“It feels like we’ve finally broken free of the pandemic chains,” said Nor-Shipping’s Director, Sidsel Norvik, following the news that Norway ended its national coronavirus restrictions this weekend.
With no further regulations relating to social distancing, event numbers, international travel, or the use of facemasks, ‘Your Arena for Ocean Solutions’ can run a full exhibition and event programme for the first time, since its successful 2019 outing.
Sidsel Norvik notes that with the April 4-7, 2022 date for the exhibition fast approaching, Nor-Shipping will be a ‘post pandemic celebration’, giving the industry the perfect platform to re-engage, reboot and re-energise partnerships and ambitions.
Atmosphere, energy and inspiration
“Shipping and the ocean industries are people businesses,” said Nor-Shipping’s Director, Sidsel Norvik, adding “We need to come together to collaborate, inspire and be inspired, learn, share and find solutions to the challenges, and huge opportunities, that await on the horizon. The freer we are to do this, the greater our chances of success.”
I think the atmosphere is going to be electric, and the energy infectious"
She further said “As an industry, we are only as strong as our community. So, it’s fantastic that, finally, Nor-Shipping can once again operate as a true global hub for international stakeholders to gather and set course for sustainable ocean business. The fact we can do that safely, meeting and socialising freely, without restrictions is really the icing on the cake. It’s the recipe for an unforgettable event week. I think the atmosphere is going to be electric, and the energy infectious.”
New April 2022 dates for Nor-Shipping event
Nor-Shipping has twice fallen victim to the global COVID-19 pandemic, moving from its original summer 2021 dates slot to January 2022, before eventually securing the April 2022 dates.
It will now offer its patient participants (of which there were 50,000 last time round) an array of highlights, from the 22,000 sq. m halls in Lillestrøm, Norway, packed with exhibitors, through to a lively social scene in Oslo, based around the after work at Aker Brygge hub, in the city centre.
Nor-Shipping 2022 offers Something for everyone
Knut Erik Dahle, the Head of Conference and Event at Nor-Shipping, notes interest in both the knowledge sharing and networking events is snowballing. He said “The party tickets are on sale now and going fast, while headline gatherings such as the Ocean Leadership Conference are nearing sell out status.”
Knut Erik Dahle adds, “People have been cautious about committing, and understandably so, but with the gradual easing of restrictions we’ve seen a shift in attitude – the realisation is dawning that ‘yes, finally, we can do this!’ It’s difficult to overstate just how much that means to a community that have been forced apart and banished onto screens for almost two years.”
Featuring Blue Talks and technical seminars
Alongside the main conference, party and after work, the always anticipated Blue Talks programme, technical seminars, International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit, and a broad spectrum of partner events will ensure something for everybody with ocean business interests this April.
In addition to the end of social distancing and associated restrictions, the Norwegian government has also ceased the requirement for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, with regards to international visitors.