Fortum Nordic Energy Debate
In just five years, in 2031, the Nordics have entered a new decade of prosperity and growth. Electrification, investments in low-carbon energy, and a predictable operating environment have strengthened the economy, created jobs, and steered us toward carbon neutrality.
Our industries are growing, contributing to municipal economies with citizens benefiting from robust services. The Nordics are known globally as forerunners in clean technologies and digitalisation. Do you share our ambition?
At the Fortum Nordic Energy Debate, you will join fellow leaders from business, politics, academia and the next generation to debate the choices that will define our prosperity.
Agenda
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16.30 |
Registration and refreshments |
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17.00 |
Opening |
Markus Rauramo, President & CEO, Fortum |
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17.20 |
How the clean transition has shaped European energy industry by the new decade |
Natasha Luther-Jones, Global Chair, Energy & Natural resources, DLA Piper |
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17.50 |
Debate: The biggest data centre investment in the Nordics landed in Finland. What next? |
Natasha Luther-Jones, Global Chair, Energy & Natural resources, DLA Piper Further panelists to be announced. Moderated by: Simon-Erik Ollus, EVP, Corporate Customers and Markets, Fortum |
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18.20 |
Debate: How do we make the ambition for 2031 a reality in the Nordics? |
Åsa Pettersson, CEO, Swedenergy Jussi Kärki, Editor-in-Chief, Talouselämää Further panelists to be announced. Moderated by: Nebahat Albayrak-Edgar, EVP, Sustainability and Corporate Relations, Fortum |
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18.50 |
Closing words |
Markus Rauramo, President & CEO, Fortum |
19.00 | Closing |
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19.05 |
Buffet dinner and networking |
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21.00 |
Event ends |
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Your perspective will be part of the conversation.
The Fortum Nordic Energy Debate is a platform for meaningful dialogue—participants’ insights will help shape the conclusions. Key takeaways will be shared in a post-event summary, and the conversation will continue beyond the evening, fostering long-term collaboration and progress.
We look forward to seeing you — and hearing your voice in the debate.
Time: 3 December 2026, 16:30–21:00
Location: Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Mannerheimintie 13 e, 00100 Helsinki Finland
For more information, please contact Hetta Huittinen-Naskali, Director, Corporate Relations Finland
hetta.huittinen-naskali
+358 40 033 9597
Speakers
Jussi Kärki
Jussi Kärki is an experienced commentator on economics and politics who has served as Editor-in-Chief of Talouselämä for the past seven years. He has always closely followed energy issues, as energy is a matter of politics, money, climate, and security.
Natasha Luther-Jones
Natasha Luther-Jones is Global Chair of Energy & Natural Resources at DLA Piper. Natasha has 25 years' experience working on UK, international and multi-jurisdictional energy and infrastructure projects. She has a particular focus on renewables and other energy transition and clean energy infrastructure matters. Natasha has been heavily involved in the evolving corporate PPA landscape internationally since 2009.
Åsa Pettersson
Åsa Pettersson is the CEO of Swedenergy since 2021. Swedenergy monitors and promotes the interests of its members and the Swedish energy sector in general. She has more than 20 years of experience of working with sustainability and public affairs in the transport and energy sector. Åsa comes from a position as head of Public Affairs & Sustainability at Scania, which she held between 2014- 2021. Before joining Scania, she worked at the Swedish energy company Vattenfall AB.
Markus Rauramo
Markus Rauramo is President and CEO of Fortum Corporation and President of Eurelectric (2025). He joined Fortum as CFO in 2012, later leading consumer and heat businesses. Previously, he was CFO of Stora Enso and held senior roles in Helsinki, Brussels, and London. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Helsinki and serves on the Board of Sampo plc, chairing its Audit Committee.
Simon-Erik Ollus
Simon-Erik Ollus leads Fortum’s Corporate Customers and Markets unit and is a member of the Fortum Leadership Team. He oversees trading, hedging, asset optimization, and strategy. Previously, he led Fortum’s Generation division and served as Chief Economist. Before joining Fortum, he worked at the Bank of Finland and East Office of Finnish Industries. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Helsinki.
Nebahat Albayrak-Edgar
Nebahat Albayrak leads Sustainability and Corporate Relations and is a member of the Fortum Leadership Team. She previously held senior roles at Royal Dutch Shell, including VP External Relations for Global Integrated Gas. She's also served as Secretary of State for Justice and as a National MP for the Dutch Labor Party. She holds a LLM degree from the University of Leiden and is Member of the Supervisory Board of NKT AS Denmark.
About the Organizer: Why Fortum?
Electrification and the clean transition is redefining Nordic growth, resilience, and competitiveness. The Fortum Nordic Energy Debate brings together decision-makers from business, politics, academia, and tomorrow’s leaders to discuss the choices that will shape the decade ahead and to envision the Nordics of the future.
As Finland’s leading energy company, Fortum has a unique responsibility and capability to convene this discussion. Our deep roots in the Nordic energy sector, commitment to sustainability, and proven track record in driving innovation make us the right organization to lead this dialogue.
We believe that the clean transition is not only an environmental imperative but equally a societal and economic opportunity. By fostering open dialogue and collaboration across sectors, Fortum aims to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate the shift towards a cleaner, more secure, and prosperous future for all.