The Nordic Council of Greater Seattle

Nordic Innovation Summit 2023
2023-05-10 00:00 - 2023-05-11 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The National Nordic Museum
Announcing the theme of this year’s Nordic Innovation Summit: “Sustaining Sustainability Through Turbulent Times.”
While it is more important than ever to work towards sustainability and green innovation, these efforts are facing mounting challenges. In the US, sustainability as a business priority has become a hot political topic, while the Nordic countries have broad, long term political and popular support for ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) in business.
As Nicolai Tagen, CEO of the Norwegian Petroleum Fund puts it:
“ESG has, to an increasing degree, been portrayed as a political issue during the last 12 months. That worries us. […] Responsible companies understand the wider environmental and social consequences of their activities, they make the most of opportunities and manage risks. This is just good leadership. The way I see it ESG is not politics. It is just common sense.”
In response to these challenges, the 2023 Summit will bring together founders, corporate leaders, and other innovators from both regions to showcase businesses and projects that demonstrate the need and opportunity to do well by doing good.
Join us to explore the latest developments in green technology, share success stories, and identify opportunities to drive change. Whether you are a diehard sustainability activist or a sceptic you will find content and speakers who will challenge your thinking and perhaps also new business opportunities and ideas!
Take advantage of our early bird special and buy your event registration now. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers.

Sustainability and Technology in the Fisheries Sector: The Icelandic Approach—and a US Perspective
2023-05-10 09:15 - 12:30
As part of our upcoming Nordic Innovation Summit, we invite you to attend this special discussion of the Icelandic approach to sustainable fisheries technology. Admission is free. Explore the full program below!
Iceland has been a leader in fisheries technology and fish stock management for decades. This event will showcase Iceland’s contribution to an efficient and sustainable fishing industry; and it aims to initiate a dialogue with the Washington State region, one of the key fisheries regions in the US. Several key Icelandic players in the sector will be represented as well as a major US fisheries operator.
