Innovation at the Core: Building Finland’s €30 Billion Hydrogen Economy
Hydrogen Summit

Innovation at the Core: Building Finland’s €30 Billion Hydrogen Economy

Vision
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Europe/Berlin
H2 Horizons Stage
English
About

Finland’s hydrogen strategy sets a bold ambition: by 2035, technological products and services should generate 90% of the €30 billion added value. Achieving this requires more than vision—it demands cutting-edge innovation, strong R&D ecosystems, and deep collaboration across industry, academia, and start-ups.
This panel brings together leaders from companies, research institutions, and universities to explore how Finland can accelerate breakthroughs, scale technologies, and create global competitiveness in hydrogen solutions.

Key note: Rasmus Teir / Hydrogen Cluster / Wärtsilä

Moderator: Riitta Silvennoinen / Hydrogen Cluster

Panelist:

Simo Säynevirta /ABB
Rainer Küngas /Stargate Hydrogen
Rami Jokela / Solar Foods
Imran Asghar / Tampere University
Suvi Karirinne / Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Speakers

Imran Asghar

Co-Founder of Smart+Ions OyProfessor (Associate) at Tampere University

Rami Jokela

CEOSolar Foods

Suvi Karirinne

Senior RDI SpecialistSeinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Dr. Rainer Küngas

CTOStargate Hydrogen

Simo Säynevirta

Head of ABB Green Electrification ecosystemABB

Rasmus Teir

Director, Sustainability & Future ConceptsWärtsilä Energy

Moderators

Riitta Silvennoinen

Managing DirectorHydrogen Cluster Finland