May 16th, 10.00 - 16.00 (CET)
Baltic Energy Island
Summit 2023
Welcome to one of the World’s First Energy Islands – Bornholm.
We’re proud to be leading the way towards a sustainable energy future powered by offshore wind with a vision to become the green hub of the Baltic Sea.
The transformation of the energy system into an integrated, intelligent, and robust system provides endless opportunities for businesses, cities, countries, entrepreneurs, and citizens alike. We need to seize those opportunities with respect for society.
Join us at the very first Baltic Energy Island Summit, where we will discuss the future of sustainable energy systems, the societies they power and transform, and the opportunities they provide.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to a greener future. This event is designed for professionals in the energy industry, politicians, researchers, journalists, and anyone working in the field of energy transition.
The conference will cover four main themes:
Green regional growth
The green transition affects both energy systems and society. How can Bornholm's transformation be supported while preserving its unique qualities, by learning from other cities and regions undergoing similar transformations?
Technologies and scaling
Bornholm Island provides a unique environment for inventing and developing new technologies and services. Which technologies and systems should Bornholm develop, and how can they be scaled from Bornholm's specific environment to global solutions?
Skills and resources
The green transition requires re-skilling, education, and resource management. How can the workforce and resources needed for a green energy system be developed, and very importantly how do we attract a competent workforce from outside, make them feel welcome and encourage them to become a part of the local society on a permanent basis?
Regulatory innovation for green transition
How can regulatory innovation support the deployment of green technologies, services, and systems while balancing citizens' concerns, environmental protection, and democratic processes?
A detailed program will be available in early March. Due to limited space, register now to secure your seat.
The conference will cover four main themes:
When and where:
When and where:
Exhibition & Networking event (optional)
15th of May 2023 from 17.00 – 19.00 (CET)
Where: Rønne Gl. Elværk, Lille Madsegade 32, 3700 Rønne, Bornholm
16th of May 2023 from 10.00 – 16.00 (CET)
Where: Green Solution House, Strandvejen 79, 3700 Rønne, Bornholm
Registration is closed
Conference program
10.00
Official welcome to the Baltic Energy Island Summit Claus M. Andersen, Chairman of the board, Baltic Energy Island
10.15
The road ahead for Europe’s energy transition Interview with Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director General DG-Energy European Commission
10.30
Bornholm – business and people at the epicenter of 19 GW offshore wind Jacob Trøst, Mayor of Bornholm
10.40
A transition of unprecedented scale and speed – opportunities and challenges (Plenary panel debate)
In the Summit’s opening debate, we will expand on how to balance managing challenges and capture the vast opportunities the energy island concept offers. The panel will help answer some of the most burning questions – and potentially add a few of their own:
Following up on the ambitions in the Marienborg Declaration, which opportunities/challenges are most important? How can Bornholm, as the World’s first energy island, become a true force field for green energy and a spearhead for the Baltic Sea region?
How do we ensure a real green transition in a manner that embraces the local society and creates green regional growth? Where in the world do we look for inspiration for the transition?
Participants:
Lea Wermelin, Member of Parliament (S), Spokeswoman on climate, energy and utilities
Charlotte Jepsen, CEO, CIP-fonden
Kristian Jensen, CEO, Green Power Denmark
Hanne Storm Edlefsen, Vice President for Energy Islands, Energinet
Marco Nix, CFO, 50Hertz Transmission, Germany
Moderator: Mette Skøt, Project Developer, Bornholm Energy and Utility
11.30
Networking and lunch (Served from 12.00)
13.00
Breakout Session 1/2:
1A: Technologies for energy islands
Bornholm Island provides a unique environment for inventing and developing new technologies and services. Which technologies and systems should Bornholm develop, and how can they be scaled from Bornholm's specific environment to global solutions?
Participants:Peter Weinreich-Jensen, Head of Business Development Western Europe, Siemens Energy A/S
Jacob Østergaard, Head of Division at DTU Wind & Energy Systems
Claus M. Andersen, CEO, Bornholm Energy and Utility Matilda Machacek VP for RWE offshore development in the Nordics Moderator: Mattias Andersson, Senior Executive Officer, Department of Wind and Energy Systems, DTU
1B: Local business development The green transition affects both energy systems and society. How can Bornholm's transformation be supported while preserving its unique qualities, by learning from other cities and regions undergoing similar transformations?
Participants:Berndt Schalin, CEO, Flexens Oy Ab, AX
Lars Nordahl, CEO, Port of Rønne
Christopher Donald Sorensen, CEO, GreenLabChrista Lodahl, Business Manager, Business Center Bornholm
Moderator: Søren Møller Christensen, Acting Director, Baltic Energy Island
13.55
Coffee and networking
14.20
Breakout Session 2/2
2A: Investing in skills and education for energy islands
The green transition requires re-skilling, education, and resource management. How can the workforce and resources needed for a green energy system be developed, and very importantly how do we attract a competent workforce from outside, make them feel welcome and encourage them to become a part of the local society on a permanent basis?Participants:Tore Karlsson, Training Coordinator, VUX Skellefteå
Carsten Orth Gaarn Larsen, Senior Vice President, DTU
Nikolaj Lubanski, COO, Copenhagen Capacity
Inge Prip, Director, Campus Bornholm
Moderator: Anne Thomas, Director, Centre for Regional and Tourism Research
2B: Regulatory Innovation – The need for speed
We are in the second phase of the green transition, ready for the full green energy build-out and electrification of society. We are determined on clear decarbonization goals by 2030 and on living up to the 1,5 degree climate target. But we struggle in reaching these goals as we are continuously held back by systematic, regulatory barriers. The EU has recently recognized this challenge, introducing a temporary framework to reduce the permitting time for wind and other renewables. But is it enough? What kind of regulatory innovation is required for us to speed up implementation of green energy production? And with the regulatory innovation and technology innovation needed in the continued green transition, how do we couple the two to deliver renewables both smarter and faster?Participants:
Ulrik Stridbæk, VP, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ørsted Christopher Donald Sorensen, CEO, GreenLab
Eva Larsen, Head of Public Affairs Nordics, Vestas Wind SystemsModerator: Mette Skøt, Project Developer, Bornholm Energy and Utility
15.15
Closing Session
Participants:Hanne Storm Edlefsen, Vice President for Energy Islands, Energinet
Jacob Østergaard, Head of Division at DTU Wind & Energy Systems
Søren Møller Christensen, Acting Director, Baltic Energy Island
Anne Thomas, Director, Centre for Regional and Tourism Research
Ulrik Stridbæk, VP, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Ørsted Moderator:Mette Skøt, Project Developer, Bornholm Energy and Utility
15.50
End of program
The conference speakers:
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Anne Thomas
Director, Centre for Regional and Tourism Research
Berndt Schalin
CEO, Flexens Oy Ab,
Carsten Orth Garn-Larsen
Senior Vice President, DTU
Christopher Sorenson
CEO, Greenlab
Charlotte Jepsen
CEO, CIP Fonden
Christa Lodahl
Business Manager, Business Center Bornholm
Claus M. Andersen
Chairman, Baltic Energy Island
Ditte Juul Jørgensen
Director General DG-Energy European Commission
Eva Larsen
Head of Public Affairs, Nordics, Vestas Wind Systems
Hanne Storm Edlefsen
Vice President, Energy Islands, Energinet
Inge Prip
Director, Campus Bornholm
Jacob Trøst
Mayor, Regional municipality of Bornholm
Jacob Østergaard
Head of the Division for Power and Energy Systems at DTU Wind
Kristian Jensen
CEO, Green Power Denmark
Lars Nordahl Lemvigh
Director, Port of Roenne
Lea Wermelin
Member of Parliament
Marco Nix
CFO, 50Hertz Transmission
Matilda Machacek
VP, RWE Offshore Development in the Nordics
Mattias Andersson
Senior Adviser / Communications & Partnerships, DTU Wind
Mette Skøt
Project Developer, Bornholm Energy and Utility
Nikolaj Lubanski
COO, Copenhagen Capacity
Peter Weinreich-Jensen
Head of Business Development, Western Europe, Siemens Energy
Søren Møller Christensen
Acting Director, Baltic Energy Island
Tore Karlsson
Training Coordinator, VUX Skellefteå
Exhibition & networking event (Optional)
As a prelude to the summit, we are hosting a networking event for invited stakeholders and summit
participants at the historic building ’Elværket.’
Meet your fellow attendees and enjoy the grand
opening of the upcoming exhibition about the green
transition and the creation of Energy Island Bornholm. Sign up when you register for the conference.
When: 15th of May 2023 from 17.00 – 19.00 (CET)
Where: Rønne Gl. Elværk, Lille Madsegade 32, 3700 Rønne, Bornholm
How to get to Bornholm
It is easy to get to Bornholm by either plane from Copenhagen or ferry from either Denmark or Sweden.
For your convenience, we have gathered some practical information about transportation to and from Bornholm.
When and where:
Exhibition & Networking event (optional)
15th of May 2023 from 17.00 – 19.00 (CET)
Where: Rønne Gl. Elværk, Lille Madsegade 32, 3700 Rønne, Bornholm
16th of May 2023 from 10.00 – 16.00 (CET)
Where: Green Solution House, Strandvejen 79, 3700 Rønne, Bornholm
Registration is Closed
