Invitation to a seminar: Green electrification and industrial Finland in 2035 – what is the role of South Karelia?

The event will present a recently completed analysis of the value chains and profitability of the hydrogen economy.

Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: LUT University, room 1318 – Hybrid

Welcome to discuss green electrification and the realistic role of South Karelia as part of Finland's future industrial structure. The seminar will examine the logic and requirements of industrial investments and consider what kind of new industry is realistic for the region to pursue in the short and long term in relation to green electrification.

The event will present a recent value chain analysis of South Karelia and the PtX economy. The seminar is aimed particularly at development organizations, municipalities, industry, and other experts involved in industrial investments in the South Karelia region.

Program
Preliminary program (to be completed)
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Registration and morning coffee
9:30–9:35 a.m.
Welcome and event objectives, Eeva Lähdesmäki, LUT University
9:35–9:45 a.m.
National and/or cluster-level perspectives on industrial transformation and roadmaps
10:00–10:15
Industrial electrification and investment realities, Jukka Ruusunen, LUT University
10:15–10:30
What will industrial Finland look like in 2035 and what is the realistic role of South Karelia, Petteri Laaksonen Laaksonen, LUT University.
10:30–10:45
A regional perspective on industrial investments and green electrification, Jami Holtari, Suomen Vetylaakso ry.
10:45–11:00 a.m.
Regional or project-level perspective on green transition and industrial cooperation
11:00–11:30 a.m.
South Karelia's PtX economy and value chain analysis, Marko Uutela, Sitowise

Please register for the event as soon as possible, but no later than February 16, 2026, here https://lnkd.in/dKVkeYbf