Making industries cleaner
As of today the world depends on industries that are substantial contributors to CO2-emissions. In the future, these industries will have to find ways to move closer to carbon neutrality. Much of the technology needed to realize the green economy depends on aluminum. Svein Richard Brandtzæg will speak about Hydro’s efforts in working with energy efficiency in their aluminum production. Steven Burke will explore the possibilities with biofuels and biotechnology. Gunn Ovesen is CEO of Innovation Norway. Innovation Norway promotes profitable, nationwide industrial development to both the business economy and Norway’s national economy, and helps release the potential of different regions by contributing towards innovation, internationalization and promotion. The title of Anne Cathrine Gjærde’s Talk is “Solving 3 global challenges in 15 minutes”
Speakers
- Svein Richard Brandtzæg: CEO, Hydro
- Steven Burke: Biofuel Center North Carolina
- Gunn Ovesen: Executive Director, Innovation Norway
- Anne Cathrine Gjærde: Director of Nordic Energy Research
