Arctic Bridge Summit
4-6 May 2017
Programme
Hotel Panorama, Levi
Finland
Arctic Bridge Summit
4-6 May 2017
Programme
Hotel Panorama, Levi
Finland
Rising temperatures are creating a new political and economic dynamic in the Artic.
Some fear that it will spark an intense race for the Arctic’s substantial resources, others
see it as a moment of economic and political opportunity to unlock the region’s potential.
What is certain is that policy makers and business leaders share responsibility in pushing
for co-operation, and preventing conflict, in this fragile ecosystem. In a context of growing
geopolitical uncertainty, a common understanding of the region’s challenges and
opportunities could allow the Arctic to be a bridge between the East and West. In our two
day event we will look at both the promise and peril of a changing Arctic.
Thursday, 4 May 2017
14.00-15.30
Arrival of participants and lunch, Panorama Hotel, Levi
15.30-15.45
Registration and coffee
15.45-16.00
Welcome and opening remarks
16.00-17.30
Session 1: Can the Arctic be a bridge between East and
West?
In recent years, strained relations between Russia and the
West have raised concerns about a spill-over of tensions into
the Arctic region. Some fear that a ‘race’ to control shipping
lanes or Arctic resources further heightens the risk of conflict.
But so far, the Arctic has remained relatively calm and
stable. And as the Arctic ice melts, conditions will become
even tougher, requiring more research and co-operation.
How can we prevent the Arctic from becoming a victim of
broader geopolitical tensions? Could co-operation in the
Arctic be a means for the West to re-engage with Russia?
What role can the EU play in fostering co-operation in the
region?
Speakers: Raymond Arnaudo, Official, US Department of
State
Juha Jokela, Programme Director, Finnish Institute of
International Affairs
Harri Mäki-Reinikka, Ambassador for Northern Policies,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland
Pauline Neville-Jones, Former Chair of the UK Joint
Intelligence Committee
Andrey Zagorskiy, Head of Department, Primakov
Institute of World Economy and International Relations
18.30
Dinner and opening address, Esko Aho
20.30
Fireside chat: “What will the Arctic look like in 2040?”
The Arctic is changing. This frozen frontier is increasingly
shaped by globalisation. What are the long-term ecological,
economic and geopolitical trends affecting the Arctic’s
future? What does this mean for the politics of the region, the
people that live there and the fragile Arctic habitat? And what
can we do about it?
Speakers: Liisa Holmberg, Rector of Sámi Education Institute
Päivi Laajala, Mayor of Oulu
Esko Lotvonen, Mayor of Rovaniemi
Lauri Kivinen, CEO, Yle Finnish Broadcasting Company
Friday, 5 May 2017
8.00-9.00
Breakfast
9.00-9.30
Keynote address: General Sir Richard Barrons, Former
Commander of the Joint Forces Command, British Army
10.00-11.30
Session 2: Connecting the Arctic: Transport, energy and
infrastructure
As the accessibility of the Arctic increases, so does talk about
its economic promise. What lies in store for future economic
development of the Arctic? Will we see large-scale offshore
energy extraction or does the low oil price environment
mean Arctic oil and gas will stay in the ground?
Will trans-Arctic shipping challenge other intercontinental
routes, or will it remain a niche activity? What infrastructure
investment is needed to unlock the region’s economic
potential, and who will invest? Can economic
interdependence prevent political tensions from spilling into
the region?
Speakers: Andrew George, Chairman, Energy and Power,
Marsh
Aki Ojanen, Chief Executive Officer, Aspo
Brian Peters, Chief Risk Officer, Investments, AIG
Tero Vauraste, Vice Chair, Arctic Economic Council
Geir Westgaard, Vice President, Statoil
11.30
Coffee break
12.00-12.45
Presentation: Cybersecurity boosts Arctic co-operation
Jarno Limnéll, Professor, Cybersecurity, Aalto University
13.00
Lunch
14.30-14.50
Video address, Commissioner Karmenu Vella
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
15.00-16.30
Session 3: Sense and sensibility: Navigating Arctic risks and
opportunities
The Arctic is a unique and delicate environment and it is
changing at an alarming rate. Economic development
requires managing a host of risks and challenges, including
difficult and changing climatological circumstances,
contested maritime and territorial boundaries and an
uncertain geopolitical landscape. The Arctic’s fast changing
vulnerable ecosystems also raise questions about how
sustainable development can take place, if at all. Is our
understanding of the region’s complexities up to par? And is
the current system of Arctic governance fit for purpose?
Speakers: Roeland Baan, Chief Executive Officer,
Outokumpu Oyj
Pavel Gudev, Expert of the Russian International Affairs
Council (RIAC)
Peter Jarvis, Head of Environmental, AIG
Timo Koivurova, Research Professor, University of Lapland
Pamela Lesser, Researcher, University of Lapland
Lotta Manninen, Arctic Conservation Officer, WWF Finland
16.30-17.00
Closing panel and Quo vadis
17.00
Free time
18.30
Dinner, Restaurant Saamen Kammi (via Gondola from Hotel
Panorama)
20.30
Fireside chat: “Thinking strategically about the Arctic”
As temperatures rise in the Arctic, the political and economic
potential of the Arctic is slowly being unlocked and the
promise and peril of the region laid bare. However, it is far
from clear what the Arctic region will come to represent: a
model for multilateral co-operation? Another theatre of
conflict? Cold War rhetoric not only fails to acurately describe
current dynamics in the Arctic, but could cause tensions to
escalate. How can we think strategically about the Arctic?
Is conflict pre-determined? Is the region exceptional, or do
familiar strategic dynamics apply?
Speakers: Elisabeth Braw, Non-resident Senior Fellow,
Atlantic Council
Ethan Corbin, Director, Defence and Security Committee,
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Rem Korteweg, Head, Europe in the World Unit, Clingendael
Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen, Assistant Professor, Center for War
Studies, University of Southern Denmark
Andris Spruds, Acting Director, Latvian Institute for
International Affairs
Saturday, 6 May 2017
09.00-11.00
Choice of tourist activity: Walking tour/visit Samiland
exhibition and learn to throw Suopunki (lasso)
11.30
Transfer from Hotel to airport
13.30-15.05
Flight from Kittilä to Helsinki
List of participants
Esko Aho
Raymond Arnaudo
Roeland Baan
Richard Barrons
Sophia Besch
Filippo Bignami
Nina Brander
Elisabeth Braw
Ozlem Canel
Ethan Corbin
Andrew George
Pavel Gudev
Matilda Heikkilä
Liisa Holmberg
Catherine Jahre-Nilsen
Peter Jarvis
Juha Jokela
Timo Jokelainen
Reeta-Liisa Kaukiainen
Tuomo Kemppainen
Lauri Kivinen
Ari-Jussi Knaapila
Timo Koivurova
Rem Korteweg
Leena Kuusniemi
Päivi Laajala
Kristiina Laresvuo
Harri Launonen
Anne Leppälä-Nilsson
Pamela Lesser
Jarno Limnéll
Pekka Liukkonen
Esko Lotvonen
Harri Mäki-Reinikka
Chairman of the Board, East Office of Finnish Industries
Official, US Department of State
Chief Executive Officer, Outokumpu Oyj
Former Commander of the Joint Forces Command, British
Army
Researcher, Centre for European Reform
Senior Researcher, University of applied sciences Switzerland
Senior Specialist, Prime Minister´s Office, Finland
Non-resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council
Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands
Director, Defence and Security Committee,
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Chairman, Energy and Power, Marsh
Expert of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)
Executive Manager, Nordics, AIG
Rector, Sámi Education Institute
Arctic Advisor, Statoil ASA
Head of Environmental, AIG
Programme Director, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Director, Environment and Natural Resources, Centre for
Economic Development
Executive Vice President, Communications and Investor
Relations, Outokumpu Oyj
CEO, Marsh
CEO, Yle, Finnish Broadcasting Company
CEO, Cinia Group Oy
Research Professor, University of Lapland
Head, Europe in the World Unit, Clingendael
Senior Legal Counsel, Rovio Entertainment Ltd
Mayor, City of Oulu
Branch Manager, Finland & Head of Claims, Nordics, AIG
CEO, Promill Oy
EVP Group General Counsel, Kesko Corporation
Researcher, University of Lapland
Professor, Cybersecurity, Aalto University
Branch Manager, Denmark & Head of Property and Special
Risks, Nordics, AIG
Mayor, City of Rovaniemi
Ambassador for Northern Policies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Finland
Arctic Conservation Officer, WWF Finland
Former Chair of the UK Joint Intelligence Committee
Chief European Commentator, The Wall Street Journal
General Manager, Nordics & Property and Special Risks
Executive, Northern Europe, AIG
Chief Executive Officer, Aspo
Aki Ojanen
Chief Risk Officer, Investments, AIG
Brian Peters
Partner, AMBC
Jan Pettersson
Business Director, Gaia Consulting Oy
Pekka Pokela
Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen Assistant Professor, Center for War Studies, University of
Southern Denmark
Embassy of Spain, Finland
Raquel Romero
Embassy of Spain, Finland
José Romero Tamaral
Partner, AMBC
Joonas Ruolahti
Office Manager, Finland, AIG
Kirsi Salminen
Acting CEO, East Office of Finnish Industries
Ilkka Salonen
Loss Control Manager, Northern Europe and CIS, AIG
Mårten Sandblom
Acting Director, Latvian Institute for International Affairs
Andris Spruds
Senior Advisor, Marsh
Juhani Talvia
Deputy Director, Centre for European Reform
Simon Tilford
Vice Chair, Arctic Economic Council
Tero Vauraste
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Karmenu Vella
Vice President, Statoil
Geir Westgaard
Co-ordinator, Verbatum
Päivi Yli-Kyyny
Press and Communications Co-ordinator, Centre for European
Anna Yorke
Reform
Head of Department, Primakov, Institute of World Economy
Andrey Zagorskiy
and International Relations
Lotta Manninen
Pauline Neville-Jones
Simon Nixon
Rasmus Nygård
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