Industry leaders and startups convened on 19 April 2024 for the Singapore-Norway Maritime Matchmaking Event, fostering collaboration and innovation in the maritime sector.
LAST Friday’s Singapore Norway Maritime Matchmaking Event “Where Action Meets Ambitions”, held in partnership with NBAS, PIER71, MPA, and Team Norway partners, brought together key stakeholders from the maritime industry. Hosted on the final day of the Singapore Maritime Week, the event commenced with welcoming remarks by NBAS President Leonard Opitz Stornes and Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Eivind S. Homme, setting a promising tone for the day’s discussions and engagements.
Attendees were treated to insightful presentations and keynotes by industry luminaries such as Erik Dyrkoren of Zeabuz and Shaun Hon of Motion Ventures. The event also featured spontaneous contributions from Axel de Mégille of Stolt Ventures, enriching the dialogue with diverse perspectives. Discussions centered on essential factors for startup success, including technology innovation, market adaptability, strategic partnerships, and financial backing. The event’s highlight was the round-robin B2B matchmaking sessions, facilitating connections between startups and established industry players, and fostering potential collaborations and innovations.
As the event concluded, Erik Borgen, Chair of the Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce, and Sidsel Norvik, Director of Nor-Shipping, extended warm invitations to NorShipping 2025, underscoring the event’s role in fostering long-term partnerships and collaborations. Gratitude was expressed to annual sponsors DNB, Wilhelmsen group, Odfjell SE, event sponsor DNV, and Team Norway partners for their invaluable support in making the event a success.
Source: NBAS
