International Forum on Energy Transition
Date/Time: Tuesday March 20th, 2018, 8:30-15:30
Venues:
Vaasa City Hall (8:30-12:30); Fabriikki F118, University of Vaasa (13:30-15:30)
International Forum on Energy Transition is organized by the newly established
Sino-Finnish Research center for Science, Technology and Innovation (hereafter the Sino-Finnish STI center). The Sino-Finnish STI center is cofounded by the University of Vaasa and Chinese Academy of Science-Institute of Strategy and Development. We aim to build a think tank supporting policy makers and business in Europe and China. Our mission is to address environmental and societal challenges and promote economic growth by means of conducting policy studies on science technology and innovation.
The purpose of the international forum is to engage policy makers, research experts and industrial practitioners from China and Europe to discuss energy transition activities and related policies policies. By doing so, we aim to promote the international STI cooperation between China and Europe towards green growth.
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Programme
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8:30-9:00 |
Welcome coffee |
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Session 1: Welcome and the launch ceremony |
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09:00-09:20 |
Opening remarks |
Joakim Strand, Member of Parliament of Finland. Guo Xiaoguang, Counselor of Chinese Embassy to Finland |
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09:20-09:50 |
The launch of Sino-Finnish Research Center for Science, Technology and Innovation. Policy report on energy transition in China and Finland. |
Jari Kuusisto, Rector of University of Vaasa Pan JiaoFeng, President of Chinese Academy of Sciences- Institutes of Science and Development |
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9:50-12:10 |
Speech |
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Session 2: Towards responsible energy: meeting the challenges and opportunities -Energy transition at a glance Moderator: Mr. Jarmo Saaranen, Chairman, VTN Management |
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09:50-10:05 |
Energy transition, policy and its implementation in Finland?? |
Jarmo Heinonen, Business Finland
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10:05-10:20 |
Geothermal Development in China: Today and Tomorrow |
Wang Jiyang, Academician from Chinese Academy of Sciences
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10:20-10:30 |
Questions and answers |
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Session 3: Energy Transition Strategy and Policy Moderator: Jarmo Heinonen, Director, Business Finland. |
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10:30-10:45 Energy transition strategy in China |
Professor BaiQuan，director of Energy Efficiency Center, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission |
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10:45-11:00 |
Energy transition in the Nordic countries in the global context |
Professor Tomas Kåberger, Member of Scientific Board University of Vaasa; Professor of Chalmers University, Sweden |
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11:00-11:10 |
Questions and answers |
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Session 4: Energy Transition Cooperation Moderator: Tomas Kåberger, Professor Chalmers University
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11:10-11:25 |
Discussion on the current situation and future cooperation in Clean Energy |
Dr. Fan Bin, CEO of GCL Nano Co., Ltd |
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11:25-11:40 |
Hybrid solutions in energy production, Finnish-Chinese cooperation |
Juha Kytölä, Vice President, Wärtsilä Marine, Environmental Solutions. |
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11:40-11:50 |
Questions and answers |
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11:50-12:10 |
Morning recap Vice-Rector of University of Vaasa |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30-15:00 |
Panel discussion |
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Session 5: Panel discussion Moderator: Mr Tomas Häyry, Mayor of the city of Vaasa |
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13:30-14:00 |
Study on Collaboration Governance of multi energy complementation |
Representatives from Sweden and Finland: Prof. Tomas Kåberger, Professor Chalmers University; Dr. Juha Kytölä, Vice President, Wärtsilä Marine, Environmental Solutions. Mr. Jarmo Saaranen, Chairman, VTN Management.
Representatives from China: Prof. Quan Bai, ERI-NDRC, China; Dr. Wen Guo, Associate Professor, ISD-CAS; Dr. Lele, Zou, Associate Professor, ISD-CAS; Dr. Zhenguo Li, Dr. Lele, Zou, ISD-CAS; Dr. Bin Fan, Central Research Institute of Golden Concord Group Limited |
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14:00-14:30 |
Demand-side innovation policy and policy mix in energy transition, especially the policy for end-users |
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14:30-15:00 |
Modes, Path and Policy on S&T Cooperation in energy transition of smart city (such as building or transportation) with China |
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15:00 |
Conclusions and closing of the seminar |
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15:00-15:15 |
Chinese Academy of Sciences-Institute of strategy and development- by Dr. Guo Wen |
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15.20-15.30
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University of Vaasa- by Dr. Selina Liang
Closing of the forum, University of Vaasa Rector Jari Kuusisto, |
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