Digital conference

Connecting the Nordic countries: Accelerating Electrification

Join us LIVE as we bring together representatives from across the Nordic countries. The meeting will feature representative experts and leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

November 14 2024, 10.00-14.00 (Central European Time)

Ready to plug into the future? Tune in to hear insights, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts to create a more sustainable and connected transport network.

The transformation of the transport sector is crucial for a competitive Nordic region and for the Nordic countries to achieve our climate and environmental goals. Electrification is pivotal, but collaboration will be the key to our success.

Connect with us on November 14 to explore insights, solutions and joint initiatives aimed at building a more sustainable and integrated transport network. You will gain insights into the added value of cooperation across the Nordic countries and sectors. Discover the innovative solutions and pathways already shaping sustainable transportation´s future.

How can we ensure a comprehensive regional perspective on the future of electrified and connected transport systems?
We share the challenges of transitioning to a recharging infrastructure for private electrical vehicles and the broader electric transport sector.
The goal is to ensure a network of recharging infrastructure with good geographical coverage within each nation and across borders.

This is a digital conference and joining is free of charge.

Agenda

Moderator: Kajsa Paludan, Moderator & International Coordinator Swedish Energy Agency

10:00 Session 1

Introduction
Dan Koivulaakso, Nordic Council of Ministers

Country presentation – Electrification strategy and charging infrastructure strategy

Sweden
Clara Irons Wallin, Swedish Energy Agency 
Magnus Lindgren, Swedish Transport Administration

Denmark
Thomas Rosenhørn-Dohn, Vejdirektoratet

Finland
Emmi Simonen, Climate and Environment Unit, Ministry of Transport and Communications

Island
Sigurður Friðleifsson, National Energy Authority

Norway
Andreas Hedum, Samferdselsdepartementet

11:15 Panel with Country representatives

11:45 Break

12:30 Session 2

Reimagining the Future Through Strategic Foresight
Erika Pohjanen Rossi, Sopra Steria

Accelerated Electrification of Road Transport in the Nordic countries – Support for electrification in rural and border regions
Karin Axelsson, WSP

Opportunities and challenges for Swedish municipalities
Maria Stenström, 2030-sekretariatet

Electric vehicle, EV, user experiences
Alexandra Aarvold Rastad, The Norwegian EV Association Norsk elbilforening

Progress of charging infrastructure, for logistics and commercial transport, in Denmark
Gent Grinvalds, Drivkraft Danmark

13:15 Session 3

Accelerated Electrification of Road Transport in the Nordic countries – Collaborative efforts for uniform payment solutions
Josef Hughes, Sopra Steria
Sofia Ehn, Sopra Steria

An accessible charging infrastructure
Johan Lagrelius, BioFuel Region

Driving rechargeable in times of crisis
Fransisco Márquez Fernández, VTI

Panel Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Transport Administration
Johanna Mossberg, Swedish Energy Agency
Sven Hunhammar, Swedish Transport Administration

Final words