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Top international speakers and attendees from around the globe meet in Oslo 7 November to network, gain insights from industry leaders, and be part of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and innovators. Read on and learn more about the12th Annual Norwegian International Entrepreneur Conference (NIEC) 2024.
International Speakers
The conference boasts a lineup of distinguished international speakers who are leaders in their respective fields. These experts will share their insights, experiences, and strategies, providing invaluable knowledge that can help you navigate the complexities of the global business landscape. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, the wisdom imparted by these speakers can inspire and guide you towards success.
Among this year’s keynote speakers are Claudia van Zuiden (Solutionways) , Arturo Massaro (founder Dream school) and Harry Bruintjes from the Netherlands. Foubder of Homeless entrepreneur Andrew Funk comes from USA and Indrani Govender (Mediator beyond Borders) comes from South Africa. Hanuman Das from UK is founder of www.godharmic.com.
“Everyone deserves to live the life their heart longs for, at home, at work and always. You can learn the skills how to do this. And then, just do it,” says Claudia van Zuiden.
Arturo Massaro is an inspiring coach, author, leadership expert, motivational speaker and international trainer. He is founder of the Dream school and inventor of the K.R.A.C.H.T metho, a method to realize your goals much easier and faster.
He has written the book “Expert Tips for Realizing Your Entrepreneurial Goals.”
Hanuman Dass founded Go Dharmic in 2013, which launched a campaign to feed the homeless in London. Today, Go Dharmic works to relieve suffering through serving in disasters, advocating for peace, developing schools and alleviating food poverty. It also helps families facing humanitarian and environmental crisis.
Harry Bruintjes is a clarity coach, a strategist, a thinktank, and speaker dedicated to a singular mission: piercing the veil of self-deception and illuminating the path to authentic self-expression and empowerment.
Andrew Funk is founder and president of Homeless Entrepreneur and a social impact activist for homeless people.
Indrani Govender is an internationally qualified mediator & arbitrator. She also trains and coaches professionals.
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“Moving Towards Mastery”
The theme of the NIEC 2024 Entrepreneur Conference is “Moving Towards Mastery”. Masterful entrepreneurs are driven to create positive change in the world, whether through innovative products, sustainable practices or social impact initiatives. By aligning their business ventures with a higher purpose, they not only inspire others but also find fulfilment and genuine satisfaction in their own work.
While effective leadership is essential, success in entrepreneurship is very much a team effort. Mastery surrounds itself with a diverse network of mentors, seasoned advisors and peers who provide support and invaluable insights. Consciously building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative ecosystem is essential for entrepreneurial greatness.
How it all started
The visionary entrepreneur Kristian Aartun established NIEC back in 2011 and we asked him what inspired him to organize such a conference.
“I attended a seminar at the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. Mr. Johan H. Andresen was one of the speakers and I was so impressed and inspired that I stood up and said, ‘I will organize an international entrepreneur conference next year’. If you’ve said A, you must also say B. And I did it,” says Aartun.
The conference took place in Oslo Concert Hall, and prominent speakers and ambassadors from several countries participated.
“I want to thank my good Norwegian friend and entrepreneur Stian Rustad, founder of 24 Seven. He has been a solid supporter and sponsor for NIEC ever since 2012» says Aartun.
The 12th Annual Norwegian International Entrepreneur Conference (NIEC) 2024
The thoughtfully curated agenda of the 2024 conference reflects the diverse facets of entrepreneurship, delving into pivotal topics that define and shape the entrepreneurial narrative.
At NIEC 2024, you will experience topics like: Innovation, entrepreneurship, inspiration, leadership, how to find your purpose, AI , cyber security. There will interesting key note speeches, and panel discussions.
Meet and network with investors, entrepreneurs, impactful and innovative people from all over the world.
About Kristian Aartun:
Kristian has over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur. He started at the age of 13 to work at radio stations and newspapers. When he was 19, he was hired by Hamburg based music company Edel music AG. He was then the youngest General Manager Music Director in Europe. Through 6 years he built up Edel records Norway from scratch to be the biggest independent record company in Norway.
He was also board member of Norwegian Grammy Awards, board member ethical committee of Norwegian record companies and founder and Chairman of Norway Music Export Norway AS aiming to export Norwegian music internationally. Kristian was also co-founder and Managing Director Of Radio City which was Norway’s most popular local radio at that time. He has also Founded DNBN Dutch Norwegian Business Network and NIEC Norwegian International Entrepreneur Conference.
About NIEC
The Norwegian International Entrepreneur Conference (NIEC) was founded in 2011 by a visionary entrepreneur, Kristian Aartun. His belief that entrepreneurship should transcend the pursuit of profit to embody the creation of value became the cornerstone of NIEC. A Decade of Value Creation Over the past 12 years, NIEC has been at the forefront of entrepreneurial evolution, advocating for value creation through purpose. It has been a platform where like-minded individuals and companies converge to explore how intrinsic and extrinsic values can drive performance and success.
The 12th Annual Norwegian International Entrepreneur Conference (NIEC) 2024, edited by Tor Kjolberg