Event information

Name

Eastern Finland Energy Forum 2025

Starts

Tuesday 21.10.2025, 8:00

Ends

Wednesday 22.10.2025, 16:00

Venue

Joensuu Conservatory of Music

Address

Yliopistokatu 4, Joensuu, Finland, On the map

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You can find the program here; it will be updated as speakers and schedules are confirmed: Eastern Finland Energy Forum | Business Joensuu

We’d love to know if you're joining us for the following activities! Your participation matters, so please let us know!

Day 1 – Tuesday, October 21

Circular Park Site Visits on Tuesday at 9–11

Site visits to Lakka/Carbonaide, Joensuu Biochar/Biocoal, Savon Voima, and P2X Solutions’ methanol plant site. *

Yes Full!

No

Day One – October 21
Theme: Resilient Energy Transition & Regional Synergies
Timeline: 11:00 – 16:30

11:00 – Opening Plenary
Welcoming remarks and regional positioning by the City of Joensuu, Regional Council, and partners.

12:00 – Infrastructure & Energy Transition
Electricity, hydrogen, and infrastructure resilience for Eastern Finland.

13:00 – Bioeconomy & Circular Opportunities
Showcasing regional bio-based industries and circular economy models.

14:30 – Carbon Capture & Industrial Synergies
Case examples such as Carbonaide and opportunities in CO₂ utilization.

15:30 – Regional & International Cooperation
Geopolitical resilience, Baltic and Canadian collaboration, and the ResilEast initiative.

16:30 – Wrap-Up
Closing notes and outlook for Day Two *

Yes

No

International Networking & Afterwork Reception on Tuesday at 17-19. *

Yes

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Day 2 – Wednesday, October 22

Day Two – October 22
Theme: Finland’s Role in Europe’s Hydrogen Transition
Timeline: 08:30 – 15:00

08:30 – Breakfast & Coffee

09:00 – JustH2Transition Session: Social Justice, Scenarios & Safety
Exploring pathways for a just hydrogen transition through scenarios, group work, and regional perspectives.

11:00 – Panel: Skills, Safety & Social License for H₂
Strengthening education, workforce readiness, safety, and social acceptance for a successful hydrogen transition.

12:00 – Networking Lunch & Investor Tables

13:00 – Roundtable: Regional Hydrogen Valley 2030
Dialogue across Eastern Finland regions, national initiatives, and European perspectives on hydrogen valleys.

14:40 – Closing Ceremony
Summary, Joensuu Position Paper on Hydrogen Corridors & Just Transition, and closing remarks.

15:00 – End of Day Two *

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Workshop (up to 30 pre-registered participants) on Tuesday at 9:10–10:10: JustH2Transition Session: Social Justice, Scenarios & Safety *

Yes (Available: 5)

No

Parallel Small-Group Session (up to 10 pre-selected participants) on Tuesday at 11-12. *

Yes Full!

No