The geopolitical landscape has been quietly shifting since 2014, the strongest winds blowing more recently with the United States asserting itself more aggressively to partners, while retreating from multilateralism. China is now a world power, positioning itself in contrast to the United States, notably through leaning into multilateral organizations, and supporting free trade.  The transition towards a multipolar world will no doubt impact international and trade relations for the long term.

What new order will emerge? What are the less obvious but significant changes unfolding? What opportunities must be seized, and which tools can small nations, such as Iceland, use to maintain the highest degree of agency, and freedom to chart their own path towards economic prosperity?

Join us for an informative discussion where China experts and experienced business leaders will share insights on these topics and more, and attempt to extrapolate a roadmap towards an emerging future.

The Program

16:00   Opening remarks

16:05  Keynote Address

16:20   Panel Discussion: Are the geopolitical shifts temporary or  here to stay?

17:05  Q&A

17:25  Coffee Break

17:45  Panel Discussion: Balancing act: commercial relations of small states in a multipolar world

18:30  Q&A

18:50  Closing Remarks

19:00  Cocktail reception