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FUTURE ENERGY SOLUTIONS 2024
“Accelerating the Green Transition”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

09:00 Registration opens
09:00 Morning coffee

10:00 Welcome Session

10:00 Welcome Words – Arto Nikkanen, Lappeenrannan Energia
10:05 Greetings from the City of Lappeenranta – Ding Ma, City of Lappeenranta and Janne Hokkanen, LUT University
10:20 Keynote: Preconditions for a sustainable energy system and the role of hydrogen for Finland’s economy – Jukka Leskelä, Finnish Energy
10:50 Navigating the complex landscape: EU Energy Regulations and Sustainability – Eero Ailio, European Commission
11:10 How to accelerate green growth: with a stick or a carrot? – Kati Ruohomäki, Confederation of Finnish Industries
11:30 Wrap-up and discussion

12:00 Lunch and Networking

13:00 Renewable Energy Solutions

13:00 Opening of the session – moderator, Jussi Eskelinen, Syncron Tech
13:05 Transition to cleaner energy sources: Finland’s Onshore Windfarms – Toni Sulameri, Hyötytuuli
13:25 Sustainable solar project developlemt – Arto Ylönen, Forus
13:45 Community Solar Initiatives – Matti Sohlman, Better Energy
14:05 Solar and Wind: the perfect combination for Finland to make a difference – Heidi Laurila, Myrsky Energia
14:25 Repurposing human-altered areas for solar power – Piia Heikkinen, Nordi

14:45 Coffee and Networking

During the coffee break there will be a side-event in the Valtuustosali meeting room:
Baltic Impact Accelerator – Launching round 2. The Baltic Impact Accelerator is a 6-month online program designed to drive sustainable growth for young and small Finnish companies (under 10 years old) seeking international expansion.

15:15 Green Hydrogen

15:15 Opening of the session – moderator, Mari Tuomaala, LUT University
- Hydrogen and carbon value chains in green electrification (HYGCEL)
15:30 Local conditions for PtX success: case eTehdas & Lappeenranta – Antti Pohjoranta, eTehdas
15:40 RES and Hydrogen Economy – Sampo Vilve, 3Flash Finland
16:00 Power to X Technology – Jero Ahola, LUT University
16:20 New digital forms of cross-sectoral collaboration: Case Fast Expert Teams & P2X investments – Kirsimarja Blomqvist, Business School, LUT University
16:45 Closing the Day 1

19:00 Evening Program

Due to the large number of participants, the evening program has changed.
In the evening, we will have a guided walk to explore the main attractions of Lappeenranta’s harbor and fortress. After that, we will move to a building in the fortress called Vihreä Makasiini to enjoy light evening snacks and get to know each other.
NOTE! Dress according to the weather for the walk. The Vihreä Makasiini building is at the outdoor temperature, so dress accordingly for that as well. The more detailed program:

7:00 PM We will meet outside the main entrance of the City Hall to go for a guided walk to the harbor and fortress
8:00 PM Welcome words by Noora Hakkarainen at the Vihreä Makasiini
8.10 PM Light evening snacks, and socializing at the Vihreä Makasiini
10.00 PM Event concludes

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

08:30 Morning coffee

09:00 Energy Markets: Energy Efficiency and Data Solutions

9:00 Opening of the session – moderators, Tuomas Ojanperä and Jerker Brandt, Nollae
9:05 Industrial Energy Efficiency – Where are we going – Esa Vakkilainen, LUT University
9:25 Utilizing waste heat from renewable hydrogen production in the district heating network – Altti Meriläinen, LUT University
9:45 Case Stora Enso: Waste heat for energy production – Vesa-Pekka Vainikka, Imatran Lämpö
10:05 Wrap up and discussion

10:15 Future Electrified Mobile Work Machines

10:15 Opening of the session – moderator, Tommi Kankaanranta, Danfoss
10:20 Joint roadmap 2035 – Future Trends in Mobile Work Machine Industry – Harri Nieminen, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland
10:40 Electrification of Underground Equipment – Samu Kukkonen, Normet
11:00 Electrification of Moving Heavy Construction Equipment – Tomi Voutilainen, Junttan
11:20 Closing words and what’s next

11:25 Lunch and Networking

12:00 Electric Mobility

12:00 Opening of the session – moderator, Tuukka Heikkilä, Finnish Energy
12:05 Prospects for the electrification of transport – Heikki Karsimus, E-mobility
12:25 What are the drivers for the electrification of transportation? – Ville Naumanen, Kempower Oyj, Finland
12:45 Advancements in Electrical Machines for E-Mobility – Jan Bartra, Brno University of Technology
13:05 Finland – the most competitive hydrogen economy country in Europe – Markku Kivistö, Business Finland
13:25 Winning Strategies: Electrified Future – Pavel Buzin, Danfoss

13:45 Wrap up and closing the conference

13:50 Coffee and Networking