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Unite!Energy Conference – Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy

Doctoral researchers and professionals across Europe are invited to Otaniemi for the second annual Unite!Energy Conference - a full-day event dedicated to advancing sustainable energy.
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The Unite!Energy Conference is a unique platform for dialogue between doctoral researchers, industry leaders, and academic experts. This year’s programme highlights developments in energy storage and hydrogen technologies, providing an opportunity for participants to exchange insights and explore new directions for sustainable energy.

At the conference, PhD researchers are invited to present their work via a digital poster and a 5-minute Science Slam pitch, where they will receive feedback from a diverse European audience of peers and professionals. 

If you are a postdoctoral researcher, academic, or administrative staff member interested in contributing to the energy transition, please apply via the registration form linked below.

Date: 10 October 2025,  Time: 09:00-17:30

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Otaranta 2, 02150, Espoo, Finland.

(Deadline for registration: 15 September 2025)
 

Preliminary Programme

Morning 

09:00–09:15 | Welcome & Opening
09:15–10:00 | Invited Talk: European Agencies
10:00–10:45 | Invited Talk: Research Highlights
10:45–11:30 | Invited Talk: Industry Perspectives
11:30–13:00 | Lunch Break

Afternoon 

13:00–13:15 | Poster Session Intro: “Unite!Energy”
13:15–16:00 | PhD Poster Presentations: Science Slam (5-minute pitches + Q&A)
16:00–17:00 | Coffee & Interactive Session: Hydrogen Technologies Mapping - Explore TRLs, costs, efficiency & challenges through a board game and expert discussion
17:00–17:30 | Closing & Networking

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