Tuesday, 2 June 2026
18:00–20:00 (Doors open 17:20)
Japan–Norway Official Reception – Featuring Norwegian Seafood (By invitation only)
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
10:30–18:30 Japan – Norway Business Summit
- Location: The Okura, Tokyo, Japan
- Organisers: Norwegian Seafood Association, Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway,
- Programme leads: Johan Kvalheim, email, Anette Yamamoto Hansen, email
The annual and traditional Norway–Japan Seafood Seminar brings together leading voices from both countries to explore how global trends are reshaping seafood trade, consumption and innovation. This year, the seminar will form part of H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon’s official visit to Japan.
The session aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation by highlighting shared priorities such as sustainability, technology adoption, and stable long-term market development. Participants will gain insights into emerging opportunities, the policy landscape, and the role of seafood as an economic and cultural bridge between Japan and Norway.
Program
11:00-12:30 Norway Mackerel appreciation lunch (by invitation only)
The Norwegian Mackerel Appreciation Lunch gathers Japan’s key processors and distributors of Norwegian mackerel to recognize their long‑term commitment and contribution to the industry. The lunch highlights the strong partnership between Japan and Norway, featuring brief updates from the Norwegian Seafood Council on market conditions, quota developments, and shared industry challenges.
Program details: The Mackerel Appreciation Lunch brings together key Japanese processors and distributors to acknowledge their contributions to promoting Norwegian mackerel. It includes brief market updates and a short recognition segment for selected companies, reinforcing the strong partnership between Japan and Norway in a year marked by tightening global mackerel quotas.
11:00–12:30 Aquaculture Innovation Session: Norwegian Technology and Production Insights (Light lunch served during the session)
Norway has developed one of the world’s most advanced aquaculture industries through continuous innovation across the entire production value chain — from genetics and feed to farming technologies and sustainable operations.
This session highlights key Norwegian solutions enabling modern aquaculture production. Leading technology providers will present innovations that support efficient and sustainable fish farming globally.
The session will then move from technology to production, offering participants an overview of current developments in Norwegian seafood farming, including salmon, Fjord Trout and Snow Cod.
A light lunch will be served throughout the session, providing participants with an opportunity for informal networking and dialogue.
13:00-13:40 Official Plenary Session on Seafood and Maritime
14:30-17:00 Norway-Japan Seafood Seminar
The annual and traditional Norway – Japan Seafood Seminar brings together leading voices from both countries to explore how global trends are reshaping seafood trade, consumption and innovation. The session aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation by highlighting shared priorities such as sustainability, technology adoption, and stable long‑term market development. Participants will gain insights into emerging opportunities, the policy landscape and the role of seafood as an economic and cultural bridge between Japan and Norway.
Program details:
Format: Keynotes, panel discussions and moderated exchanges featuring senior representatives from government, industry and research.