Agenda

Find the full agenda here. 

For any questions about the agenda, please contact: Chandler Dalton.

*Agenda times are subject to change

Time Name Description
Saturday, October 25, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMRegistration & Welcome Reception 
7:00 PM - 9:30 PMDinner 
Sunday, October 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 10:00 AMBreakfast & Leisure Time 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMGroup tour | Tromsø from the sea 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMThe Development | Tromsø 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PMThe Polar Musuem 
5:00 PM - 6:15 PMGCR Intro Session
  • Icebreaker – Please come prepared to share a club initiative making a significant impact on members and the marketplace.
  • Roundtable Overview
6:15 PM - 6:30 PMGMA Board Meeting

GMA Board Directors Only.

6:15 PM - 7:00 PMLeisure Time 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDinner

Guest Speaker: Børge Ousland, Norwegian polar explorer

Monday, October 27, 2025
6:30 AM - 8:00 AMBreakfast 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMTransfer to the University in Tromsø 
9:00 AM - 9:20 AMWelcome and Agenda 
9:20 AM - 10:00 AMFirst Session: PAST

What do ice cores and sediment tell us about the past?

10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak 
10:15 AM - 11:30 AMSecond Session: IMPACT
  • What is the impact of climate change on arctic tundra and loss of permafrost?
  • What is the impact on arctic marine? 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AMBreak 
11:45 AM - 1:00 PMThird Session: ACTIONSUtilization of CO2 in industrial emissions for production of methane consuming bacteria to create fish feed. 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMLunch 
2:00 PM - 3:15 PMClub Perspectives

Key to Transitioning to Sustainable Mobility

  • Stig Skjøstad, CEO | NAF
  • Marga de Jager, CEO | ANWB 
  • Rob Slocombe, CEO | RAC WA
  • Eric Hopkins, President & CEO | BCAA
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMThe Consumer Perspective in Green Transition | Group Discussion 
4:00 PM - 4:15 PMWrap-up 
4:15 PM - 4:45 PMTransfer back to hotel 
4:30 PM - 7:00 PMLeisure Time 
7:30 PM - 9:30 PMDinner 
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AMKeynote Speaker: Norwegian Automotive Association 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AMGroup Discussion

GMA Attendees Only

10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBreak 
10:30 AM - 11:45 AMBusiness Environment Updates | Regional Presentations + Q&A
  • Global Business Landscape 
  • Economic and Market Trends 
  • Technology and Innovation  
11:45 AM - 12:45 PMLunch 
12:45 PM - 2:00 PMData & Analytics | Presentation + Facilitated Discussion 
2:00 PM - 2:30 PMBreak 
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM10-15 Year Outlook | Panel + group Discussion 
3:45 PM - 4:45 PMLookback Session and GMA 2026 Preview 
4:45 PMEnd of GCR 
4:45 PM - 7:00 PMLeisure Time 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDinner 
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMGMA Board MeetingGMA Board Directors Only
Time Zone: (UTC+01:00) Stockholm [Change Time Zone]