The speakers of the event are introduced here. More introductions to come!

MODERATOR
Johannes Malkamäki

Johannes Malkamäki is a sought-after host, magician, and mentalist known for his modern, comedic style and seamless bilingual performances. With a master’s degree in medical biotechnology and over a decade of experience, Johannes has hosted and performed at more than 500 events, ranging from high-profile corporate galas to international conferences. His performances combine interactive magic, mentalism, and sharp humor – always tailored to the audience – ensuring each event is memorable and unique.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sari Multala, Minister of Climate and the Environment

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Pasi Vainikka, CEO, Solar Foods

Pasi Vainikka is a Finnish entrepreneur, scientist, and innovator in renewable energy and sustainable food systems. He is the CEO and co-founder of Solar Foods, the company behind Solein – a revolutionary protein made from air, electricity, and microbes, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional agriculture.

Before founding Solar Foods in 2017, Vainikka led Finland’s largest renewable energy research program, Neo-Carbon Energy, and worked as a principal scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. He holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Åbo Akademi University and serves as an adjunct professor at LUT University.

Known for his forward-thinking approach to climate solutions, he was named Finland’s Mission Innovation Champion in 2019 and continues to push the boundaries of food and energy innovation globally.

Tommi Eronen, CEO, Polar Night Energy

Tommi Eronen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Polar Night Energy, established in 2018. The company is known for designing and building world-renowned thermal energy storage systems, called Sand Batteries, that store wind and solar energy.

An expert in heat transfer and storage modeling, Tommi earned his Master of Science degree in Power Plant Engineering from Tampere University of Technology in 2017.

With a strong passion for innovative engineering, Tommi is dedicated to developing practical solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss. Outside of work, he is a passionate cyclist dreaming of a round-the-world trip and enjoys ice swimming and free diving.

Aapo Koivuniemi, CEO, ABO Energy

Aapo Koivuniemi is a renewable energy leader with 15 years of experience in the Finnish and european renewables sector, starting from modeling and design to development, lobbying and investments. He has been involved in some way or another in roughly one in ten of Finnish wind turbines. Aapo holds a MSc degree from LUT and EMBA from Aalto. Aapo believes that while the engineering element is very important in renewable or P2X-projects, the true success factor in green transition is understanding the social and psychological drivers affecting people and their decision making.