SingaporeâNorway Innovation Conference 2026
From Seabed to Space: Governing Tomorrowâs Oceans
4 November 2026 ¡ Amara Singapore
From strategic outlooks to real-world innovation, SNIC 2026 brings together leaders from Singapore and Norway to explore how ocean industries are evolving from seabed to space.
Arrival
Opening
Welcome Address
Leonard Opitz Stornes
NBAS President / Partner and Managing Director, Quarks Asia
Welcome Address
H.E. Leif Trana
Ambassador of Norway to Singapore
Emcee ¡ First Half
Tone Dale
Key Account Manager, DNV
Emcee ¡ Second Half
Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai
Executive Director, Sinoda Shipping Agency Pte Ltd
Opening Session ¡ Governing Tomorrowâs Oceans
A strategic outlook on how global developments are reshaping maritime and energy industries, and how international cooperation and technology are increasingly important for industrial resilience and future competitiveness.
Keynote Speaker & Fireside Chat Participant
Oddmund Føre
Head of Shipping & Offshore, Rystad Energy
Fireside Chat Moderator
Punit Oza
Founder & Director, Maritime NXT
Fireside Chat Panellist
Dr. Yongwook Ryu
Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Japan Centre, East Asian Institute, NUS
Fireside Chat Panellist
Dag Rune Olsen
Rector, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Finnair
Main Sessions ¡ Innovations for the Future
Scene-Setting Presenter
Wenche Andersen
Managing Director, Kongsberg Maritime
Innovation Session 1
How connectivity is transforming ocean industries
A demonstration of how next-generation space technologies, satellite connectivity and surveillance capabilities are enabling smarter and more connected maritime operations.
Moderator
Wenche Andersen
Managing Director, Kongsberg Maritime
Showcase Presenter & Panellist
Børre Pedersen
Sales Director, Earth Observation, Kongsberg Satellite Services
Showcase Presenter & Panellist
Christina Pilar Grimstad
Oslo Fjord Project, Kongsberg
Panellist
Ngiam Le Na
CEO, National Space Agency Singapore
Special Address
Innovation Session 2
Innovation in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure
A 10-minute scene-setting case study of a real-world cyber attack grounds the discussion in practical response and recovery. Industry leaders then explore how to protect connected maritime operations and sustain continuity across vessels, ports, offshore assets and critical infrastructure.
Scene-Setting Presenter & Panellist
Svein Ringbakken
Chairman, NORMA Cyber / Managing Director, DNK
Moderator
Anthony Lim
Senior Research Fellow & Director, Center for Strategic Cyberspace and International Studies
Panellist
Alexander Wiik
CCO, SGM Technology
Innovation Session 3
Autonomy, remote operations and digital transformation in practice
How autonomy, remote operations centres, digital twins and integrated operational systems are changing the way maritime industries operate, with practical deployments from Singapore and Norway.
Scene-Setting Presenter & Moderator
Dr. Chen Xinwei
Deputy Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Institute
Showcase Presenter & Panellist
Bill Petrie
Managing Director, Reach Subsea Pte Ltd
Showcase Presenter & Panellist
Yeow Xian Ching
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, ST Engineering Marine Ltd
Panellist
Geir Solem
Chief Sales Officer, Maritime Robotics
Midday Programme
Sponsored by Wikborg Rein
Ceremony
Innovation Session 4
How industry frontrunners are deploying AI at scale
A showcase of how maritime and energy companies are applying AI to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, safety and competitiveness.
Moderator
Dr. Shahrin Osman
Business Development Director, DNV
Case Presenter & Panellist
Alena K. Pedersen
Vice President Corporate IT, Odfjell SE
Case Presenter & Panellist
Anders Nordahl
Head of IT & Business Intelligence, Berge Bulk
Panellist
Mr Joey Chua
Chair, Digitalisation Committee, SSA
Awards Ceremony
Presented by NBAS and Innovation Norway, recognising outstanding innovation and exceptional SingaporeâNorway collaboration.
Award Presenter
Leonard Opitz Stornes
NBAS President / Partner and Managing Director, Quarks Asia
Award Presenter
Arne-Kjetil Lian
Director, Innovation Norway, Singapore
Refreshment Break
Session 5
Energy transition shaped by energy security and infrastructure development
How industry leaders are accelerating the energy transition while strengthening energy security through innovation, strategic investment and the development of resilient infrastructure and future fuels.
Scene-Setting Speaker & Panellist
James Laybourn
Regional Energy Transition Director, DNV Energy Systems, Asia Pacific
Moderator
Arshi Pathan
Senior Advisor, Norwegian Energy Partners
Panellist
Desikan Sundararajan
Vice President & Head of Asia Pacific, Equinor
Panellist
Chua Yong Hwee
Managing Director, Energy Nexus, Keppel Infrastructure
Closing Perspective
Speaker
Magnus Grimeland
Founder & CEO, Antler
Closing
Emcee
Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai
Executive Director, Sinoda Shipping Agency Pte Ltd
Closing Remarks
Thor Winther
Head of DNV Group Legal Region MEAAPAC
Networking
Be part of the SingaporeâNorway dialogue shaping the future of maritime, energy and ocean innovation.