GreenLab Summit 2023 - a global outlook on the future of energy

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A conference focusing on green transition in action 
We are on a race to net zero. The clock is ticking, and the deadline for the Paris Agreement is approaching rapidly. It’s time to move from theory to practice and walk the talk. At GreenLab, our focus is on putting the green transition in action, and the GreenLab Summit is where we invite the brightest minds to exchange ideas, inspire and challenge each other, and learn from the latest research and experiences.   

The energy system of the future 
At the event, we will share our latest advances and take you on a journey to the rough edges of the future’s energy system. You will hear from speakers at the forefront of technological development with unique insights into challenges and possible solutions for the green energy transition.

In a joint effort, we will discuss market gaps, assess risks and risk mitigations, try to convert risks into value, look at new business models, and embrace new mindsets to get things done now. It is a space where we encourage co-creation between private and public sectors, academia, and you as a world citizen.  

Program and speakers 
The program for the GreenLab Summit will be updated continuously. Below, you can see the preliminary outline of the day. 

Welcome

By moderator Stine D. Arensbach, PhD from the Royal Danish Academy, in collaboration with Stanford University in Designing multi-stakeholder co-creation initiatives

Session 1: An energy sector in transition: What will be the new normal?

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Opening keynote

The inevitable role of industrial clusters and green solution brokering in a speedy energy transition
By GreenLab CEO Christopher Sorensen

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Keynote

The middle-out approach to industrial symbiosis development
By Dr. Marian Chertow, Professor of Industrial Environmental Management and Director of Center for Industrial Ecology at Yale School of the Environment 

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Expert Sessions

The components of a future energy system and scaling of technology 

Expert session: New energy systems - new value chains
By Niels Duedahl, CEO, Norlys

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Expert session: Scaling of technology through industrial clusters
By Jacob Nørgaard Andersen, CEO, Stiesdal

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Expert session: Green Industrial Clusters' full potential in rural development and a just transition
By Chris Cassidy, Renewable Energy Advisor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development

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Networking lunch and time to visit the exhibition 

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Session 2 - A new green energy market: Who pays the price, and who wins the prize?

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Keynote

Who’s first in line to pay the green premiums? (speaker to be announced) 

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Deep Dive

Inefficiencies in the green transition: Balancing incentives, finance, and risk by Annette Vestergaard Christensen, CFO, GreenLab 

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Expert Session

Market making (you will hear from value chain partners with real examples and decision-makers. Topics will include "Reaching Final Investment Decisions" and "Danish and European support for hydrogen infrastructure and incentives as market driver")

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Session 3: Solving wicked problems: What is the scale of the energy transition challenge? Get ready to effectively navigate climate change mitigation

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Deep Dive

How do we start asking the right questions and solving the right problems? by Anders Bøje Larsen, CTO, GreenLab

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Expert Session

Wicked problems and pragmatic solutions (the final session will foster a dialogue between system owners, designers and challengers) 

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Reception and time to visit the exhibition

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Networking dinner 
Continue the inspiring dialogues at a three-course dinner with GreenLab and partners.   

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Inspirational session: 

Stay tuned! 

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Site tours the following day
Join us Thursday for a site tour at GreenLab.  

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GreenLab Summit Partners: