The Finnish Line: Hydrogen Lessons from Finland

January 21, 2026 12:00 pm MT
Moderators:
Speakers:
  • Antti Arasto

Did you know Finland is rapidly emerging as a European leader in the clean hydrogen space?

Join us for a deep dive into Finland’s energy system and its ambitious transition to becoming a hydrogen economy powerhouse.

Our expert panelist from VTT Finland will explore the realities of hydrogen adoption in Finland, discussing:

– Energy Foundation: An overview of the country’s energy system today.
– Sector Focus: The sectors identified as driving demand for hydrogen.
– Progress & Projects: The status of major industrial projects, the national Hydrogen Cluster, and essential infrastructure development, including pipeline infrastructure and production opportunities.
– Challenges & Future Outlook: An analysis of the hurdles and the long-term vision for Finnish hydrogen.
– Ecosystem Roles: The coordinated efforts of Hydrogen Hubs, Government, and Industry partners.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insight into a global frontrunner and see how their strategy compares to regional efforts here in Calgary.

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speakers/panelists:

Antti Arasto

Vice President, Industrial Energy and Hydrogen

Dr. Antti Arasto is Vice President, Industrial Energy and Hydrogen at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, bringing 20+ years of leadership across energy industry, industrial decarbonization and innovation. With deep technical expertise in hydrogen, CCUS, bioenergy, and heavy‑industry transition, he pairs systems‑level insight with practical experience in technology deployment and scale‑up. Antti helps shape European innovation and climate policy as Member of Board of Directors of University of Tampere, Vice Chair of ETIP Bioenergy and a Vice Chair of the Finnish Climate Change Panel, and he is an active bridge‑builder between industry, government, and academia.

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