The City of Lappeenranta together with LUT University is organising the Future Energy Solutions conference during 8\u20139 November 2022 at LUT University in Lappeenranta. The second FES conference can also be attended remotely, but the organisers hope that people in the industry will be able to meet each other and network on the spot for the first time in a while.<\/p>\n
The main theme of the conference will be very topical regionally and across Europe: Towards an Energy Independent Europe. According to Olli Pyrh\u00f6nen<\/strong>, Dean of LUT University, replacing fossil energy with emission-free energy production is both a great challenge and an opportunity.<\/p>\n \u201cTechnology research is producing solutions to replace fossil hydrocarbons in energy production, transport and as a source of raw materials for industry. On the other hand, the transition to new technologies requires them to be cost-effective with a sufficiently long transition period. It also requires the emergence of new types of hydrogen markets.\u201d <\/p>\n The conference will feature top-level speakers from the European Commission, the Finnish Government, businesses and the research community. The event will be opened by Sanna Koskenranta<\/strong>, Chair of Lappeenranta City Council, Juha-Matti Saksa<\/strong>, Rector of LUT University, Henna Virkkunen<\/strong>, Member of the European Parliament, and Helena Sar\u00e9n<\/strong> from Business Finland, to name a few.<\/p>\n The conference will highlight energy-related investment projects of regional importance, a record number of which are currently under way. According to Kimmo Jarva<\/strong>, Mayor of Lappeenranta, the projects, many of which are the result of cooperation between the city, companies and the university, highlight the city\u2019s role as a pioneer in climate issues.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is much to be gained globally in this area. Our city is a testbed for innovations that promote energy independence and efficiency. We are happy to share information about our solutions, which are the result of long-term work.\u201d<\/p>\nRegional projects and in particular the hydrogen economy to feature strongly at the conference<\/h2>\n