Army Summit 2023 - The war in Ukraine; Impact on Future Land Power

Watch the recording of this year's conference here: Army Summit 2023 recording

This fall, the Norwegian Army and the Norwegian Atlantic Committee arrange Army Summit for the 15th time. Army Summit is all about sharing knowledge and discuss challenges for the land power. With a background of the ongoing war in Europe, the speakers will reflect upon where to head next, how and why.

– The brutal war in Ukraine is a daily battle both military, mentally and politically. Together with our allies in NATO we support Ukraine with donations of equipment and training. In doing this we also have an important opportunity to share observations and knowledge with Ukrainian soldiers and we will continue to support Ukraine as long as it takes. This year's Army Summit will discuss the ongoing war's implications for the current and future land power.

Major General Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army

– The Russian Federation has challenged the European security order. Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has brought heightened awareness and changes in NATO, with Finland’s admission and Sweden’s application for NATO Membership. This will strengthen NATO and especially improve the security dynamics in the Nordic region. The war in Ukraine has forced the Alliance and Ukraine to stand together and face a threat which endanger our common values and our freedom as sovereign countries.

Kate Hansen Bundt, Secretary-General, The Norwegian Atlantic Committee

Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski, Commanding General of the V Corps, U.S. Army and General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff, the British Army are the keynote speakers of this year’s Army Summit.

The Nordic Army Chiefs will also participate.

Johanne Haarklou Jensen, Conscript Representative of the Norwegian Army will guide us through the program at Army Summit.

During Army Summit, The Norwegian Army will present an equipment display outside the conference venue. Scroll down to view the program.

PROGRAM ARMY SUMMIT 2023:

10:00-10:50:
Registration outside the conference venue, please bring your ID.

Program host: Johanne H. Jensen, Conscript Representative of the Norwegian Army

Session I:
11:00-12:30: The war in Ukraine and its impact on Future Land Power

Opening piece by the Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces

Opening speech by Bjørn Arild Gram, The Norwegian Minister of Defence

Major General Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army

Moderator: Professor dr.philos Janne Haaland Matlary, Department of Political Science, University of Oslo, Adjunct Professor, The Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College

Keynote: Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski, Commanding General of the V Corps, U.S. Army

Q&A

12:30-10:30: Lunch break
Bbq and refreshments served by Veteran meets veteran

Session II:
13:10-15:30 Perspectives on Future Land Power in the Nordic region

Music by His Majesty the King’s Guard Band

The Norwegian Army’s Award for Respect, Responsibility, Courage

The Norwegian Army’s Innovation Award

Major General Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army

Kristian Simonsen, Command Sergeant Major of the Norwegian Army

Keynote: General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff,
the British Army

Kate Hansen Bundt, Secretary General, The Norwegian Atlantic Committee

Q&A

Major General Jonny Lindfors, Commander of the Swedish Army

Lt. General Pasi Välimäki, Commander of the Finnish Army

Chief of the Royal Danish Army, Major General Gunner Arpe Nielsen

Major General Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army

Moderator: Per Erik Solli, Senior Defence Analyst, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Q&A