Conference and excursions for invited guests only as a part of the Tandem Forest Values programme. The bilateral research programme Tandem Forest Values aims to extend Swedish/Finnish cooperation in forestry and forestry industry research.
Read more about Tandem Forest Values (in Swedish).
Finland and Sweden are both leading nations in the sustainable use of forest resources for the benefit of the societies. Both countries have an ambition to use forests in combatting climate change, while at the same time developing new bio-based forest products, processes and services to pave the way for a sustainable economic growth.
Sweden donated 12 post-doc positions to Finland to honour the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. To show gratitude for the generous gift, the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry organizes a Finnish-Swedish Forest Conference in Hanaholmen, Espoo on 17–18 April 2018.
Attendance at the conference is by invitation only and free of charge.
More information: Liisa Saarenmaa, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland liisa.saarenmaa@mmm.fi, tel. +358 (0)295 162 429
See pictures from the conference and excursions
TUESDAY, 17 APRIL
11.00–12.00 Registration
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Opening address Minister Jan-Erik Enestam, Chairman, Swedish-Finnish Cultural Foundation, Finland
Welcoming words Dr. Jaana Husu-Kallio, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
13.30–15.00 Session 1: Research cooperation between Finland and Sweden Moderator: Ritva Toivonen, Dean, University of Helsinki
Tandem Forest Values – State of the Art Eva Petterson, CEO, The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (KSLA)
Collaboration between RISE and VTT Peter Axegård, Vice President, Bioeconomy Strategy, RISE Jussi Manninen, Executive Vice President, Bioeconymy, VTT
Efinord – Platform for Research Cooperation in Northern Europe Leena Paavilainen, Director, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) Jari Hynynen, Professor, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) & Efinord
Development of Key Enabling Technologies for Biobased Products Anders Holmgren, Program Manager, Vinnova Tuula Savola, Programme Manager, Business Finland
15.00–15.30 Coffee break
15.30–17.30 Session 2: Biorefineries: Investments and Financing Moderator: Henrik Ehrnrooth, Chairman of the Board, Pöyry
The Making of Äänekoski Biorefinery Niklas von Weymarn, Research Director, Metsä Fibre
MAX IV Laboratory Magnus Larsson, Head of Industrial Relations, Lund University
Value Ecosystem for SMEs Linda Fröberg-Niemi, Business Development Manager, Smart Chemistry Park
Financing the Future Kim Krokfors, Senior Manager, Nordic Investment Bank NIB
Future Perspectives for Investments in the Forest Sector in Finland and Sweden Henrik Ehrnrooth, Chairman of the Board, Pöyry
19.00 Dinner at Hanaholmen
WEDNESDAY, 18 APRIL
9.30 Session 3: Policies Moderator: Kirsi Heikel, journalist
Finnish-Swedish Collaboration in Forest-Related EU Policy-Making Jari Leppä, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland Sven-Erik Bucht, Minister of Rural Affairs, Sweden
EU’s R&D Policy from the Industrial Point of View Johan Elvnert, Managing Director, Forest Technology Platform
How to Improve the Legitimacy of Nordic Forestry Anders Portin, Managing Director, Finnish Forest Society
Winners and Losers of the Bioeconomy: Philosophical Analysis of Policy-Making Matti Häyry, Professor, Aalto University
11.00 Thank you Jaana Husu-Kallio, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
11.05 Lunch
12.00
EXCURSIONS
Excursion 1: VTT BIORUUKKI Pilot Centre Innovation and demonstration platform for bioeconomy and circular economy businesses. Bioruukki supports business opportunities in fields such as low-carbon energy solutions, efficient biomass refining, new biomass-based products, and recycling and waste utilization. Coffee break in the lab!
Excursion 2: Forest management by Tornator During forest excursion you will learn about the Forest Biodiversity Programme METSO, gene reserve forest and forest management based on digitalization. Tornator is a leading company specialised in sustainable forest management in Europe. Coffee break by campfire!
17.00 Arrival at the Helsinki Airport
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