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Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub: Cultural Differences and Barriers in Norwegian-Ukrainian Collaboration

Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub invites you to:

Rebuilding Ukraine: How Can We Build Strong Partnerships Across Borders?

Welcome to the third open webinar of the Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub.

Norway and Ukraine have much to gain from closer collaboration in the construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. At the same time, we know that successful projects involve more than technology, financing, and contracts. They are built on people, relationships, and mutual understanding.

For organizations seeking to collaborate with Ukrainian partners, cultural differences can influence everything from communication and expectation management to decision-making processes and trust-building. It is often not the major differences that create challenges, but the differences we are not aware of.

On desember 03, the Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub invites you to a webinar on cultural differences and barriers between Norway and Ukraine.

Drawing on perspectives from both Norwegian and Ukrainian stakeholders, we will explore how to bridge different workplace cultures and create stronger foundations for future collaboration.

During this session, you will:

  • Gain insights into cultural differences that may affect collaboration between Norwegian and Ukrainian organizations
  • Learn how trust and professional relationships are built in different cultural contexts
  • Hear firsthand experiences from professionals working across both countries
  • Receive practical advice on communication, collaboration, and partnership development
  • Expand your network and deepen your understanding of opportunities in Ukraine

Whether you are already involved in activities in Ukraine, exploring potential opportunities, or simply seeking a better understanding of the market, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help reduce barriers and strengthen future collaboration efforts.

Agenda

09:00–09:05 | Welcome and introduction
Construction City Cluster (CCC)

09:05–09:20 | Corruption
Speaker to be announced.

09:20–09:35 | Security
Trond Håkon Olsen, NOCON.

09:35–09:50 | Cultural barriers
Karin Ellis, Ellis Culture

09:50–10:05 | Insurance and risk
Speaker to be announced.

10:05–10:15 | Closing remarks

Each presentation will last approximately 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for audience questions.

All times are CET (Oslo time). The webinar will be held in English.

The agenda will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Questions?

Place?Online via Teams
Time?Thursday 03, desember 2026
Time: 09.00 to 10:15
Who?Open for everyone

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