Finland - United States seminar: From Forest to Innovations

In this event you will hear some of the recent developments in research from Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre Finland, as well as short presentations from Finnish SMEs working on bioeconomy solutions.

Tentative program 

8:20    Arrival, coffee

8.50    Opening words from Business Finland

Session 1: Wood construction & architecture

9:00    Why do we build in wood
           Pekka Heikkinen, Aalto University

9:15    Novel wood modification processes towards improved construction materials
           Lauri Rautkari, Aalto University

9:30    Carbon handprint in assessing positive impacts of wood-based innovations
           Hanna Pihkola, VTT Technical Research Centre Finland

9:45    Wood construction: Presentations from companies

           Onsite vacuum dryable wood construction element, Pasi Herranen, Vacuum Insulation Solutions Oy

           Next level ecological insulation and packaging material, Jani Lehmonen, Fiberwood Oy

           High-tech woodwork with abundant forestry side-streams, Alexander Henn, Lignosphere Oy

           Decorative coating, Milla Kulmalainen, Dekotel Coating Oy

           WLT - Massive timber constructions without glue, Liisa Akimof and Richard Siren, WLT Capital Oy

10:40  Q&A

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11:00   Lunch

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Session 2: New wood-based products

12:00   FinnCERES Flagship – Highlights from bio-based materials research
            Monika Österberg, Aalto University

12:20   Protective packaging with folding technology
            Jukka Ketoja, VTT Technical Research Centre Finland

12:35   Textile fibers from wood for more circularity in the textile industry
            Michael Hummel, Aalto University

12:50   Novel bio-based materials for construction applications
            Hannes Orelma, VTT Technical Research Centre Finland

13:05   New bio-based products: Presentations from companies

            Ioncell - Next generation sustainable textile fiber, Antti Rönkkö, Ioncell Oy

            Independent hub of cellulose innovation in the Nordics, Oskari Larkimo, Nordic Bioproducts Group Oy

            Woamy - On a mission to replace harmful plastic foams, Susanna Partanen, Woamy Oy

            Woodly - Redesigning plastics, Tommi Vuorinen, Woodly Oy

            Saving the world from plastic waste, Joona Kontinen, Sulapac Oy

14:00   Q&A, coffee

14:30   Event ends

            The USA delegation departs to site visits

This event is by invitation only. In case you would like to join, please contact info@finnceres.fi, or any of the addresses below:

Jukka Hassinen, FinnCERES Flagship Manager, Aalto University
jukka.hassinen (at) aalto.fi

Elli Käpylä, FinnCERES Flagship Corporate Relations Manager, Aalto University
elli.kapyla (at) aalto.fi

Katariina Solin, FinnCERES Flagship Manager, VTT Technical Research Centre Finland
katariina.solin (at) vtt.fi

Ulla Lainio, Commercial Counselor, Business Finland, Washington D.C.
ulla.lainio (at) businessfinland.fi