Norway-Hubei Week Program
June 25-27, 2007,
Ramada Plaza Tian Lu Hotel, Wuhan, China

Organizers: Hubei Province and Telemark Province

(Please note that this is a preliminary program and will be updated as more information becomes available.)

June 25, 2007
Day one:  Introduction to Hubei and Norway

Welcome to Hubei Province in China

General Introduction to Hubei

Development Opportunities in Hubei, Investment and Cooperation Policies and Successful Business Experience of Foreign Enterprises in Hubei

General Introduction to Norway

Development Opportunities in Telemark, Investment and Cooperation Policies

Evening: Cultural program (theatrical piece)
  

June 26, 2007
Day two:  Thematic Seminars and Study Trips

Seminars:

Maritime, Offshore and Construction seminar

Telecommunications seminar

Environment and Energy seminar

Health seminar

Study Trips (see program below)

Evening: Cultural program (concert)

June 27, 2007
Day three:  Thematic Seminars and Study Trips

Seminars:

Maritime, Offshore and Construction

Telecommunications

Environment and Energy

Health

Study Trips (see program below)

 

Study Trips Program
The following study trips will be arranged for participants to:

1. State Level Development Zones/ Hi-Tech Development Zones in Wuhan
2. Shipyards and Ship building Design Institutes
3. Water Treatment Facilities/ Biogas Plants
4. Health Institutions/ Health Projects
5. Universities and Key Research Facilities

 

Cultural Program
Norwegian inspired cultural arrangements are being planned for the 3-day event which are:

1. a theatrical performance of 'Hedda Gabler' in Yue Opera style,
2. a sculpture exhibition of the 'Lady Terracotta Warriors' by Marian Heyerdahl,
3. a photographic exhibition called 'Norway through Chinese eyes',
4. a Norwegian salmon tasting demonstration (in cooperation with the Norwegian Seafood Export Council),
5. concerts with Norwegian composed music,
6. a 'Discover Telemark' exhibition.