Tuesday 10 November 2026
Pre-Conference Networking Event
Join fellow senior decision-makers for an exclusive pre-networking event at Katajanokka Casino, one of Helsinki’s historic maritime venues. Set in a former officers’ club in the atmospheric Katajanokka district, the venue offers a classic Helsinki backdrop for an evening of high-level connections.
The format combines a mix of standing and seated buffet dinner, creating space for both informal introductions and deeper conversations. More than a dinner, this is a curated networking experience designed to help you meet key peers, partners, and industry leaders before the conference begins.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Registration & welcome coffee
Session 1
The opening presentation explores how the Finnish energy market is navigating severe price volatility while maintaining strong confidence among both foreign and domestic investors. It highlights the underlying structural strengths and long-term targets of Finland's renewable sector that keep capital flowing despite market turbulence.
This session analyzes the upcoming changes to Fingrid's grid tariff structure and their potential to stimulate new energy investments. It evaluates how these localized transmission cost adjustments will impact project economics, particularly for new entrants evaluating the Finnish grid.
Nick Nortamo
Fingrid
Experts debate the growing necessity of diversifying renewable assets to mitigate single-technology generation risks in a world where hybrid portfolios are transitioning from a strategic advantage to a strict requirement for financial viability in Finland.
Alexander Rudberg
Alight
Juan Andrés García
FRV
Elina Kärkimaa
Fortum
Ville Kaituri
Olana Energy
Morning networking break
Session 2
Discover actionable strategies to optimize energy trading within the Finnish power market to maximize overall asset returns. The presentation outlines precise, sophisticated risk management tactics and the best avenues for monetizing energy flexibility.
This presentation dives into the newest technological advancements in battery energy storage and how they translate directly to improved return on investment for asset owners. It will cover hardware innovations, degradation management, and software optimization techniques
Ruben Valiente
Maxxen
In an age increasingly dominated by High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and automated dispatch, panelists weigh the relative risks, regulatory requirements, and historical rewards of various market participation strategies.
Amanda Niklaus
Ingrid Capacity
Rémy Verot
Nala Renewables
Networking lunch break
Session 3
This practical session examines recent updates to Finland's Land Use Act and its direct, practical implications for utility-scale renewable energy developers. It serves as a guide for navigating the evolving permitting landscape, managing municipal relations, and accurately forecasting project development timelines.
Hybrid renewable-plus-storage projects are reshaping the Nordic energy landscape. But how should developers, investors, and offtakers structure PPAs when a battery joins the equation? This session provides a practical overview of the leading contractual models for co-located renewable and BESS assets, examines the revenue streams available to each technology, and highlights emerging market trends from Finland and across the Nordics. Gain insights into how hybrid PPAs can unlock additional value, enhance flexibility, and support long-term project bankability.
Gabriela Peña Balderrama
Aurora Energy Research
This panel assesses the maturity, depth, and financial stability of the Finnish PPA and corporate offtake market amidst ongoing price volatility. What specific terms and counterparty profiles are required to make an offtake agreement truly bankable today?
Arnaud Defrance
Etha
Bo Nordberg
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
Niki Lee-Lemberg
SEB
Markus Logren
Elisa Industriq
Afternoon networking break
Session 4
On paper, solar and BESS offers look the same: the same megawatts, the same megawatt-hours, the same number of warranty years. At contract negotiations they no longer look the same. The gap between the two shows up as lost output, lost revenue, or a dispute nobody budgeted for.
Roope Saarinen
Sungrow
Addressing the growing concern of project saturation and pipeline bottlenecks in the Finnish renewable market, this visionary panel will offer strategies for developers to maintain a competitive edge. Panelists will explore how to differentiate projects to successfully secure financing, offtakers, and scarce grid connection capacity.
Eero Oksanen
Forus
Matti Parpala
Will & Must
Johannes Brunila
OX2
Networking drinks
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Senior Event Manager
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Freelance Project Manager
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Business Developer
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