This year, Nordic cooperation is at the top of the agenda. We’ll also present fresh analyses of the future power system—and discuss what’s needed to support both new and existing industries.

The host for the day is Hilde Sandvik, known from the radio show Norsken, svensken og dansken and the podcast with the same name.

Agenda

This year’s main themes:

  • Nordic cooperation for secure electricity supply
  • Increased utilization in a high-tech power system
  • New and existing industries—pressure on grid connection
  • The future energy mix in the Nordics

Our modern power system is integrated and makes us more resilient. At the same time, we face an uncertain geopolitical situation. Iver B. Neumann, Director at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, will open with a talk on what war and geopolitical unrest mean for energy security in the Nordics. The power system is critical infrastructure, and national grid operators are a key part of total defense in the region.

How can we collaborate even more closely to protect ourselves better? And how do we work together to utilize our shared power system and contribute to value creation? These are some of the topics to be discussed by the Nordic transmission system operators Energinet, Svenska Kraftnät, Fingrid, and Statnett during the conference.

New green industries are emerging across all Nordic countries. Bård Vegar Solhjell, CEO of Fornybar Norge, will speak about how the power grid can support both data centers and traditional cornerstone companies.

You’ll also meet major Nordic energy companies and industrial players who all depend on a shared Nordic power system. CEO Eivind Kallevik of Hydro, CEO Jon Graveråk of BULK Infrastructure, and Stian Jenssen, Director of International Relations and Government Affairs at Aker ASA, will discuss the need for more green energy.

Practical Information

Location: The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Stage 2 Date: Monday, November 3rd.

We begin with a joint lunch at 11:30 AM.

The conference program ends at 4:30 PM.

Afterwork and mingling in the Opera until 7:00 PM.

The invitation is personal. If you know someone who should receive an invitation, please email ingrid.zimmermann@statnett.no.

Registration deadline: September 30th.

Program

12.30: Welcome by host Hilde Sandvik 12:35 Opening speech by Statnett CEO Elisabeth Vike Vardheim

12.50: Remarks by Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland

13.05: War and geopolitical unrest—what does it mean for Nordic energy security?

Iver B. Neumann, Director, Fridtjof Nansen Institute

13.25 The power grid as critical infrastructure and the role of grid operators in total defense

Panel discussion with Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, CEO i Fingrid, Per Eckemark, CEO i  Svenska Kraftnät, Kim Willerslev Jakobsen, SVP i Energinet og Elisabeth Vike Vardheim, CEO i Statnett.

14.05–14.35: Break

14.35: Data centers and green industry—partners or competitors?  

Bård Vegar Solhjell, CEO, Fornybar Norge

14.45: The power system’s role in future value creation: How to support new and existing industry

Panel discussion with Eivind Kallevik, President and CEO of Hydro; Jon Graveråk, CEO of BULK Infrastructure; and Stian Jenssen, Director of International Relations and Government Affairs at Aker AS

15.15: What will the Nordic power system look like in 10 years?  

Martine Moe Winsnes, Director of Long-Term Power System Development, Statnett

15.30: The Nordic energy mix—what will be the key energy sources of the future and what does it demand of the grid?

Panel discussion with major Nordic energy players

16.15: Closing and summary, Statnett CEO Elisabeth Vike Vardheim

16.15–19.00: Afterwork and mingling with refreshments

*The program is continuously updated and subject to change.