Programme

Location: Scandic Visby, Färjeleden 3621 58 Visby

Meeting Room: "Loftet"

Wednesday, 27 September

Day 1: Nordic Energy Research Symposium (Joint session)

Morning Session: Enhancing Collaboration and Communication

Moderator: Kevin Johnsen

09:00

Welcome by Klaus Skytte, CEO of Nordic Energy Research

09:15

The Value of Joint Nordic/Regional Research by Kristin Andersen, Special Adviser, NordForsk

09:40

Tips and Insights for Effective Outreach by Maria Eklöf, Head of Communications and Elina Sjölinder, Communications Adviser, Nordic Energy Research

10:00

Coffee break

10:15

Breakout session – interactive dialogue

Group 1: Exploring the Significance of Nordic/Baltic Energy Research
Group 2: Communicating Complex Ideas Simply

12:00

Lunch break

Afternoon Session – Sharing Insights and Future Directions (two separate sessions)

Session I: The Nordic-Baltic PhD and Researcher Mobility Programme

Moderator: Kevin Johnsen

13:00

Spotlight on Projects

Brief Project Presentations (5 minutes each)

13:50

Advancing Safety and Innovation in energy projects

The Nordic Fire and Safety Network Project (NFSNergy) by Anne Dederichs and Bjarne Christian Hagen

14:15

Coffee break

14:30

Collaborative Reflection: Group Work Sessions

Sharing Nordic-Baltic PhD Exchange and Researcher Networking Experiences
Plenum discussion

15:30

Looking Ahead: Future PhD and Researcher Mobility Programmes

Introduction to New Researcher and PhD Mobility & Networking Programme by Maj Dang Trong, Senior Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
Networking and Event Support by Ditte Stiler, Higher Executive Adviser, Nordic Energy Research

Session II: The Nordic-Baltic cooperation programme

Moderator: Klaus Skytte

13:00

Presentation of Programme Evaluation and Thematic Topics by Ole Aune Ødegaard, Adviser, Nordic Energy Research

13:15

Group Work I: Research at the Centre of the Geopolitical Agenda

Topic 1: How has your project been impacted by recent geopolitical shifts in energy policies over the past few years?
Topic 2: Did variations in the partner country's circumstances have any influence on your research?
Topic 3. Could you share your insights and experiences regarding the dissemination of your research within your own country?

14:15

Coffee break

14:30

Group Work II: The Value of Nordic-Baltic Cooperation Programme

Topic 1: Could you describe your experience in coordinating a Baltic Nordic Consortia?
Topic 2: How do you believe we can enhance the creation of Baltic Nordic synergies?
Topic 3: Are there any specific recommendations you would like to share for the future?
Topic 4: What are the key advantages of the program from your perspective?

15:30

The Future perspective for Nordic-Baltic Cooperation

Plenum Discussions

Evening programme

16:00

Award ceremony – announcement of the winner of the Nordic Energy Challenge 2023.

19:00

Joint dinner

Joda Bar & Kök at Skeppsbron 24, Visby

Thursday, 28 September

Day II: Nordic-Baltic Energy Policy Insights & Field Experience

Morning Session: Understanding Energy Dynamics

Moderator: Kevin Johnsen

09:30

Nordic-Baltic Energy Supply situation by Jussi Närhi, Fingrid

10:00

Safeguarding Our Energy Backbone: Policy Focus on Baltic Sea Region Infrastructure Security by Izabela Surwillo, DIIS

10:30

One-on-One Reflections on Energy Security, Equity and Acceptance in Energy Transition

11:00

Lunch break

Afternoon Session: Field Excursion

Visit at Biogas Gotland

11:45

Discovering Local Energy Initiatives

14:30

Farewell

(Bus to airport and Visby city)

Joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Researcher Workshop