Program

Doors open

8.45 - 10.00

Welcome and introduction

10.00 - 11.20

Remarks by:

• Benjamin Dousa - Minister of International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Sweden

• Lina Gandløse Hansen - State Secretary for Trade and Investments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

• Pasi Hellman - Under-secretary of State for Development Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

• Kajta Nordgaard - Ambassador of Norway to Denmark, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway

• Henrik Fredborg Larsen - Director of the UNDP Nordic Representation Office

• Anne-Claire Howard - Chair of the UN Procurement Network, UNOPS

Break

11.20 - 11.35

Introduction to participating un agencies

11.35 - 13.15

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

• International Organization for Migration (IOM)

• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

• United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

• United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

• UN Secretariat

• UN Women

• World Bank Group

• World Food Program (WFP)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Lunch and network

13.15 - 14.00

company displays

14.00 - 14.45

panel discussion

14.45 - 15.45

Navigating global uncertainty: UN Procurement in 2025

This panel brings together senior UN procurement officials to explore how the UN system is adapting to geopolitical instability and evolving funding challenges. The discussion will examine key trends shaping UN procurement and whether companies should adjust their approach to remain competitive in this shifting landscape.

• Fabrizio Bertora - Chief, Procurement Section (UNHCR)

• Andrés Blasco - Humanitarian Supplies Specialist (UNFPA)

• Katinka Rosenbom, Chief Contracting (UNICEF)

• Rula Abu Nimreh, Senior Procurement Manager (UNOPS)

break

15.45 - 16.00

panel discussion

16.00 - 16.45

Best practice as a Nordic vendor to the UN system

This panel brings together representatives from Nordic countries across different sectors who have successfully become vendors to the UN system. The session will share best practices and focus on concrete steps to become a UN supplier and improve procurement processes.

Round off

16.45 - 17.00

reception: nordic global impact

17.00 - 19.00