Programme for the Faroe Islands event at the Expo 2025
Thursday, 4 September 2025
(By invitation only)
Location: Nordic Pavilion
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10:00 – Welcome Remarks
Introduction and brief overview of the day
10:05 – Official Opening
Sirið Stenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade, Sirið Stenberg
10:15 – Remarks on behalf of the Japanese Government
MP FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
10:25 – Tonik: The Mix-Tech Concept
Greg Worley
Introducing the concept: where art, technology, and business intersect
10:35 – Faroe Islands Stamps – a Window into Our Culture
Ingun Nolsøe Olsen, Philatelic Director, Posta Stamps Faroe Islands
Exclusive release of the Stamp Created for the celebration of Expo 2025
10:55 – Faroes and Japan – Together Towards a Better Future
Áki Johansen, Head of Faroese Representation in Beijing
11:05 – Varðin
Faroese exporter of premium mackerel and herring
11:25 – Atlantic Airways
Sølvi Jespersen, Marketing Executive
Presentation of the company and the Faroe Islands as a travel destination
11:45 – Guðrun og Guðrun
Guðrun Rógvadóttir, co-founder
Looking Back to See the Future. Reduce, Reuse, Rebirth
12:00 – RØDD
Jens L. Thomsen, Sound Artist
A living soundscape, uniting voices from across the world
12:15 – Lunch Reception
Opportunity to enjoy the sound installation and Faroese films during the break
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13:15 – Tonik: Art & Green Energy Focus
Event theme continuation with a sustainability lens
13:25 – Filmmaking in the Faroe Islands
Marjun Niclasen, Head of Faroese Film Institute
Unique stories, stunning locations, and attractive incentives
13:45 – Artist Talk
Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir, Visual Artist
About her art and ties to Japan
14:05 – Digital Solutions for Everyday Life
Nicolai Mohr Balle, Program Director, Digital Faroe Islands
14:30 – Towards 100% Renewables in the Faroe Islands
Terji Nielsen, Head of R&D Department, SEV
14:55 – Moon Energy and the Faroe Islands Space Program
Minesto
Renewable Tidal Energy and the Faroe Islands as a development hub
15:15 – Coffee Break
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15:45 – Tonik: Outlook & Japanese Start-up Cooperation
Closing remarks on fostering cross-national innovation
15:55 – Distilling Faroe Islands into a Bottle
Bogi K. Mouritsen, Founder, Faer Isles Distillery
16:05 – TARI – Seaweed from the Faroe Islands
Agnes Mols Mortensen
16:15 – Green Maritime Technology
Jákup Lamhauge, VP Finance and Product, Greensee
16:25 – Flowcore – Artificial Intelligence
Ólavur Ellefsen, CEO and Co-founder
16:35 – Storied Faroese Wool, Modern Knitwear Fashion
Sissal K. Kristiansen, Owner and Designer, Shisa Brand
16:50 – Closing Reception
A glass of wine or beer to celebrate the day’s exchange.
