Japan–Norway Business Summit 2-3 June 2026
Held on the occasion of the Official Visit of H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to Japan
Japanese and Norwegian companies are cordially invited to participate in the Japan–Norway Business Summit, taking place in Tokyo on 2–3 June 2026 in connection with the Official Visit of H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, who will be accompanied by the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, State Secretary Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
The summit reflects the close and longstanding partnership between Japan and Norway and builds on the Strategic Partnership established in 2023.
Bringing together senior representatives from industry, government and research communities, the summit serves as a platform for strengthening long-term industrial partnerships, advancing technology and research collaboration, and identifying concrete business opportunities between Norwegian and Japanese actors.
The programme is designed to strengthen collaboration between Norway and Japan, promote resilient value chains, and advance cooperation in areas of shared strategic importance — including seafood, maritime industries, defence and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, as well as emerging areas of industrial and research collaboration.
Program
2 June 2026
13:00–16:30 | Japan–Norway AI Dialogue (Limited seats, subject to approval)
Exploring applied artificial intelligence as a key driver for industrial collaboration, innovation and resilient value chains between Norway and Japan.
- Location: Meiji Kinenkan, Tokyo, Google maps
- Programme Lead: Innovation Norway (in cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo)
16:00–17:00 | Meet Team Norway in Tokyo — Market Briefing and Networking (for the Norwegian business delegation only)
- Location: Meiji Kinenkan, Tokyo, Google maps
18:00–20:00 | Japan–Norway Official Reception — Featuring Norwegian Seafood (doors open 17:20)
Celebrating the strong and long-standing partnership between Norway and Japan, and providing a platform for high-level networking across business, government and institutions.
- Location: Meiji Kinenkan, Tokyo, Google maps
- Host: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo (in cooperation with Innovation Norway)
3 June 2026
10:30–18:30 | Japan–Norway Defence and Security Cooperation Dialogue
Advancing industrial and security cooperation between Norway and Japan in response to shared strategic interests and evolving geopolitical challenges.
- Location: Meiji Kinenkan, Tokyo, Google maps
- Programme Lead: Innovation Norway (in cooperation with FSi and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo)
10:30–12:15 | Japan–Norway High-Level CEO Roundtable (By invitation only)
- Location: The Okura Tokyo, Google maps
- Programme Lead: Innovation Norway (in cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo)
- Partners: Norwegian Seafood Council, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association (FSi)
11:00–12:30 | Norway Mackerel Appreciation Lunch (Limited seats, subject to approval)
Recognising long-standing industry partnerships and reinforcing Norway’s position as a stable and reliable seafood supplier to the Japanese market.
- Location: The Okura Tokyo, Google maps
- Programme Lead: Norwegian Seafood Council
11:00–12:30 | Aquaculture Innovation Dialogue: Norwegian Technology and Production Insights (Light lunch served during the session)
Showcasing Norwegian aquaculture technologies and production systems, and exploring opportunities for sustainable growth and technology transfer in global seafood production.
- Location: The Okura Tokyo, Google maps
- Programme Lead: Innovation Norway (in cooperation with the Norwegian Seafood Council)
13:00–13:45 | Japan–Norway Official Plenary: Seafood and Maritime
Highlighting the strategic importance of seafood and maritime industries in strengthening bilateral cooperation, green transition and economic security.
- Location: The Okura Tokyo, Google maps
- Programme Lead: Innovation Norway (in cooperation with the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and the Norwegian Seafood Council)
14:30–17:00 | Japan–Norway Maritime Dialogue
Strengthening Norway–Japan maritime cooperation in support of the green transition, energy security and the development of sustainable ocean-based industries, including offshore wind.
- Location: The Okura Tokyo, Google maps
- Host: Innovation Norway (in cooperation with Norwegian Shipowners’ Association)
14:30–17:00 | Japan–Norway Seafood Seminar
Exploring market trends, policy developments and innovation shaping the future of seafood trade and strengthening bilateral industry collaboration.
- Location: The Okura Tokyo, Google maps
- Host: Norwegian Seafood Council (in cooperation with Innovation Norway)
Networking Reception (Seafood and Maritime sectors)
Please note that networking receptions will be held across multiple programme tracks: a reception will follow the Defence programme at Meiji Kinenkan, and a joint networking reception for the Maritime and Seafood sectors will take place at Okura.
Kindly complete the registration to confirm your attendance.
Key Speakers
H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean
State Secretary Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
Event: Norway–Japan Business Summit 2–3 June 2026
Time: Tuesday June 2 - Wednesday June 3, 2026
Place: Tokyo, Japan
Registration
Contact Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway Tokyo:
- Office Manager: Svein Grandum, email
- Seafood: Anette Yamamoto Hansen, email
- Maritime: Michal Louis Berg, email
- Defence: Hiroko Tominaga, email
- AI & Research: Ben Smith, email
Innovation Norway Official Delegations:
- Senior Delegations Manager: Cecilie Wessel, email
- Press Manager: Gaute Gaarder, email
- Head of Official Delegations: Anja Fallan Gustavsen, email
Official Host
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