Workshop: From University to Global Readiness
Time: May 9th, 8AM-12:00PM Sat Morning | Van Lang University, Campus 3 Register Now - Free Entry
This event marks a strategic milestone in the collaboration between the Faculty of Commerce at Van Lang University and Gokstad Academy
(Norway), with the valued support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi.
One shared mission
Global Readiness (or Global Project) is the essential fusion of professional skills about management, business logic, and AI competence. It is the toolkit that empowers students to thrive in any international environment.
At Gokstad Academy, our mission in Vietnam is to build a lasting bridge between the classroom and the global boardroom. Together with Van Lang University, and with the invaluable support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, we are transforming education into real-world impact. We are not just teaching; we are preparing a new generation of Vietnamese talent to lead in global corporations.
Simon & Atle (Gokstad Academy)
Agenda
Check-in and networking coffee
Join us for an engaging networking focused gathering
Opening ceremony
Introduction of the program (The goals of the programs)
Parallel session (3 rooms)
AI Project Management · Selling Yourself in the Age of AI · Cross Cultural Leadership
Tea-break
Academic-Industry-Diplomatic Panel
Closing & Net working
Why give up your Saturday?
- 3 hours that could change your career
- Learn by Doing Three hands-on sessions: AI project management, AI in Sales & Marketing, and Multicultural management in global teams
- Meet Nordic companies face to face with leaders from Jotun, SalMar, Ekko, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, and NordCham.
- Discover what international companies look for and how to stand out from day one.
Who should attend
For Students
- Practice AI tools for project management and marketing
- Talk directly to Nordic business leaders
- Learn what “globally ready” really means from diplomats and industry leaders.
For Young professionals
- Network with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Nordic companies and NordCham leaders
- Discover Nordic business best practices first hand
- Access top internationally minded talent from Vietnamese universities
Learn from people who are already doing it.
Discover about AI & Nordic best practices for Global Teams.
AI-Driven Project Management in Global Teams
How global teams use technology to deliver results
Stand out or Be replaced: Selling yourself in the Age of AI
How to stand out in an AI-driven job market; why personal values, mission, and vision are your competitive advantage; how to use AI to better understand and articulate your strengths and values, and using this alignment in CVs, applications, and interviews
Multi-culture Management in Global Teams
How to work effectively across multicultural and borders
Guest speakers
Explore the diverse background and expertise of our speakers.
Karin Greve-Isdahl
Name: Ms. Karin Greve-Isdahl
Position:
- Commercial Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy
- Country Director of Innovation Norway in Vietnam
- Vice-Chair of Nordcham Vietnam (Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam)
Nationality: Norwegian
Simon Hansen Elvestad
Dang Tran Ngoc Han
Mads Werner
Name: Mads Werner
Nationality: Danish
Position:
- CEO at Ecotek and Ekko
- Board Member of NordCham in Vietnam (Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam)
Per Morten Aarvold
Name: Per Morten Aarvold
Nationality: Norwegian
Position:
- General Director at Jotun Vietnam
Christian Valland Sivertsen
Mr. Christian Valland Sivertsen
Nationality: Norwegian
Position:
- Director – Country Manager of SalMar Vietnam
Organizers
Van Lang University
Van Lang University founded in 1995, is a private, multi-disciplinary institution aiming to be among Asia's top young universities by 2030. Known for a holistic educational philosophy, VLU focuses on experiential learning across various fields—notably technology, art, and health sciences—with a >95% job placement rate
Gokstad Academy
Gokstad Akademiet/ Gokstad Academy is a modern Norwegian vocational college founded in 2020, offering ECTS, NOKUT-accredited, practical education in IT, design, project management, and business; focuses on flexible, career-oriented, and future-focused learning aimed at meeting labor market needs
Event partners
The workshop “From University to Global Readiness” is supported by a strong network of partners, ranging from diplomatic missions to leading Nordic multinational corporations. Through these close collaborations, the programme offers a learning pathway grounded in the real-world demands of the global market.
THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY
Honoring by the official presence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, underscoring Gokstad Academy’s global prestige and our shared commitment to bringing Nordic excellence to Vietnam’s future leaders.
Nordcham vietnam
NordCham Vietnam is the premier non-profit business chamber representing Nordic companies in Vietnam. It acts as a bridge for trade and investment, promoting sustainable business practices, networking, and advocacy.
jotun Vietnam
Jotun is a Norwegian paint and coatings company founded in 1926 in Norway, and today it is one of the world’s leading producers of decorative paints, protective coatings, marine coatings, and powder coatings, serving customers in more than 100 countries.
Carlsberg Vietnam
Founded in 1847 in Denmark, Carlsberg is a global brewing leader known for developing the pH scale and creating the first quality lager. Carlsberg entered Vietnam in 1993, becoming the first Danish investor there, and operates a major brewery in Hue, producing international brands.
Ekko Vietnam
Founded in 2018, Ekko is a fintech pioneer providing an Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform that empowers employees to access earned pay instantly, enhancing financial wellness and retention for leading employers
salmar Vietnam
Founded in 1991 in Norway, SalMar is the world's second-largest salmon farming company, with operations spanning Norway, Iceland, Scotland, and offshore facilities. Salmar supplies healthy, high-quality salmon products to more than 50 countries worldwide, including Vietnam.