“It is perhaps the most important event for our industry, drawing more than 60,000 people from close to 100 countries. They come to discuss energy politics and technology, to build partnerships, and to sign contracts,” says Tom Fidjeland, CEO of GCE NODE.
The ONS opening day in Stavanger Monday drew thousands of people, including the Crown Prince of Norway, who officially opened the conference and exhibition.
For the seventh time, GCE NODE organizes a joint pavilion at ONS. 13 small and medium-sized cluster companies are present. Another 24 GCE NODE participants have their own stand at ONS.
The Port of Kristiansand, Pentagon, On & Offshore Services, and Star Information Systems took the stage during the technical session before the University of Agder presented plans to apply for a research center for Life Extension of Offshore Assets.
ONS continues Tuesday through Thursday. On Tuesday, a delegation of politician and business managers from Agder will attend the event.
See pictures from the opening day of ONS 2024
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