This year Nordic Energy Research will participate in the democracy festivals of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Our sessions will put the spotlight on the green energy transition in the Nordics and its role for energy security, climate goals, and competitiveness.

All our events are open to the public, and we encourage everyone interested to join us.

An uncertain world underscores the need for a green and resilient energy system

The green energy transition is crucial for both energy security and climate goals. However, as the transition loses momentum, we need answers to ever more pressing issues.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown how energy infrastructure can become a target during wartime. The Nordic energy system is deeply integrated and relies on the contribution of each country. But how resilient is the energy infrastructure in times of crisis?

When the pandemic hit the world, it exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of Nordic cooperation. What role does each country play if the system is put to the test?

In an increasingly uncertain world, the threats to the Nordic energy system are growing. The energy transition must now happen swiftly, sustainably, and strategically. Which investments will make the biggest difference? How can we build a green and resilient Nordic energy system together?

These are some of the questions we aim to explore further in panels featuring decision-makers, energy companies, and key stakeholders from each Nordic country. By identifying best practices across the Nordics, we hope to determine the crucial steps needed to build a green and resilient energy system in the region.

Dates and venues

Folkemødet

📅: Friday 13 June
🕒: 14:45–15:30
📍: Nordens telt

Participants:

  • Kim Willerslev Jakobsen
    Senior Vice President and CEO, Energinet 
  • Rasmus Helveg Petersen
    Head of Communications Denmark, Vattenfall 
  • Stine Leth Rasmussen
    Deputy Director General, Danish Energy Agency
  • Karen Marie Sandgren
    Moderator 

Contact: Andrea Stengel, Senior Adviser, Nordic Energy Research

SuomiAreena

📅: Tuesday 24 June
🕒: 15:00–15:45
📍: Kaupungintalon lava, Pori

Participants:

  • Maiju Westergren
    Senior Vice President, Helen
  • Helena Sarén
    Head of     Zero Carbon Future Mission, Business Finland
  • Oras Tynkkynen
    Member of Finnish Parliament (the Greens)
  • Antti Silvast
    Associate Professor, LUT University 
  • Andrea Stengel
    Senior Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
  • Riikka Suominen
    Moderator

Contact: Elina Sjölinder, Communications Adviser, Nordic Energy Research

Almedalsveckan

📅: Thursday 26 June
🕒: 14:00–14:45
📍: Nordens tält, Strandvägen 4, Visby

Participants:

  • Klas Darlin
    Head of Unit, Emergency Preparedness for Electricity and Heating, Swedish Energy Agency
  • Erik Nordman
    Chief Security Officer and Head of department Security and Preparedness, Svenska kraftnät
  • Cecilia Bergman
    CEO, Ørsted AB
  • Ole Aune Ødegård
    Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
  • Jan Andersson
    Moderator, Nordic Energy Research

Contact: Maria Eklöf, Head of Communication, Nordic Energy Research

Link to programme

Arendalsuka

📅: Wednesday 13 August
🕒: 9:00–9:45
📍: Nordens telt

Contact: Ole Aune Ødegård, Adviser, Nordic Energy Research

Link to programme

Related reading

All events are based on Nordic Energy Research’s report “Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress 2025“, which maps the Nordic region’s progress in phasing out fossil fuels.