Addressing Our Global Challenges Through Research and Innovation: Cases Bioeconomy and Sustainable Technologies
These sessions are part of Aalto University Academic Summit, where world's top experts set to meet in 18–19 November.
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Mitigating climate change and meeting future needs of energy and materials are the driving forces for bioeconomy. The very survival of mankind will depend on rapid and efficient transition from fossile to renewable resources and sustainable technology. In this session, experts on both science and real-world applications discuss how groundbreaking scientific innovations lead to new and sustainable technology and new business.
Case Bioeconomy
13:30-15:00
Chair: Janne Laine, Dean, Aalto University School of Chemical Technology
Short introductions and panel discussion with:
Ed de Jong, Director, Avantium Technologies
Magnus Berggren, Professor, Marcus Wallenberg Prize Laureate 2014
Olli Ikkala, Professor, Aalto University School of Science
Case Sustainable Technologies
15:30-17:00
Chair: Marita Niemelä, Vice President, Strategy, Valmet Pulp and Energy
Short introductions and panel discussion with:
Mikael Hannus, Vice President, Biorefinery, Stora Enso
Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President, Technology, Neste Oil
Heidi Fagerholm, CTO, Member of Management Board, Kemira
Registration to both sessions here.
Read more about the events and see full program wcc.aalto.fi
The Academic Summit will convene seven sessions over two days, which will address the issue of the impact that universities make from different perspectives. The sessions will be attended by an international cohort of experts in innovation and representatives of the business sector and academia.
The Aalto University Academic Summit: “The Impact of Universities on Economic Growth” will be accompanied by the 31st World Cultural Council Award Ceremony.