Program 2026
This is a working draft of the Summit 2026 program. Full session details, speakers and timings will be added in the coming months. Check back regularly for the latest version.
Wednesday
7 October
Ahead of the Summit on 8 October, a series of high level roundtables will be hosted by the embassies of African countries in Oslo during the afternoon of 7 October. These will convene public and private sector decision makers to discuss partnership and investment opportunities, providing insight into the key dynamics shaping the business and policy landscape.
The Country Roundtables are open to all interested individuals, regardless of attendance at the NABA Summit.
09:00 - 15:00
Algeria Day
18:00 - 20:30
Welcome reception at the Norwegian Shipowners Association
Exclusively for NABA Summit participants
Thursday
8 October
The Nordic-African Business Summit 2026 will feature keynote conversations, and presentations, as well as a series of high level plenary sessions in the morning and in the afternoon.
Registration, Coffee and Tea
Opening of the Nordic-African Business Summit 2026
Plenary Session Part I
Roundtables
In addition to the planaries, the Nordic-African Business Summit 2026 will focus on a series of strategic roundtables, as well as speed meetings, bilateral meetings, and opportunities for networking among delegates.
Speed Meetings
All delegates participating in the Nordic-African Business Summit will receive an invitation to join our exclusive NABA Speed Meetings Booking Platform.
Plenary Session Part II
Summit Reception at Oslo City Hall