An electric future is impossible without batteries. Who will be the providers? Do we have enough raw materials, and are they produced in a sustainable manner both in terms of human rights and the environment? The researchers and analysts will provide answers and the industry will reveal their solutions. Lastly, the politicians will tell us how they plan to facilitate a successful value chain for sustainable batteries.
The status of the value chain
Presentations:
- Kristina Edström, Professor, Uppsala University
- Anna Teyssot, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Verkor
- Fredrik Andresen, CEO, Batteriretur/Operator of Hydrovolt
- Richard Kent, Researcher and Advisor, Amnesty International Secretariat
Panel:
- Luz Ubilla, Professional Efficient Transport Unit, Ministry of Energy, Chile
- Boas Jonsson, Business Development Manager, Fortum Finland
- Gilles Normand, EVP International Development, ProLogium
- Richard Kent, Researcher and Advisor, Amnesty International Secretariat
- Thore Sekkenes, European Battery Alliance Program Director, InnoEnergy Scandinavia AB
The Nordic potentials
Presentations:
- Mr. Mika Lintilä, Minister of Economic Affairs, Finland
- Gery Bonduelle, Executive Vice President Product Management, FREYR Battery
Panel:
- Finn Kristian Aamodt, Director Invest in Norway, Innovation Norway
- Jessica Olsson, Steering Committee, Nordic Battery Collaboration
- Thore Sekkenes, European Battery Alliance Program Director, InnoEnergy Scandinavia AB
- Dr. Jarkko Vesa, Senior Specialist at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland