The role of business and industry in a total defence

The role of business and industry in total defence

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The business sector is an important part of Norway's emergency preparedness, but many businesses still feel that they are on the outside. We take a closer look at what total preparedness means in practice, and how the interaction between the authorities and the business sector can be strengthened.

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The role of business and industry in total defence

Content of the breakfast meeting in Waterhole Ringerike:

  • What does total preparedness mean in practice for the business sector?
  • What responsibility do the companies themselves have?
  • How can the interaction between business and government be improved?

Odin Johannessen, Director General of the Norwegian Business and Industry Security Council, provides an overall picture of threat actors, risks and security challenges that directly affect Norwegian businesses.

There will also be presentations by Kristian Enger, Regional Director of NHO Viken Oslo, about the role of the business community in total preparedness and the findings from NHO's member survey.

A survey shows that only 1 in 3 companies in  Oslo, Akershus, Østfold and Buskerud feel that they are part of the total emergency preparedness in Norway. At the same time, 6 out of 10 answer that they want to contribute more to strengthening the national preparedness capacity. The companies are calling for better cooperation with the authorities and clearer information and guidance. 

Breakfast is served in the café from 08:00. Academic lecture from 08.30. 

Program

Breakfast
Serving free breakfast and networking with other participants.
Academic lecture
Several speakers will give presentations about total defence.
Event ends
Professional lecture with questions from the participants ends.

Waterhole Ringerike

The event is a collaboration between: NITO Buskerud, NHO Viken Oslo, University of South-Eastern Norway, Ringerike Business Association, Skue Sparebank Hønefoss and Sparebank 1 Ringerike og Hadeland.

Kari Gjestvang

Senior Adviser NITO Buskerud