Welcome to Brussels, March 4–6, 2026

CEO Network Study Trip

Dear Climate Leader,

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the study trip for CEOs and university rectors in the Skift network, taking place from March 4–6, 2026!

We’re heading to Brussels, the headquarters of both the EU and NATO, to explore how these institutions shape the frameworks for climate, energy, industry, and security and what role Norway and Norwegian business can play in this evolving landscape.

Throughout the trip, we’ll meet with EU Commissioners, members of the European Parliament, Norway’s ambassador to the EU, and representatives from NATO. These conversations will offer unique insights into:

  • How EU policy is shaped and how Norwegian stakeholders engage with it
  • Opportunities within the EEA Agreement
  • The intersection of climate, defense, and security in NATO’s agenda
  • How business leaders can contribute to Europe’s green transition

The EU is increasingly setting the terms for Norway’s climate and industrial transformation, while NATO cooperation is being reshaped by global tensions. To lead effectively, we must understand the forces driving change and where influence can be exerted.

This study trip offers professional input and fresh perspectives that challenge and develop us as leaders. Through meetings, experiences, and dialogue, we explore the dilemmas of the green transition. Traveling with the Skift network is more than a professional gathering; it’s an experience. In new surroundings, together with other top executives, we create a space for learning, inspiration, and deeper collaboration.

Some of the people we are going to meet

Program

Wednesday, March 4

08.45 Flight Oslo–Brussels (SAS)

13.00 Welcome Lunch: State of the EU

14.30 Meetings with MEPs: Europe’s Green Competitiveness

16.30 Hotel check-in and break

17.00 Optional Cultural Activity or Free Time

19.00 Dinner with Invited Guests: A New Geopolitical Landscape in Europe

Thursday, March 5

09.00 Thematic Parallel Sessions: Circularity, Energy, Infrastructure and More

12.30 Lunch: Europe’s Industrial and Energy Transition

14.00 Dialogue with Norwegian Stakeholders in Brussels

16.00 Break at Hotel

19.00 Networking Reception and Dinner with Invited Guests

Friday, March 6

09.00 Visit to NATO HQ: Climate, Security and Cooperation

12.30 Closing Lunch: Lessons from Europe’s Climate and Security Agenda

15.10 Flight Brussels–Oslo (Brussels Airlines)

Practical Information

A formal invitation including binding registration, a detailed program, and additional practical details will be sent out shortly.

Contact Persons