Sep 25, 2017 09:00 CEST Announcement of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce who recevies this year's Nobel Peace Prize on Friday 6 October at 11.00.

The press conference takes place at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Henrik Ibsens gate 51, Oslo. It is open for media only and accreditation is required. Accreditation information available here.

For all media related requests regarding the announcement, please contact Kristin Wiktorson at [email protected],

For anyone not accredited, there is a possibility to watch the announcement live on a big screen at the Nobel Peace Center in the City Hall Square, Oslo. Interested members of the public will be present, and are likely to accept interview requests if you are after the public's reactions to the announcement. Wikimedia Norway is also present with a group of writers to conduct a live update about the new laureate(s) on Wikipedia. The annoncement will also be stramed live on our website.

Note: On Friday 6 October, at about 14.00 CET, the blue room called the Nobel Field at the Nobel Peace Center will be updated and the new Peace Prize laureate will be included. Photo-op and possibilities for interviews with the Peace Center staff.

The work on the 2017 Peace Prize Exhibition will start immidiately after the announcement. If any media would like to follow the Nobel Peace Center crew during these first intense hours, please contact to schedule. ______

Saturday 7 October, the Nobel Peace Center celebrates the new Peace Prize laureate(s) with a rich program and an open day with free entry for all visitors.

The new laureate(s) is presented in our permanent exhibitions The Nobel Field and The Electronic Wallpapers. Junior Experts from the Children’s Peace Club talk about the new laureate to visitors in the morning. Some of these children may be available to the press if any requests arise.

There will be guided tours in Norwegian and English throughout the day.

A lecture about the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize laureate(s) will be held by the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Olav Njølstad at 13:00 (in English) and 14:00 (in Norwegian)

A presentation of this year's Nobel artist and unveiling of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Diploma takes place before the lecture at 13.00.

There will be possibilities to conduct separate interviews after the lectures. To make appointments, please contact Ingvill Bryn Rambøl, [email protected] or on phone +4792452944.

Facts about the Nobel Peace Center

• one of Norway's most visited museums with app 250 000 vistors per year • presents the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work, in addition to telling the story of Alfred Nobel • is an arena for debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution • is internationally recognized for its emphasis on documentary photography and interactive technology • presents changing exhibitions, engaging digital solutions, films, seminars and events • is an independent foundation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointing the board • Olav Njølstad is the leader of the board, Liv Tørres is the Executive Director • is financed by a combination of public and private funds • the main sponsors and collaborating partners are Hydro, Telenor Group and ABB

Contacts

Ingvill Bryn Rambøl Press Contact Head of Information Press Contact, web editor [email protected] +47 92 45 29 44 +47 48 30 10 00