Global Outlook - Seeing the world as it is

We face a world riddled by crisis and many are seemingly unresolvable. This year’s event takes a realistic look at developments in the world of business, politics and the environment - assessing root causes and likely future trajectories. Our set of renowned experts combine somber analysis with progressive ideas for how we can move forward.

• Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway
• Jerome Jean Haegeli, Group Chief Economist, Swiss Re Institute
• Ingeborg Gjærum, Chief Operating Officer, Volue
• Professor Selmer Bringsjord, Director of Rensselaer AI & Reasoning Lab

Key note:

• Espen Barth Eide: Seeing the world as it is
• Jerome Jean Haegeli:  Navigating the economic outlook, today and tomorrow
• Ingeborg Gjærum: Transitioning to see the world as we want it to be
• Selmer Bringsjord:  AI and Employment: Threat or Inspiration?

• A panel with Martin Sandbu, European Economics Commentator, Financial Times, Christian Jensen, Editor-in-chief, Politiken and Christina Pletten, Commentator, Aftenposten.

Global Outlook will be moderated by Anita Pratap , international journalist, author and documentary filmmaker. 

Note. There is access control at Arendal cultural and town hall, and some extra time must be calculated to enter. Please note that it is not permitted to bring bottles, umbrellas and similar objects into the building.