Nordic Days on Energy Efficiency and Environment
Nordic Days in Croatia, a conference fair organized for the fifth time by Nordic Chamber of Commerce and the Embassies of Denmark, Iceland, Norway and in cooperation with Svea Kanal, will be held on 24-25 November 2008 at Zagreb Fair premises. This year's topic is Energy Efficiency and Environment.
The objective of the event is to bring together Nordic, Croatian and regional companies and organizations from the sectors of energy and environment, to establish new business contacts, open new investment possibilities, encourage the exchange of know-how and experience and present new technologies and products relevant to the sectors. Special emphasis within the sectors will be placed on conventional and renewable energy sources, waste and wastewater management, environmental protection and energy efficiency.
The Nordic Days 2008 are expected to host between 80-100 Nordic companies and 350-500 Croatian and regional companies whose interests are within the sectors of energy, environmental protection, communal economy, energy efficiency, water protection and preservation, waste management, renewable energy and consulting. Some leading companies from the Nordic countries, such as the Norwegian StatoilHydro, a technology-based international energy company, and the Finnish Consulting Group, a unique know-how centre, have already confirmed their participation. In addition, a number of ministry and institution representatives from both sides covering the energy and environment sector, will also be present at the event.
The applications for participation have already started. The final deadline for application is 15th of September. After 1st of October the companies that have registered will be able to pre-book individual meetings with companies they would like to meet and choose seminars they would like to attend. Croatian companies can sign up for participation through the web page www.nordicdays.info or by contacting the Nordic Chamber of Commerce.
Nordic Days in Croatia 2008 – Energy Efficiency & Environment have the support of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction, Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship, Croatian Chamber of Economy, Delegation of the European Commission in Croatia, INA-Oil Industry, HEP-ESCO, Agency for Promotion of Investments, Energy Agency of Northwestern Croatia, Environment Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Nordic Investment Bank and other institutions in Croatia.
Partners of this year's Nordic Days in Croatia are: Saab International AB (main partner), Agency for Development of Varaždin County (investment partner), Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa (official airlines), The Regent Esplanade (official hotel), Sixt rent-a-car (official car provider), CMS (partner), Schenker (official logistics provider), Mmd Corporate, Public Affairs & Public Relations Consultants (communication partner).
