On behalf of the Nordic Electricity Market Group, Nordic Energy Research has commissioned a new study analysing how developments in neighbouring countries may affect Nordic electricity markets. This event marks the launch of the report and presents its main findings. Based on detailed power market modelling, the study provides insights into cross-border spillover effects, highlighting why developments outside the Nordics are relevant for Nordic policymakers and market actors.

The report explores a range of scenarios to illustrate how different reforms may affect Nordic markets. These include the impact of large-scale gas capacity investments in countries such as Germany and Poland following the introduction of capacity mechanisms, as well as the effects of alternative support schemes and market arrangements in countries like the United Kingdom.

It also examines how varying levels of solar and wind expansion, battery deployment, and trade measures in neighbouring markets may influence Nordic price formation, price volatility, and cross-border flows.

Programme 

• WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 
  Andrea Stengel, Nordic Energy Research 
  
• PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT 
  Simon Brandkamp – Manager at THEMA Consulting Group, Arndt von Schemde – Partner at THEMA Consulting Group, Gary Keane – partner at CEPA and Stephen Garavan – Managing Consultant at CEPA
  
• COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION
  Oliver Ruhnau, Professor Doktor at Universität Köln
  
• Q&A 

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Hur ser vi till att AI blir en del av lösningen i energiomställningen – och inte en ny belastning på energisystemet? Norden har goda förutsättningar att ta en ledande roll. Regionen kombinerar stark digital infrastruktur, ambitiösa klimatmål och en lång tradition av samarbete. Samtidigt väcker utvecklingen viktiga frågor om energianvändning, resiliens, transparens och hur förtroendet för tekniken kan säkerställas.

I denna panel möts nordiska experter för att diskutera hur AI kan bidra till ett smartare och mer robust energisystem – och vilka politiska och tekniska vägval som krävs framöver. Sessionen inleds med frukost i tältet och avslutas med prisceremonin för Nordic Energy Challenge 2026.

Kontaktperson: Maria Eklöf, kommunikationschef, Nordisk Energiforskning.

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För Sverige, som en central aktör i det nordiska elsystemet, väcker detta frågor om hur samarbetet kan utvecklas för att stärka energisäkerheten i regionen. Integrerade energimarknader och gemensamma lösningar har gett Norden ett starkt utgångsläge, men hur robust är energisamarbetet när energisystemet sätts under press?

Nordisk Energiforskning har tillsammans med Nordiska ministerrådet kartlagt energisäkerheten i Norden i rapporten Mapping Energy Security in the Nordics. Under eventet diskuterar vi vad resultaten betyder för Norden: vilka är våra gemensamma utmaningar, vilka möjligheter finns – och hur kan energisamarbetet stärka Nordens energisäkerhet och motståndskraft?

Kontaktperson: Maria Eklöf, kommunikationschef, Nordisk Energiforskning.

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This year’s conference will focus on energy security and security of supply in the Nordic-Baltic region. In a changing geopolitical landscape, these issues have become central to both national policy and regional cooperation.

The conference will bring together decision makers, private sector actors, and NGOs from across the Nordic and Baltic countries to exchange perspectives and discuss the future of regional energy cooperation.

The Nordic and Baltic countries share the ambition of building an integrated, reliable, and sustainable energy system. Achieving this requires continued cooperation between governments, industry, and civil society. As energy systems become more closely connected, the coming years will be important for strengthening regional coordination.

The conference will explore how the region can move forward together. How can the Nordic and Baltic countries strengthen security of supply? What forms of cooperation are needed to support both resilience and the green transition?”

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During the session, we will outline the objectives, eligibility criteria, and opportunities offered through the programme, which supports the implementation of Nordic Energy Research’s Strategy 2030, focusing on enhancing sustainability and energy security, reinforcing Nordic energy expertise, and deepening international energy cooperation.

The webinar will also cover the financial framework, with 13 MNOK allocated for Nordic proposals and 4.3 MNOK for Nordic–Baltic proposals, as well as practical guidance ahead of the submission deadline on 12 May at 13:00 (CEST).

The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to raise questions about the call.

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Zero Emission Shipping – Accelerating the Green Transition in the Arctic

Ship traffic in the Arctic has risen by 37% over the past decade, increasing concerns over fuel types and environmental impact. This session will highlight ongoing initiatives to foster the transition towards sustainable shipping and explore ways to scale them across the Nordic and circumpolar Arctic.

?: Friday, 17 October
?: 09:40–10:35
?: Björtuloft, Harpa Fifth Level

Speakers:

• Jessica Veldstra, Executive Director, Aleut International Association  
• Jon-Arve Røyset, Senior Adviser, Norwegian Coastal Administration  
• Julia Hansson, Senior Researcher & Project Manager, IVL, Project Partner, Nordic Roadmap – Future Fuels for Shipping
• Vilhjálmur D. Jakobsen, Head of Sustainability & ESG, MEST Shipyard  
• Vanessa Dick, Senior Governance Lead, WWF Global Arctic Programme (moderator)

This event is co-organised by Nordic Energy Research, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Environment and Climate Sector, the Arctic Council Working Groups on Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment and Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response. 

Energy Security for a Resilient Arctic 

Energy security is crucial for a resilient Arctic. While approaches vary across the circumpolar North, access to reliable – and sustainable – energy is essential for communities to thrive, meet local societal needs, and support economic growth and competitiveness. This high-level plenary connects ministers and senior representatives to share their visions for an energy-secure Arctic.

?: Friday, 17 October
?: 13:30–14:15
?: Silfurberg Hall, Harpa second level

Speakers:

• H.E. Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers 
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• H.E. Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Minister of/Naalakkersuisoq for Business, Energy, Natural Resources, Justice, and Equality, Greenland
• H.E. Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland 
• H.E. Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Canada
• Ms Claude Veron-Reville, Special Envoy for Arctic matters, Head of Division for Western Europe and European External Action Service
• Ms Patti Bruns, Secretary General of the Arctic Mayors Forum (moderator)

This event is co-organised by Arctic Circle, Nordic Energy Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Arctic Energy Resilience in Practice

Fossil fuel dependency is pressing in many Arctic communities. This session brings together networks and local leaders to exchange concrete experiences and drive quicker, practical steps toward resilient energy systems.

?: Friday, 17 October
?: 17:05–18:00
?: Sker, Harpa Ground Floor

Speakers:

• Camilla Olsen, Chair of the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG), Head of Section, the Ministry of Statehood and Foreign Affairs, Greenland
• Ragnhild Leganger, Lead of the Nordic Network for Net-Zero Islands, Nordic Energy Research
• Embla Eir Oddsdottir, Iceland’s Head of Delegation to SDWG
• Robert Cooke, Canadian Lead Arctic Remote Energy Networks Academy (ARENA)
• Mons Sellevold, Project Manager, Store Norske Energi, Svalbard
• Klaus Skytte, CEO, Nordic Energy Research (moderator)

This event is co-organised by Nordic Energy Research and the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group. 

Meet Nordic Energy Research at the Nordic information stand

Energy cooperation across the circumpolar North is more important than ever to ensure resilience and sustainability. Building on a long tradition of Nordic collaboration and joint knowledge creation, the Nordics have developed innovative energy solutions that inspire beyond the region.

Visit the Nordic stand to meet Nordic Energy Research and other key Nordic actors. Join us for an informal chat about Nordic energy cooperation, get inspired, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

?: Thursday, 16 October
?: 12:45–19:15
?: Harpa, second level

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Bringing Nordic perspectives to the Amazonas

This year Brazil, and the city of Belém in the Amazonas, hosts the COP30. During the conference countries are expected to present updated Nationally Determined Contributions with new emission reduction plans for 2035, as required by the agreement’s five-year review cycle. The conference will therefore serve as a critical deadline to assess the Paris Agreement’s progress and shape the next phase of global climate action.

Nordic Energy Research will host four seminars and a lunch mingle between the 13-15 November. We will highlight crucial topics for increased transition speed such as energy security, clean energy ambitions, hydrogen and equality. All our events will take place in the Nordic Pavilion (D148) in the Blue Zone.

Read more about Nordic Energy Research’s past and present participation at COP here.

Nordic Energy Research’s programme at COP30

High-level panel: Securing energy in a shifting world 

Thursday 13 november 

11.30-12.15

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

A troubled world calls for stronger energy cooperation. Climate risks, geopolitical tensions, and volatile markets underscore the importance of energy resilience. The Nordics demonstrate how renewables, efficiency, and innovation can create resilient, sustainable energy systems. What lessons can the world learn from their path toward a sustainable energy future?

Participants:

• Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Minister of Climate and Enviroment, Norway
• Mattias Frumerie, Climate Ambassador and Head of Delegation to UNFCCC, Sweden  
• María Erla Marelsdóttir, Ambassador of Climate, Iceland

Moderator: Klaus Skytte, CEO, Nordic Energy Research

High-level dialogue: Moving Beyond Climate Neutrality

Friday 14 november

14.00-14.45

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

The Nordic countries are among the first in the world to commit not only to net-zero emissions but also to becoming net-negative soon after. United by regional cooperation, renewable energy, and ambitious policy frameworks, they are proving what’s possible in practice. As the world hesitates, can the Nordics inspire bolder climate action?

Participants:

• Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, EU 
• Sakari Puisto, Minister of Economic Affairs, Finland 
• Ole Thonke, Climate Ambassador, Denmark

Moderator: Johanna Hlin Audunsdóttir, Director of Climate and Sustainability, Landsvirkjun – National Power Company of Iceland

Hydrogen Valleys Across Regions

Saturday 15 November

11.30-12.15

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

The Nordics and South America are frontrunners in renewable energy and clean hydrogen. Both regions invest in hydrogen from renewable sources as a cornerstone for industry and maritime sectors. Closer North–South cooperation and knowledge sharing could accelerate innovation and deployment, showcasing how to unlock the benefits of clean hydrogen. Can we together realise its full potential for the global energy transition?

Participants:

• Helena Sarén, Head of Zero Carbon Future Mission, Business Finland 
• Jakob Haugaard, Director at the Danish Maritime Authority
• More speakers to be announced.

Moderator: Nils Røkke, Executive Vice President Sustainability, SINTEF, Norway 

Nordic Energy Lunch Mingle

Saturday 15 November

Prel. 12.30-13.15

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

Nordic Energy Research invites international and Nordic experts, policymakers, academics, and industry representatives to connect and exchange insights at the Nordic Pavilion. This networking event provides an informal space to share perspectives and explore new collaborations. What new ideas and alliances can emerge to advance the global energy transition?

Powering Equality

Saturday 15 November

14.00-14.45

Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

The Nordic region is known for its commitment to equality, yet women remain underrepresented in the energy sector – one of the least gender-diverse industries. This is not only a Nordic issue but a shared global challenge. The event highlights why gender balance matters for the green transition, sharing overlooked perspectives and best practice examples. Can equality become a driving force for a more sustainable energy future?

Participants:

• Astrid Rusås Kristoffersen, Director Research & Development, DNV, Norway. 
• Lea Wermelin, Member of Parliament, Denmark 
• Morten Dyrholm, Group Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs at Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Denmark

Moderator: Klaus Skytte, CEO, Nordic Energy Research

Interested in participating?

Speaker requests: Klaus Skytte, CEO, klaus.skytte@nordicenergy.org 

Communications: Maria Eklöf, Head of Communications, maria.eklof@nordicenergy.org

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The 2026 conference theme, Turn of the Tide, underscores the importance of resilience and innovation in Arctic development. Nordic Energy Research will contribute with two dedicated sessions, offering perspectives on energy security, sustainable Arctic energy solutions, and the role of the next generation in shaping a robust and adaptable region.  

We start by hosting an Arctic Frontiers Open Event specifically targeting young people in the North. This session invites all interested participants to explore how the ideas and demands of the young generation will influence the future Arctic energy landscape. Insights and viewpoints gathered during this youth-focused event will inform the subsequent Arctic Frontiers Side Event, which will focus practical solutions and a policy dialogue on how to achieve energy security across the region. 

Arctic Frontiers Open: Fremtidens energi i Arktis – Ditt valg  

For the Arctic Frontiers Open event (The energy future of the Arctic – your choice) we welcome everyone interested in joining the dialogue on how the future energy system will be shaped by the ideas and demands of the young generation.

The event is held in Norwegian.

During the event you will hear from key individuals who are working with the energy system in the Arctic, what they do, who they are and how they got there. Furthermore, the event will have a debate about what we demand from the energy transition, what sort of developments we want to see, what sort of jobs we want and what considerations must be made. This will include perspectives on the jobs of tomorrow, the role of Indigenous Peoples, and what energy security really means. 

? Tuesday, 3 February 2026
? 18:00–19:30 (CET)
? Tvibit, Parkgata 27, 9008 Tromsø 

Speakers: 

• Thomas Henriksen, Operational Leader Hammerfest LNG, Emerging Leader 2026
• David Smirnat, Municipal Executive Committee, Luleå Municipality, the Social Democrats
• Kristoffer Karlsen, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness in Tromsø Municipality
• Inger Johnsen, Director of Communication and Society, Troms Kraft
• Co-moderator: Ole Aune Ødegård, Senior Adviser, Nordic Energy Research
• Co-moderator: Mari Bondevik, Communications, True North

This event is co-organised by Nordic Energy Research, Troms Country, Tromsø municipality, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, and True North.  

Self-sufficiency to energy leaders: Arctic solutions for an energy secure region 

Resilience and preparedness have become central pillars of policy and practice across the Nordic Region. Yet, in the Arctic, these principles are not just priorities – they are a way of life, evolved over decades of navigating extreme conditions and rapid change. Arctic communities have long mastered the art of building societies that withstand adversity, adapt to uncertainty, and thrive amidst disruption. 

So, what can we learn from our northernmost regions? Can these approaches be adapted and exported to strengthen resilience in other regions facing new and complex challenges? Join us for a dialogue that bridges North and Nordic, drawing on case studies and cross-sector collaboration.  

? Thursday, 5 February 2026
? 09:00–10:30
? Arbetskontoret 1, Arctic Frontiers conference hotel 

Speakers: 

• Klaus Skytte, CEO, Nordic Energy Research 

Policy panel: 

• Carina Sammeli, Mayor, Luleå Municipality 
• Ole Gunnar Håland, Head of Section for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning, Tromsø Municipality 
• Kimmo Alatulkkila, Director, Development of Energy Systems, Oulun Energia 
• Patti Bruns, Secretary General, Arctic Mayors’ Forum
• Moderator: Mari Bondevik, Communications, True North

Arctic solutions cases:  

• Magnus Fors Haigen, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer, AVJU 
• Clara Good, Associate Professor Department of Technology and Safety, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway 
• Greg Poelzer, Professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan 
• Moderator: Jan Gunnar Winther, Director of the Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic and pro rector for Research and Development at The Arctic University of Norway 

This event is co-organised by Nordic Energy Research, Troms Country, and Tromsø municipality.  

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Nordic governments are increasingly exploring capacity mechanisms and non-fossil flexibility support schemes. These measures can have wide-ranging impacts and significant costs, making careful assessment and targeted, proportionate design essential. Regional cooperation is key: neighbouring systems can provide support in scarcity situations, while coordinated approaches can help lower costs and reduce unintended consequences.

This seminar will exchange experiences and provide the latest updates on the Nordic discussion, bringing together experts and policymakers to stimulate dialogue and support well-coordinated, effective approaches to capacity and flexibility in the region.

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