The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to bring the even to the Humber region
The dawn of a major new conference as Chambers partner to bring Energetic Future 2026 to the Humber.(Image: David Hooper)
A new business conference is set to arrive in Hull courtesy of an international collaboration. The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to bring the Energetic Future Conference 2026 to the Humber region later this month.
The conference theme – The North Sea: From Vision to Value – will shine a light on how the sea is transforming into a shared industrial ecosystem, connecting the UK and Norway through hydrogen trade, CO2 transport, offshore wind and maritime logistics. The event will explore how the various elements interact across borders and industries, and what is required to make the ecosystem function effectively in practice, with a host of leading businesses already confirmed to participate.
The occasion will see a sizeable delegation of Norwegian business leaders arrive in the region to explore commercial opportunities in and around the Humber, with proceedings kicking off in style at a glittering reception at The Deep. The evening event on Tuesday, November 17 will be hosted by the Deputy Norwegian Ambassador to the UK, Mariam Naqvi.
During the day, delegates will attend site visits, beginning at Catch in North Lincolnshire to gain a deeper understanding of the industries operating around the Humber, before splitting into two groups to tour businesses on the north and south banks of the Humber. At Catch, there will be presentations by Phillips 66 and VPI and Viking CCS.
The first group will remain in Lincolnshire to visit RWE for lunch, followed by a stop at Able UK, before heading back to Hull in the afternoon, reports Hull Live.
The second group will head to Saltend Chemicals Park, Ineos PX Group, and enjoy a guided tour of Hull Docks hosted by ABP, with select guests also receiving an exclusive portside visit to Siemens Gamesa. The second day of the visit will see the Energetic Future Conference 2026 take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Hull.
A series of energy-focused panel discussions will give industry leaders the platform to spotlight the latest developments, opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Organisers at the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce are now encouraging businesses to explore a range of sponsorship opportunities for the event.
Companies can also get involved by attending the conference, expanding their international networks and forging connections with prospective inward investors.
The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective ‘Voice of Business’, representing more than 2,000 companies across the Humber sub-region. Its membership encompasses 76% of the top 100 companies in the sub-region with over 250 employees, with the vast majority of members being small and medium-sized enterprises.
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