Arctic Forum

The Arctic: Opportunities in the Global North
Join Mayor Annise D. Parker and the City of Houston for a global gathering of industry thought leaders and high-level government officials as they discuss opportunities for expanded business growth and international cooperation in the Arctic. 

This executive dialogue will explore the impact of new technologies, synergistic collaboration, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable development strategies that make the Arctic the next great economic frontier, as well as a shared responsibility for all mankind. 

Houston is widely regarded as a world energy capital, and a global nexus for industry best practices and new technological innovations. Therefore, Houston is uniquely suited to foster this dialogue. 

The program agenda has been designed by the OTC’s Arctic Technology Conference and UH Energy, with major support offered by the Greater Houston Partnership and the Consulates General of Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Sweden. The Houston Consular Forum will be chaired by the International Trade Administration.
                  Confirmed guest speakers include:

• The Honorable Annise D. Parker, Mayor, City of Houston
• The Honorable Pete Olsen, U.S. Congressman
• The Honorable Gene Green, U.S. Congressman
• Mr. Bob Harvey, President and CEO, GHP
• Mr. Jason Nye, Senior Vice President, U.S. Offshore, Statoil
• Mr. Mikko Niini, Chairman of Finnish Maritime Association
• Dr. Peter Lundgren, Umeå University, Sweden
• Dr. Omar Hatamleh, Associate Chief Scientist, NASA
• Mr. Inuuteq Holm Olsen, Minister, Greenland Rep.
• Mr. Mitch Bloom, VP, Canadian Northern Dev. Agency
• Mr. Darrell K. Beaulieu, Chair, Northwest Territories Business Development