March
14th - 18th VAASA, FINLAND
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VAASA ENERGYWEEK 2016 MARCH 14-18, 2016 The Vaasa region is powered by EnergyVaasa, the largest energy cluster in the Nordic countries. The annually organized Vaasa EnergyWeek is the place where the cluster companies gather to network and make business. Vaasa EnergyWeek offers interesting events and forums for experts in both the public and private sectors. The international event is arranged for the fifth time in 2016. Now it grows with several new events. Gas Exchange is expanding the successful Wind Exchange concept into new areas of the energy scene. The big potential of natural and bio gas is also handled in the new Energy Law event. Energy & Buildings, one of the traditional seminars at the Vaasa EnergyWeek, offers now its participants an opportunity to discuss business and technology in a networking event in parallel with the expert seminar.
The mix of traditional and new events makes Vaasa EnergyWeek an even more interesting week of energy. Meet people with the same burning interest for energy as yourself, join discussions and expand your professional network to the next level. This is the place to be to get connected! All events are open for the public and free to attend. Make sure to register now: go to ENERGYWEEK.FI and guarantee your spot at the event.
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SCHEDULE 2016 MARCH 14-18, 2016 MONDAY March 14
TUESDAY March 15
Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar Exhibition Vaasa City Hall 10:00 - 17:00 Energy & Environment Seminar Vaasa City Hall 12:00 - 16:00
Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar Exhibition Vaasa City Hall 10:00 - 15:00 Africa Energy Forum Ritz 12:00 - 17:00
EnergyWeek evening Fontana Club 19:00 -
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WEDNESDAY March 16
Wind & Solar Seminar Vaasa City Hall 10:00 - 15:00
Includes Energy Match Art Hall 10:00 - 16:00
EnergyWeek evening Academill 19:00 - 22:00
Sales Café Workshop Hanken 12:30 - 17:00
THURSDAY March 17
FRIDAY March 18
v Vaasa Gas Exchange Exhibition Vaasa City Hall 09:00 - 16:00 Includes Energy Match Art Hall 10:00 - 16:00
Energy & Buildings Exhibition Vaasa City Hall 09:00 - 15:00
Vaasa Gas Exchange Seminar Vaasa City Hall 10:00 - 15:00
Energy Law Tammipiha 12:30 - 17:00
Energy & Buildings Seminar Vaasa City Hall 10:00 - 14:00
EnergySpin Hanken 12:00 - 16:00
EnergySpin networking Hanken 17:00 - 19:00
Exchange –events
Seminar events
Evening events
Other events
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Monday March 14, 12:00 - 16:00
Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1)
Energy & Environment Seminar
All presentations held in Finnish
Every year since 2005 the Energy & Environment Seminar has been inviting decision makers, business representatives and researchers to discuss current and interesting energy topics. This year the seminar aims to initiate interaction between public and private decision makers by offering an interesting mix of speakers representing both parties. THEME I: HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE A MODEL WHERE BIO FUEL IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE THAN FOSSIL FUEL FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION?
THEME II: THE ENERGY SYSTEMS OF THE FUTURE, RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND ENERGY STORAGE
Instead of importing fossil fuels the natural choice should be to produce biodiesel from domestic raw materials. Using wood chips should be more cost effective than using coal. How can we make domestic fuel the number one option and move towards carbon neutral energy production? During the first part of the E&E Seminar political decision makers and the field’s leading companies and organisations give their view on these issues.
Renewable energy solutions are often distributed solutions. Wind farms multiply and even single house owners are switching to small scale solar. The increased amount of renewable energy solutions – producing seasonal energy dependent on weather conditions – is creating a growing demand for energy storage. How can this be done in an economically feasible way? The most commendable experts from the academic world and the private sector address these issues in the second part of E&E Seminar.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MR OLLI REHN
Minister of Economic Affairs How does the Finnish government currently support the goal of domestically sustainable fuel for energy production and what are the measures for the future?
Go to Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1, Vaasa 6
Contact MIA BRÄNNBACKA Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce mia.brannbacka@chamber.fi +358 50 309 2331
SARAH SHERIDAN
Senior Policy Officer in the Directorate-General, European Commission How can the European Commission support the Finnish national goals concerning sustainable solutions?
Tuesday March 15, 12:00 - 15:00
Ritz
Africa Energy Forum
AFRICA IS THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES Many African economies with GDP growth rates of 4–6 % are investing extensively in new infrastructure such as power generation and transmission, harbours, roads, airports etc. The Africa Energy Forum highlights energy sector investments and opportunities in selected African countries. Our keynote speakers will give country presentations and present their views on the best business energy market opportunities in these areas. The forum will round off with a networking session where country representatives will answer more detailed questions. Take the unique opportunity to explore and establish contacts to the growing economies in Africa! KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
BONNY HAUFIKU
H.E. Ambassador, Namibia The newly appointed Ambassador to open the Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Bonny Haufiku is a Pioneer diplomat of Namibia.
Go to Ritz, Kirkkopuistikko 22, Vaasa
MOHAMED ZERKTOUNI
H.E. Ambassador, Kingdom of Morocco. H.E. Mr. Mohammed Ariad, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco in Helsinki. Worked for several years as deputy chief of mission at different Moroccan Embassies in Washington, Brussels, and London. One of his main objectives as an Ambassador is to strengthen the economic ties and relations between Finland and Morocco.
Contact MAISSA FTITI International Business Coordinator, Technology Centre Merinova maissa.ftiti@merinova.fi +358 40 670 7373
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Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00, Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00
Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1)
Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar
WELCOME TO THE TOP INTERNATIONAL WIND AND SOLAR POWER EVENT IN VAASA, FINLAND, 15–16 MARCH 2016! Now arranged for the sixth time, Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar is the annual event for networking and showcasing your products and expertise to decision makers and potential partners. The event consists of an exhibition, briefings and a high-standard seminar. VAASA WIND EXCHANGE & SOLAR IS THE BIGGEST EVENT OF ITS KIND IN FINLAND Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar is an intense, two-day networking event that gathers experts and decision-makers from all around Europe. The exhibition and seminars give a great glimpse into the market and its possibilities in the Nordics and Europe. The event gathers companies and other relevant actors in the field, offers solutions to wind power challenges and portrays wind power in a good light.
Attending Vaasa Wind Exchange&Solar is an excellent possibility for you to to build and strengthen your networks, increase your knowledge about wind power, lead negotiations about co-operation and create new customer relations. Exhibitors at Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar will feature representatives of municipalities and authorities; wind and solar power developers; constructors and investors; turbine, solar cell, panel and component manufacturers; consultants and educators as well as experts in electrification, maintenance, service and transportation. We are expecting more than 1.000 attendants and exhibitors from all around Europe.
Vaasa Wind Exchange & Solar is arranged by Pohjanmaan Expo Oy. The exhibition company arranges professional and public events of current interest throughout the Ostrobothnia region.
Go to Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1, Vaasa 8
Contact HANNA NYHOLM Project Manager, Pohjanmaan Expo Oy hanna.nyholm@pohjanmaanexpo.fi +358 400 691 681
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Wednesday March 16, 10:00 - 15:00
Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1)
Wind & Solar Seminar
WIND & SOLAR SEMINAR: FUTURE ENERGY SOURCES, 16 MARCH 2016. NEW POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES
UPDATE YOUR PERSPECTIVE
According to the Finnish energy roadmap, future energy markets will be increasingly based on renewable energy sources. The growing amount of renewables will create new possibilities and challenges – both from a technical and economical point of view. Solar and wind power, being inherently irregular, demand more attention when it comes to energy balancing and production estimates.
The Wind & Solar Seminar provides updated and necessary information for all players in the fields of energy production, technology, marketing and financing. The conference day begins with issues regarding future prospects related to new technical solutions and global sustainable development.
Wind & Solar Seminar is arranged by Vaasa Energy Institute in association with Merinova.
Other topics include environmental outlook and technical development/challenges from both a solar and wind power perspective and Horizon 2020 funding possibilities.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
JARI KAIVO-OJA
Researcher, EUFORIE Acted as a researcher and expert within the energy field in several international EU-projects. Docent of the University of Helsinki and the University of Lapland. Researcher for the European energy efficiency project EUFORIE 2015-2018.
Go to Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1, Vaasa
STEPHEN FOX
Panliska Former Scottish Government civil servant and diplomat with 30 years experience of EU funds. He now runs his own consultancy Panliska Ltd as an EU project broker and facilitator and helps to put together projects and bids for EU funding mainly on renewable energy, agriculture and rural issues.
Contact TEEMU NÄRVÄ Publicity Manager, Vaasa Energy Institute teemu.narva@vei.fi +358 400 817 006
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Wednesday March 16, 13:00-17:00
Hanken
Sales Café
NO MORE SELLIBACY – THE POINT OF SALE IS UPON US Round tables can do wonders – just ask King Arthur. This is why we invite the knights of our time – engineers, B2B sales professionals and academics – to network and learn from legendary sales wizards. Join us at EnergyWeek for a sellebration of best practices! SALES CAFÉ 16 MARCH 2016 12:30 Registration 13:00 Welcome by Ms Heidi Hellström 13:10 Presentation by Mr Thomas Lundqvist 14:00 Coffee Break 14:10 Presentation by Mr Paul Viio
14:30 SALES CAFÉ: Round Table Discussions • Negotiation techniques • Future sales tools • Key Account Management 16:30 Wrap up and panel discussion led by our moderator Ms Heidi Hellström, featuring Thomas Lundqvist with honourable participation by international companies from Vaasa area.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
THOMAS LUNDQVIST
DR. PAUL VIIO
Writer, speaker and leadership expert, Brainscan Thomas Lundqvist has extensive experience from helping companies to increase sales. He is also a well known author and has written several books about sales and leadership.
Go to Hanken, Kauppapuistikko 2, Vaasa 10
Professor, Aalto University’s School of Business Dr. Paul Viio is a leading value sales and B2B relationship management expert. With his guidance everyone can excel in strategic sales and customer relationship management.
Contact LASSE POHJALA Senior Business Advisor, Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK lasse.pohjala@vasek.fi +358 400 629 388
Wednesday March 16, 12:30 - 17:00
Tammipiha
Energy Law
LAW AND POLICY OF EU NATURAL GAS MARKETS – STATE OF PLAY AND FUTURE TRENDS Natural gas markets in Finland and the EU are going through major changes. In the EU, external dependency on Russia (as a source) and dependency on Ukraine (as a transit country) are making headlines with the on-going Russia – Ukraine dispute. At the same time, the EU natural gas markets are progressing towards a more competitive model. Both issues are addressed through new regulatory measures. In Finland, the new natural gas market act will end the era of monopolization. Gas markets are opening
up and the new regulatory framework attempts to create scope for competition. The Vaasa Energy Week session, organized by University of Helsinki law school (Vaasa unit), will examine ongoing and future changes in the regulatory framework for natural gas markets in the European Union and Finland. Speakers include practitioners, academics and public officials from European organisations.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
KIM TALUS
Professor, University of Helsinki Kim Talus is a Professor of energy law at the Vaasa unit of University of Helsinki. He is also a Professor of European Energy Law at UEF Law School and the Editor-in-Chief of Oil, Gas and Energy Law (www.ogel.org)
Go to Tammipiha, Pitkäkatu 28-30, Vaasa
DR. DIRK BUSCHLE
Deputy Secretary General, Energy Community Dirk Buschle has been Deputy Director of the Energy Community Secretariat since 2011 and has led its legal unit since 2007. He is in charge of ensuring implementation of European energy law in the countries of the Energy Community. He is also in charge of dispute resolution and negotiations and has acted as mediator in high-profile investor-state conflicts in the energy sector. Prior to his current position, Dirk was Head of Cabinet of the President of the Court of Justice of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in Luxembourg.
Contact KIM TALUS Professor of Energy Law, University of Helsinki kim.talus@uef.fi +358 50 442 3315
Check out To find out more about the natural gas markets, check out Vaasa Gas Exchange on page 14! 11
Wednesday - Thursday, 16. - 17.3. 10.00 - 16.00
Vaasa City Art Gallery
Energy Match
Copyright: European Commission
MAKE NEW CONTACTS IN HIGH SPEED MEETINGS Energy Match gives you the opportunity to meet potential business and technology partners in the field of energy during pre-scheduled meetings. In the matchmaking event, people meet and greet at high-speed - 20 minutes is enough to make first impressions and new contacts. The event is for companies and experts working in the field of energy, in particular wind, solar and gas.
REGISTRATION Register by 2 March 2016 via the online matchmaking tool. In your profile you can describe your business focus and collaboration wishes. The better your profile, the more meeting requests you will receive. Once the matchmaking tool is open for booking, you can send and receive meeting requests online. You will receive your personal meeting schedule by e-mail one week before the event.
Energy Match is organized by Enterprise Europe Network, the largest business support organization in Europe, in cooperation with EnergyWeek organizers. We offer support before, during and after the matchmaking event.
The event is free of charge, however registration is mandatory.
Go to Vaasa City Art Gallery, Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1 D, Vaasa 12
Contact SATU ALAPIHA Enterprise Europe Network satu.alapiha@turkusciencepark.com +358 50 383 0355
Register Register by 2 March 2016 in www.b2match.eu/energymatch2016
Thursday March 17, 12:00 - 16:00
Hanken
EnergySpin
BUILDING THE GROWTH: ENERGY STARTUPS, INVESTORS AND GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS EnergySpin is the forum where world class energy startups and talents meet with international investors and executives. VAASA, FINLAND – THE PLACE TO BE FOR ENERGY INVESTORS AND INNOVATORS Finland offers unique opportunities for investors seeking new markets. Not only is Finland the world’s leading innovator in the energy and environment field (relative to population), more than 40 % of Finnish public R&D funding goes to these sectors. Furthermore, Finland ranks number 2 in both the 2014 Global Cleantech Innovation Index and the EU Eco-innovation scoreboard 2013. Vaasa region’s energy cluster, EnergyVaasa, includes over 140 businesses, accounts for 30 % of Finland’s total energy technology exports and has an annual turnover
of EUR 4.4 billion. When the cluster’s 10,000 brains are at work, it’s natural that new disrupting technologies and innovations are born. THE ENERGYSPIN EVENT We expect EnergySpin to attract some 200 participants. The event begins with a series of speeches about disruptive energy technology possibilities and new partnering investment strategies. We will also announce the top 30 most promising energy startups in Europe. After this, attendees are invited to join a one-hour pitching followed by serious match making and networking. Come and join us in Vaasa 17 March 2016!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
PREBEN BIRR-PEDERSEN
CEO, CLEAN CLEAN is Denmark’s leading green cluster organisation and a strong platform for new green solutions in dynamic international partnerships.
Go to Hanken, Kauppapuistikko 2, Vaasa
TOP 30
TOP30 most promising energy startups in Europe will be presented by VES Vaasa Entrepreneurship Society. Many of the startups will be the disruptive game changers in their field.
Contact MARKO KOSKI Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK marko.koski@vasek.fi +358 50 561 5858
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Thursday March 17, 09:00 - 16:00
Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1)
Vaasa Gas Exchange
NEW! WELCOME TO THE VAASA GAS EXCHANGE EVENT IN VAASA, FINLAND, 17 MARCH 2016 The new Vaasa Gas Exchange (VGE) event is organised by the Vaasa Energy Institute (VEI) in partnership with Merinova, Stormossen, VASEK, Wärtsilä and the Åbo Akademi University. At VGE enterprises can meet other actors, driving forces and potential partners from Finland and other parts of the world. GAS IS IN THE AIR! MEET THE ACTORS & DRIVING FORCES FROM TODAYS HOTTEST INDUSTRY
THE CLIMATE IS RIGHT FOR GAS - AND GAS IS RIGHT FOR THE CLIMATE
VGE is an international networking event for energy experts, focusing on gases including natural gas, LNG, biogas, LBG and other gaseous fuels for power generation, transport and shipping today and in the future.
Paris Climate Conference (COP21) objective is to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, from all the nations of the world, to be signed in 2015 and implemented by 2020. The key expected result is to limit the global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius by 2100. Gas business will play an important role in obtaining that target.
The heart of the event is the exhibition hall where exhibitors can showcase activities and products. Participants can also reserve conference rooms and meet up with corporate representatives. The event includes an evening function on Wednesday 16 March 2016 and a free open seminar on Thursday 17 March 2016.
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Go to Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1, Vaasa 14
Contact TEEMU NÄRVÄ Publicity Manager, Vaasa Energy Institute teemu.narva@vei.fi +358 400 817 006
Thursday March 17, 10:00 - 15:00
Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1)
Gas Exchange Seminar
GAS EXCHANGE SEMINAR REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN
VAASA PROVIDES SOLUTIONS ON LAND AND AT SEA
The global gas revolution – oil replaced by natural gas – will be the main topic of the Gas Exchange Seminar. For example LNG is becoming an environmentally and economically viable option. When it comes to smallscale power generation and transport, the transition to methane gas can only be sustainable if it includes a reasonable share of biogas.
In Vaasa international companies are working with a wide range of gas solutions for the world market providing solutions throughout the small to mid scale LNG chain, that bring LNG to consumers both on land and at sea. The Vaasa region also has local biogas production and several development projects to showcase. Drop by and learn more about how political goals and the world gas market affects your business.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
RASMUS VALANKO
Manager, WBCSD Rasmus Valanko is a manager for Climate & Energy with the Genevabased World Business Council for Sustainable Development. In this role he coordinates private sector cooperation aiming to create and scale-up business solutions across the main mitigation levers and resilience building measures.
KIM WIKSTRÖM
Professor, PBI Research, Åbo Akademi Professor in Industrial management, expert in industrial investments in energy and transportation. Driving changes to the industrial logic through innovations in technology, governance and ICT.
Check out To find out more about the legislation around the natural gas markets, check out Energy Law on page 11. 15
Friday March 18, 09:00 - 15:00
Vaasa City Hall
Energy & Buildings Exhibition
WELCOME TO THE TOP INTERNATIONAL ENERGY & BUILDINGS EVENT IN VAASA, FINLAND ON 18 MARCH 2016! The expanded and renewed event covers topics related to innovative energy, construction and automation solutions for new build, refurbishment, residential, commercial and industrial purposes. This year’s Energy & Buildings event includes an exhibition, companies’ briefings and a high-class expert’s seminar focusing on energy efficient rebuilding and urban renewal. We welcome building and engineering companies as well as companies specialized for example in research and development, HVAC, lighting, automation and control as well as sustainable building materials to showcase their offering.
Among the expected visitors we also include representatives for educational institutions, estate owners and public authorities. The busy day is topped off with a networking hour giving you the chance to continue discussions with colleagues and customers in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Energy & Buildings event is arranged by Pohjanmaan Expo Oy. The exhibition company arranges professional and public events of current interest throughout the Ostrobothnia region.
Go to Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1, Vaasa 16
Contact MIRELLA KIVELÄ Project Manager, Pohjanmaan Expo Oy mirella.kivela@pohjanmaanexpo.fi Tel. +358 400 910 180
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Friday March 18, 10:00 - 14:00
Vaasa City Hall
Energy & Buildings Seminar
ENERGY EFFICIENT RENOVATIONS It is important to ensure that our new buildings are energy efficient, but the real challenge lies within the already built building stock. 90% of the existing buildings in the EU will still be standing and occupied in the year 2050. The current building stock accounts for 40% of the primary energy demand today. Renovation can cut this energy usage by as much as 80%. By using new technology and methods for renovation we can save a lot of energy, and the most sustainable form of energy is saved energy.
Attend this year’s Energy and Buildings seminar to learn more regarding energy efficient renovations. Speakers at the seminar: Eleni Kontonasiou - the Buildings Performance Institute Europe, Kristina Mjörnell - SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Dr. Tobias Waltjen - Österreichisches Institut für Baubiologie und Bauökologie, Yrsa Cronhjort - Aalto University, and more.
The seminar is arranged by Novia University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa Region Development Company, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University of Technology (TUT), Umeå University/TFE, Umeå University/Education, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden and Narvik University College. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
ULF NORDWALL
Project developer, Umeå University / Peab Sverige AB Ulf Nordwall has done extensive research on sustainable buildings in cold climate at the University of Umeå and is now working with development projects. His expertise on these challenges has immense value for the construction sector today.
HANNELE POKKA
Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of the Environment Hannele Pokka serves as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of the Environment, and is the highestranking public servant within the Ministry. She will present the challenges Finland is facing today regarding buildings and the legislation that controls the demands for energy efficient renovations.
Contact MAURITZ KNUTS Project Manager, Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK mauritz.knuts@vasek.fi Tel. +358 50 306 8419
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EVENINGS March 15, 19.00 Fontana Club, Hovioikeudenpuistikko 15 March 16, 19.00 - 22.00 Academill, Rantakatu 2 The EnergyWeek evenings bring together all the companies and EnergyWeek participants for energetic evenings. Catch up with old acquaintances or make some new ones while enjoying food, drinks and music in a laid-back atmosphere. We’d love to see you there!
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