The forum focused on practical steps towards the decarbonisation of EU islands, highlighting technological solutions and showcasing inspiring examples from the Nordic archipelago, including Åland, Gotland and Öland.
Through interactive sessions, participants explored key elements of the transition journey, including the establishment of multi-stakeholder cooperation, the development of clean energy transition agendas, and approaches to financing and investment. The event strengthened collaboration across EU islands and supported the exchange of concrete experiences and best practices.
Agenda & Slides
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DAY 1 | 14 May 2019 | Stockholm
Program details
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9:00-9:30
Registration
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9:30-10:55
Welcome by the Co-Hosts
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9:30-10:55
Welcome by key notes
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9:30-10:55
Updates from the Clean Energy for EU island Secretariat
Jeppe Mikel Jensen, Clean Energy for EU islands Secretariat
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10:55-11:15
Coffee Break
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11:15-13:00
Setting the scene(s)
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Good practices and experiences from the hosts and beyond
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13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
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14:00-15:30
Networking session
Thematic roundtable discussions responding to key themes requested by EU islands
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15:30-16:00
Coffee Break
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16:00-17:15
Networking session
Match-fixing based on participants’ interests and expertise
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17:15-17:45
1000 Solutions – Solar Impulse
Ms. Alexandra Sombsthay, Director Government Affairs
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17:45-18:00
Wrap up and instructions for the 2nd day
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18:00-18:40
Break and open Q&A session with the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat
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18:40-22:00
Dinner at the venue
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DAY 2 | 15 May 2019
Program details
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06:45-07:15
Check in and boarding to MS Viking Grace
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07:45-08:15
Sea Breakfast
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08:15-08:35
Welcome session
Introduction to the programme and the technical fair
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08:35-10:00
Market place #1
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Tech-speakers corner of the existing and future decarbonisation solutions for island. Meet technology providers related to: Hydrogen and fuel cells | Wind power | Solar power | Storage facilities | Ocean energy | Biogas | And more
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10:00-11:00
Greening the Islands – Practical examples of public private collaborations
Mr. Gianni Chianetta, Director, Greening the islands (GTI) Moderator
Lorenzo Ceraulo - Vice mayor/Councilor of Island of Favignana | Andrea Necci – Terna Spa | Davide Astiaso Garcia, Sapienza University | Hannah Mareike Marczinkowski - PhD Modelling of Renewable Energy Islands
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11:00-12:00
Buffet lunch on board
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12.00-13.00
Market place #2
Island Speakers Corner – Visit the technology stands and hear from some of the Secretariat’s 26 Islands and their inspiring decarbonization endeavors
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13:10-14:10
Time zone crossing from CET to EET (reset your clock)
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14:10
Arrival at Mariehamn (Åland Islands) transfer to the venue
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15:00-15:30
Coffee
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15:30-16:30
Official welcome and introduction to the Åland Islands
Ms Camilla Gunell, Deputy Prime Minister Åland Islands | Mr Pentti Puhakka, Chief Councilor Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland | Mr Berndt Schalin, Flexen Oy
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16:30-17:00
Wrap up and information on the dinner and the return ferry
Ms Tajana Huzak, Deputy Minister for regional development and EU funds, Head of the Island Department, Croatia
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17:00-18:00
Capacity-building session (for island transition teams only) | Bus transfer to hotels for check in for the rest of the participants
Clean Energy Transition Agenda development
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19:00-22:30
Dinner
at Smakbyn 134 Slottsvägen, Kastelholm 22520, Åland Islands. Busses are provided from the hotels and return
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DAY 3 | 16 May 2019
Program details
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06:30
Departure by bus from Mariehamn (Åland Islands) hotels to Mariehamn harbor to board at 07:00
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07:30-8:45
Networking breakfast on board
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08:45-09:00
Official goodbye to the participants and information on the pre-booked bus transport to Arlanda international Airport (arrival at 10:45) or Stockholm city center (arrival 10:35)
DAY 1 | 14 May 2019 | Stockholm
Program details
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9:00-9:30Registration
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9:30-10:55Welcome by the Co-Hostsx
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9:30-10:55Welcome by key notesx
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9:30-10:55Updates from the Clean Energy for EU island SecretariatJeppe Mikel Jensen, Clean Energy for EU islands Secretariat
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10:55-11:15Coffee Break
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11:15-13:00Setting the scene(s)x
Good practices and experiences from the hosts and beyond
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13:00-14:00Lunch Break
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14:00-15:30Networking session
Thematic roundtable discussions responding to key themes requested by EU islands
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15:30-16:00Coffee Break
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16:00-17:15Networking sessionMatch-fixing based on participants’ interests and expertise
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17:15-17:451000 Solutions – Solar ImpulseMs. Alexandra Sombsthay, Director Government Affairs
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17:45-18:00Wrap up and instructions for the 2nd day
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18:00-18:40Break and open Q&A session with the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat
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18:40-22:00Dinner at the venue
DAY 2 | 15 May 2019
Program details
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06:45-07:15Check in and boarding to MS Viking Grace
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07:45-08:15Sea Breakfast
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08:15-08:35Welcome session
Introduction to the programme and the technical fair
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08:35-10:00Market place #1x
Tech-speakers corner of the existing and future decarbonisation solutions for island. Meet technology providers related to: Hydrogen and fuel cells | Wind power | Solar power | Storage facilities | Ocean energy | Biogas | And more
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10:00-11:00Greening the Islands – Practical examples of public private collaborationsMr. Gianni Chianetta, Director, Greening the islands (GTI) Moderator
Lorenzo Ceraulo - Vice mayor/Councilor of Island of Favignana | Andrea Necci – Terna Spa | Davide Astiaso Garcia, Sapienza University | Hannah Mareike Marczinkowski - PhD Modelling of Renewable Energy Islands
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11:00-12:00Buffet lunch on board
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12.00-13.00Market place #2
Island Speakers Corner – Visit the technology stands and hear from some of the Secretariat’s 26 Islands and their inspiring decarbonization endeavors
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13:10-14:10Time zone crossing from CET to EET (reset your clock)
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14:10Arrival at Mariehamn (Åland Islands) transfer to the venue
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15:00-15:30Coffee
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15:30-16:30Official welcome and introduction to the Åland IslandsMs Camilla Gunell, Deputy Prime Minister Åland Islands | Mr Pentti Puhakka, Chief Councilor Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland | Mr Berndt Schalin, Flexen Oy
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16:30-17:00Wrap up and information on the dinner and the return ferryMs Tajana Huzak, Deputy Minister for regional development and EU funds, Head of the Island Department, Croatia
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17:00-18:00Capacity-building session (for island transition teams only) | Bus transfer to hotels for check in for the rest of the participants
Clean Energy Transition Agenda development
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19:00-22:30Dinner
at Smakbyn 134 Slottsvägen, Kastelholm 22520, Åland Islands. Busses are provided from the hotels and return
DAY 3 | 16 May 2019
Program details
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06:30Departure by bus from Mariehamn (Åland Islands) hotels to Mariehamn harbor to board at 07:00
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07:30-8:45Networking breakfast on board
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08:45-09:00Official goodbye to the participants and information on the pre-booked bus transport to Arlanda international Airport (arrival at 10:45) or Stockholm city center (arrival 10:35)