Nordic Innovation Summit 2023

Please note: Times are CEST

Nordic visionaries who are driving change through the intersection of innovation, technology, and business will gather at the Nordic Innovation Summit on May 10 and May 11.  The annual premier event is where entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and academics from the Nordic countries come together to share cutting-edge solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. 

The Summit is organized by the National Nordic Museum and presented by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Sustainability has long been a priority in the Nordic countries, bolstered with political support and popular interest. The forward-thinking culture has made it a hub for green innovation. From green steel that cuts out 95% of carbon emissions to fertilizer made from upcycled batteries to the future of electric boats and transportation, the 2023 Summit will showcase businesses and projects that demonstrate the vast opportunities for a sustainable future.

• Ole Jacob Irgens, President Americas, Corvus Energy is a Norwegian marine battery company that is on the forefront of how battery technology is used on ships to reduce emissions. 
• Martine Kildeby, Head of Strategic Partnerships, BLOXHUB, the Nordic hub for sustainable urban development. 
• Kjell Walöen, Chief Manufacturing Officer and Co-Founder, Volta Trucks are the world’s first all-electric 16-tonne vehicle designed for urban logistics, reducing the environmental impact of freight deliveries in city centers.  
• Christine Lassen, Ambassador of Denmark to the US, will join a panel with Governor Jay Inslee and others to discuss bridging the EU Green Deal and the IRA for maximum mutual impact and benefit.
• Jakob Liedberg, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Cinis Fertilizer which makes the world’s most environmentally friendly fertilizer made from waste from battery and pulp production.
• Henrik Henriksson, Chief Executive Officer, H2 Green Steel which produces sustainable steel that removes 95% of the carbon emissions from one of the world’s dirtiest industries, powering a new, clean industrial revolution.
• Chris Cooper President of Neste, a Finnish green energy company who makes road low emission diesel and sustainable aviation fuel from organic material and waste. 
• Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will open the afternoon session on May 11 with a talk about Washington State business opportunities and collaborations with Nordic companies.