Nordic Capitals – Helsinki, Oslo, and Stockholm
In the Nordic & Baltic Pavilion at Smart City Expo, Stand D:71, Hall 3
Three Nordic capitals are yet again joining forces on a journey into the world of innovative solutions: Helsinki, Stockholm and Oslo are attending the Smart City Expo in Barcelona.
At the Nordic Capitals stand, a part of the Nordic & Baltic Pavilion, we introduce the innovation services and testbed platform activities of the three cities around three main themes: circular economy in construction, future of energy, and cities as test arenas. “Collaboration and innovation for the green transition” is our motto!
☕ During our Nordic Fika sessions, we will discuss the green transition and innovations from the perspective of Nordic cooperation. Interesting topics and delicious cinnamon buns are going to be a hit!
The Nordic Capitals stand program & activities
Tuesday – November 5th
11.00–11:45
Meet the capitals: Helsinki, Oslo, and Stockholm
What is each city’s main focus? What are our interests? What would we like to see more of?
Moderator: Thomas B. Johansen, Special Adviser, City of Oslo
Speakers: Øyvind Såtvedt, Head of Business Development, City of Oslo; Karin Ekdahl Wästberg, Director Innovation, City of Stockholm; and Paula Miettinen, Director, Business Services, City of Helsinki.
12.00–12.30
The Nordic Capitals as Testbeds – Mobility as a Case
Moderator: Maria Holm, The Executive Office, City of Stockholm
Participants: Andreas Säfström, Traffic Administration, City of Stockholm; Kimmo Heinonen, Head of Innovation Services, Economic Development Dept.; City of Helsinki; and Isak Solomon, Climate agency Advisor, City of Oslo.
12.45–13.15
The Future of energy
Moderator: Petter Nergård Christiensen, Climate agency, City of Oslo.
Participants: Anna Sundman, Project Manager, Environment and Health Dept., City of Stockholm; and Johanna af Hällström, Chief Specialist, Urban Environment Division, City of Helsinki.
13:15–13:30
Nordic Capitals Pitching: The Future of Energy
13.30–14:00
Design as Circular Construction
- Nordic Circles: Upcycling steel in Oslo
- Case Closing Loops: Circular Construction in Helsinki
- Reused construction components with expertise and experience
Moderator: Mira Jarkko, Chief Specialist, Economic Development Dept., City of Helsinki.
Participants: Ulf Brage Moe, Oslobygg; Mira Jarkko, City of Helsinki; and Maria Lennartsson, Environmental Expert, Development Administration, City of Stockholm
14.30–15:10
Nordic Fika on Urban Data
Participants: Thomas B. Johansen, Special Adviser, City of Oslo; Anders Broberg, St Erik Kommunikation, Coordinator Smart City, City of Stockholm; and Tomas Lehtinen, Head of Data, Strategy Dept., City of Helsinki.
15.10–15.25
Stockholm: Pioneering Proptech and Sustainable Innovation – New Report
Stockholm Business Region and Proptech Sweden
15.30–16.00
Oslo: How to use of real-time mobile data to strengthen emergency planning in Oslo
Participants: Osman Mohammad Ibrahim, Head of Department for Emergency planning Agency in Oslo; and Tom Henriksen, Data Insight Division at Telia.
16.00–16.30
Helsinki: Company pitches
- Sitowise: Location Intelligence, Remote Sensing etc.
- ScanwAI: Advanced AI technology for proactive infrastructure maintenance and monitoring
- Pictue: Enchance City Control over Construction Workflows
16.30–17.00
Stockholm: Local community engagement key to reach climate neutrality
Speaker: Lisa Enarsson, Project Manager, Environment and Health Department, City of Stockholm
17.00–17.30
Stockholm Exergi’s Journey with BECCS, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
Speaker: Michael Gullberg, Product Manager, Stockholm Exergi
Wednesday – November 6th
11.00–11:45
Meet the capitals: Helsinki, Oslo, and Stockholm
Smart mobility and urban logistics – All cities are working on zero-emission zones – some have come further than others, what are the plans going forward? What consequences will this have for local businesses? Stick or carrot? Can such regulation force innovation?
Moderator: Karin Ekdahl Wästberg, Director Innovation, City of Stockholm.
Participants: Sara Bergendorff, Head of Department Transport Planning, Traffic administration, City of Stockholm; Ellen Marie Sirevåg, City of Oslo; and Juho Kostiainen, Project Manager, Ecnomic Development Dept., City of Helsinki.
12.00–12.30
Helsinki: Company pitches
- Kausal: The Platform to Manage your City’s Action Plans and Reach Your Climate Goals
- Tommila Architects: Co-creating Spaces for Circular Design
12.45–13.10
Stockholm: DigiCityClimate – data-driven insights and personal perceptions, highlighting the complexities of urban resilience
Speakers: Peter Wiborn, Ecologist; and Lukas Ljungqvist, Urban Planning Strategist, Planning Administration, City of Stockholm.
13.10–13.30
Stockholm: Why Skype, Klarna, Spotify, Izettle, Minecraft, Storytel? The reason lies buried under the City of Stockholm
Speakers: Jörgen Hallström, Account manager, and Jörgen Engvall, Account manager, Stokab, City of Stockholm
13.30–14:30
Olso: Digital wallets – A game changer for the city when designing public services?
Speakers: Thea Ullhaug Pope, Senior Content Designer City of Oslo; Jon Ramvi, Founder and CEO, Symfoni; and Abid Ali Teepo, CSO Kantega.
14.30–15:30
Nordic Fika on CCS/CCU
Moderator: Thomas B. Johansen, Special Adviser, City of Oslo
Participants: Michael Gullberg, Product Manager, Stockholm Exergi; Anna Kankaanpää, R&D Manager, Helen (Helsinki Energy); and Svein Mygland, Special Adviser, City of Oslo.
15.30–16.00
Oslo: Company pitches
- Trygve Mongstad, Founder and CEO, Over Easy Solar – “Green Roof with Vertical Solar Panels”
- Reinier van Gageldonk, COO, SurplusMap – “Optimizing EV charging infrastructure globally”
16.00–16.30
Forum Virium Helsinki
- Satellite data in urban planning, cities’ climate adaptation and resilience
- Social Dimension of Digital Twin
- Urban air mobility and rescue operations with drones
16.30–17.00
Stockholm: Lowering thresholds for IoT
Participants: Maria Holm, Project Manager, The Executive Office, City of Stockholm; Anders Broberg, St Erik Kommunikation, Coordinator of Smart City, City of Stockholm; and David Eskilsson, Edeva.
Thursday – November 7th
12.00–12.30
Forum Virium Helsinki
- Ekotekt: Digital Construction for Sustainable Tomorrow
