achieving Impact: Introduction to the Horizon 2020 innovation project INVADE Magnus Korpås, professor Department of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU Q & A after each presentation 17:30 17:45 Break and refreshments Transfer to parallel workshops

5 17:45 18:45 NTNU Parallel workshops Q & A after the presentations Please note that the workshop end with a plenary discussion and recommendations Workshop 1: Collaboration in the Sustainability Area Moderator: Massimo Busuoli, Head of Brussels Office, NTNU Introduction to group work: Sustainability challenges in the light of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Annik Magerholm Fet, Professor and Director of NTNU Sustainability Alumni sharing their experiences and ambitions for collaboration with EU stakeholders Alexandre Leruth, Process Engineer, Yara Anne-Christine Dreue, Director Business Development, Fokker Technology Holding Workshop 2: Collaboration in the Energy Area Moderator: Johan Hustad, Pro-Rector, NTNU Introduction to group work: Energy systems integration activities at NTNU Olav B. Fosso, Professor, Department of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU Collaboration with NTNU in the European context Øyvind Vessia, Head of European Affairs, DONG Energy Workshop 3: Collaboration in the Oceans Moderator: Ingrid Schjølberg, Director of NTNU Oceans Introduction to group work: Ocean activities - unexplored challenges for Europe Ingrid Schjølberg, Director of NTNU Oceans Norwegian Ocean Industries: An Offshore Fish Farming Example Bård Skjelstad, Head of Biology and Nutrition, SalMar ASA

6 16:15 18:45 Separate session for UIB Moderator: Rector Dag Rune Olsen Part 1: 16:15 17:15 Humanities at the forefront Science in (European) Society: How EU funding built a humanities research group in Bergen Professor Roger Strand, Faculty of Humanities, UiB Where are we in 2022? Looking Ahead: UiB strategies and international priorities By Pro-Rector Anne Lise Fimreite, UiB Why are we in Brussels? Reaching Out: Goals and means. Strategies for Horizon 2020 By Kristof Vlaeminck, Head of UiB Brussels Office Workshop 17:15 17:30 Short break Part 2: 17:30 18:45 Horizon 2020 project SponGES Achieving Impact: Introduction to SponGES and how to get major EU-projects Hans Tore Rapp, Project Coordinator, SponGES How to create synergy? Working together: Business and academia for future innovation Ingvill Sjøvold Nilsen, Acting Director of NHO Brussels - Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise Complementing the skills of students Getting Experience: Internships in Brussels Merete Mikkelsen, Director of The West Norway Brussels Office Workshop

7 19:00-19:30 NTNU and UiB Open plenary session 2: Summing up Chair: Kristof Vlaeminck, UiB Brussels Office 19:00 Reflections on the day Marianne H. Aandahl, Senior Adviser, NCP H2020, The Research Council of Norway Åse Erdal, Director Brussels Office, KS - Norwegian Association of Local & Regional Authorities 19:15 Key take-aways for the networking session NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad and UiB Rector Dag Rune Olsen 19:30 21:00 - Networking cocktail

8 NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology The Norwegian University of Science and Technology creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life. NTNU is Norway s largest university with students in Trondheim, Gjøvik and Ålesund. NTNU reaches more than former student through our Alumni network. NTNU Alumni offers meeting places for sharing knowledge and exchanging experience between NTNU and the working world. The University of Bergen is an international research university in which all activity is based on academic freedom and curiosity-driven research. We contribute to society through our expertise acquired through excellent research, education, dissemination of knowledge and innovation. Join UiB Alumni! Stay in touch with UiB. Get news, special offers and access to our Alumni network of 4000 students worldwide.