Market Seminar: Opportunities in France
Seminar Join us for an insightful market seminar on France, a collaboration between Innovation Norway, NCE Blue Legasea, and GCE Blue Maritime Cluster. Taking place on March 18th at NMK in Ålesund, this seminar will provide valuable insights into opportunities within the French maritime and marine markets.
France presents a growing market for sustainable maritime solutions, offshore wind, and innovative technologies. With an increasing focus on green transition and digitalization, Norwegian companies have significant opportunities to position themselves in this evolving landscape.
Our speakers, including industry experts and representatives from Innovation Norway, will provide an overview of market trends, regulatory requirements, and key success factors for entering the French market. Participants will gain firsthand insights into certification challenges, best practices, and cultural considerations for business collaboration in France.
Key Topics:
- Market outlook: Future opportunities in France’s maritime and marine markets
- Green technology demand and innovation trends
- Certification requirements and market entry strategies
- Navigating cultural differences and building long-term partnerships
- Case studies: Norwegian Companies Succeeding in France
Parallel Sessions: To maximize relevance, the seminar will include two dedicated tracks:
- Maritime: Green technology, automation, digitalization, and key segments
- Marine: Industry trends, market potential, and opportunities for Norwegian marine businesses
This seminar is a great opportunity to network with industry peers, gain practical knowledge, and explore business prospects in France.
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and informative session on market opportunities in France! The seminar will be held in English.
PROGRAM
Introduction
1. Opening and welcome
- Introduction of GCE Blue Maritime Cluster, NCE Blue Legasea, and Innovation Norway
- Objective of the seminar
2. Market Outlook in France
- Presentation of France's maritime/marine sector and future opportunities
- demand for green technology and innovative solutions
- Demand around marine technology
- A brief overview of challenges and how Norwegian actors can position themselves
3. Cultural differences and collaboration
- Cultural differences in business
- Advice in building trust and establishing a lasting partnership in France
PARALLEL SESSION: MARITIME AND MARINE
MARITIME SESSION
4. Innovation and technology – Future opportunities
- Green Technology, autonomy and digitalization
- Segment: Shipping, Passenger vessels and Offshore Wind
5. Securing market access
- Challenges related to certifications (CE marking, French national requirements)
- How Norwegian suppliers can address the French market
- Important factors to ensure market access
- Maritime certification processes
6. Norwegian companies' cases
- Case studies of Norwegian companies that succeed in the French market
- OSC
- Amogy
MARINE SESSION
4. Innovation, technology, trends and opportunities
• Marine and aquaculture technologies
• Marine foods, nutraceutical/dietary supplement sector
• Natural ingredients for food, cosmetics
• Fertilizers
5. Securing market access
• Challenges, entry barriers and regulations
• How Norwegian suppliers can address the French market
• Important factors to ensure market access
6. Norwegian companies' cases
- Case studies of Norwegian companies - ambitions and experiences in the French market
- Bluewild
- ODE