Aberdeen city and shire councils will showcase the north-east’s business prowess and hospitality at an international conference in Norway next week.
Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) is a biennial oil and gas industry event held in Stavanger.
It boosts business by providing a platform for companies and organisations to meet and share information.
The councils will have a stand in the Scottish Development International (SDI) pavilion.
They will be joined by a number of north-east firms, including Blaze Manufacturing Solutions, Denholm MacNamee, Flowline Specialists and Roemex.
The Newtonhill Pipe Band and Aberdeenshire ceilidh band Hoolichan will perform at the Aberdeen city and shire festival pavilion at Vagen Harbour, where traditional Scottish cuisine will also be laid on.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, George Adam, said: “Aberdeen has close ties with Stavanger, which we have been twinned with since 1990.
“ONS provides a tremendous opportunity to engage directly with a large number of international companies from the offshore industry.
“Whilst it is a particularly challenging time for companies involved in the industry there are still great opportunities for innovative partnerships, inward investment and export.
“It is essential that we continue to highlight on a global stage that Aberdeen is open for business and that we have the expertise and knowledge to take on ambitious ventures across the world.”
Councillor David Aitchison, chairman of the infrastructure services committee at Aberdeenshire Council, said: “We look forward to returning to Stavanger this year with our colleagues at Aberdeen City Council.
“ONS allows us to demonstrate on an international stage what our fantastic region has to offer and I am sure our stand partners will benefit from this unique opportunity.
“The festival element of ONS really adds value to the experience, enabling our companies to maximise their time in Stavanger whilst showcasing our renowned hospitality.”
ONS 2016 runs from Monday to Thursday.
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