Mobility – Learn about steel production in the future, carbon footprint in design, and solutions for EV battery protection. In this track, you will get to know more about Docol® grades in the automotive industry and how to process the world’s strongest mobility steels.
Industry – Learn why hydrogen is changing the energy equation in Europe and how steel will provide solutions for both solar structures and energy storage. In this track, you will learn about tubular and high-performance strip steel products.
Construction – Learn how steel can impact the performance and sustainability of your product, how SSAB can take your ideas and transform them into finished products, and what our customers expect from steel in the future. In this track, you will also learn about sustainability in architectural buildings.
Mobility - preliminary program
9.00–9.30
Morning introduction
SSAB Europe Strategy and the Nordic Transformation
Olavi Huhtala, EVP SSAB Europe
9.50–10.00
Mobility introduction
Moderator: Sören Madsen
10.00–10.30
“The way to climate neutrality – Carbon footprint in the future”
Jonas Adolfsson, SSAB
The journey towards climate neutrality within the mobility industry has begun but must be accelerated. Carbon footprint will be an important design parameter. In this presentation, we will cover why embodied carbon footprint will be equally as important as today's design parameters.
10.30–11.00
Coffee break
11.00–11.30
“Sustainable battery protection”
Robert Ström, SSAB
As Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms and models continue to multiply, new designs using high-strength steels to protect the battery are becoming available. In this presentation, we will explore how steel can be used in the design of sustainable battery protection solutions that are as light as aluminum. The presentation will cover solutions for both passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.
11.30–12.00
“Docol highlights – High-end steel grades for improved performance”
Manuel Otto and Kenneth Olsson, SSAB
Our mobility customers keep raising the bar when it comes to utilizing the potential of high-strength steel in developing new applications. In this presentation, we will show examples of the successful use of our high-end steel grades, with a particular focus on safety and chassis components. We will also cover topics like forming and welding behavior as well as delayed fracture resistance.
12.00–13.00
Lunch
13.00–13.30
Afternoon introduction
The fossil-free journey from a technical perspective
Joachim Larsson, CTO SSAB Europe
13.45–14.15
“Future sustainable steel production”
Jonas Adolfsson and Jonas Larsson, SSAB
The steel industry is rapidly shifting towards more sustainable production. In this presentation, we will compare iron ore-based production with scrap-based production, also covering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations and how future Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) requirements will affect the calculations.
14.15–14.45
Coffee break
14.45–15.15
“Processing the world’s strongest mobility steels”
Peter Alm and Gustav Olsson, SSAB
Shape accuracy requirements are continuously increasing and at the same time so is the strength of steel. Going forward, this will make it even more important to know how to process these steels. In this presentation, our forming experts will show how to rollform martensitic steels and cold stamp hot- rolled complex phase (CP) steels.
15.15–15.45
Sum-up
15.45–
Possibility to have individual meetings.
Industry - preliminary program
9.00–9.30
Morning introduction
SSAB Europe Strategy and the Nordic Transformation
Olavi Huhtala, EVP SSAB Europe
9.50–10.00
Industry introduction
Moderator: Kamal Arifi
10.00–10.30
“Innovative steel solutions for more efficient and sustainable solar structures”
Markus Komulainen, SSAB
The future of energy is solar, and the future of steel is sustainability. In this presentation, we will bring these two ideas together, showcasing the innovative and eco-friendly steel solutions that are powering the growth of solar energy around the world. From lightweight and durable mounting structures to energy-efficient steels, we will explore the full range of sustainable steel options available for this critical industry.
10.30–11.00
Coffee break
11.00–11.30
“How hydrogen is changing the energy equation in Europe”
Madhusoodhanan Sayeenathan, SSAB
Hydrogen is emerging as a game-changing technology in the world of energy, and Europe is leading the change. In this presentation, we will explore the latest developments in hydrogen technology and examine how this versatile fuel source is transforming the way we produce, store, and use energy in Europe and beyond.
11.30–12.00
“Powering the future: The role of steel in energy storage systems”
Erik Nymann, SSAB
Steel is one of the most essential materials in the modern world, and it's time to unlock its full potential for energy storage. In this presentation, we will explore the various ways that steel can be integrated into energy storage solutions, from the design of innovative storage tanks to the development of efficient flywheels. We will examine the unique advantages of steel, and discuss how it can help us build a more sustainable and resilient energy system for the future.
12.00–13.00
Lunch
13.00–13.30
Afternoon introduction
The fossil-free journey from a technical perspective
Joachim Larsson, CTO SSAB Europe
13.45–14.15
“The power of steel: Exploring the latest high-performance steel grades for industrial applications”
Erkki Krankkala, SSAB
This topic covers some of the latest developments in high-performance steel products. In this presentation, we will discuss some of the key benefits of these products, and look at some of the real-world examples where they are making a difference in industry today.
14.15–14.45
Coffee break
14.45–15.15
“Innovative solutions for overhead power lines: The benefits of weathering steel tubes”
Antti Markkula, SSAB
The humble power line is about to get a major upgrade, thanks to weathering steel tubes. In this presentation, we will explore the many benefits of this innovative material, and examine how it is transforming the way we build and maintain overhead power lines.
15.15–15.45
Sum-up
15.45–
Possibility to have individual meetings.
Construction - preliminary program
9.00–9.30
Morning introduction
SSAB Europe Strategy and the Nordic Transformation
Olavi Huhtala, EVP SSAB Europe
9.50–10.00
Construction introduction
Moderator: Lasse Hämäläinen
10.00–10.30
"Sustainable Upgrading concept for better performance of infrastructure"
Adam Gola, SSAB
The idea of Sustainable Upgrading focuses on redesigning products for optimized material use, more efficient transportation and installation. By utilizing a system approach to product life, from design to product servicing, it is possible to build in a smarter way. Use steel better – use better steel.
10.30–11.00
Coffee break
11.00–11.30
Meeting the requirements of building industry with GreenCoat®
Kaisa Ahvonen, SSAB
Sustainability will be a license to operate in the construction business. Building and environmental legislation is developing rapidly in Europe and especially in the Nordics. The common aim is to reduce CO2 emissions from building operations, materials and construction. When reducing CO2 emissions from the building materials, the durability and material lifecycle should be under focus as well.
This presentation will open up how SSAB will respond to these challenges with GreenCoat® color-coated steels. What we have done so far and what plans SSAB has with regard to fossil-free, color-coated steels.
11.30–12.00
Creating a basis for potential climate impact reduction in the construction industry
Speaker: Anna Högberg PEAB
The manufacture of construction materials has a heavy climate impact in the production of new buildings. Anna will present an ongoing research project that aims to create a basis for potential climate impact reduction by using fossil-free steel in the construction industry. The research project shows both which construction components can be replaced by fossil-free steel ones and what climate impact reduction can be expected in different types of projects. The aim is to support development towards a climate-neutral industry in 2045.
12.00–13.00
Lunch
13.00–13.30
Afternoon introduction
The fossil-free journey from a technical perspective
Joachim Larsson, CTO SSAB Europe
13.45–14.15
Steel in architecture—how sustainability will lead the construction industry into the next decade
Speaker: Petra Jenning, FOJAB architects
The future of the construction industry is sustainable. Already today, architects and developers have to increasingly demonstrate the carbon footprint of their buildings. Swedish FOJAB architects aim to create sustainable architecture that everyone can feel proud of. In her presentation, Petra will show how a sustainable future for building could look by using reused material, fossil-free steel, bio-based products, a reverse construction process, digitization and artificial intelligence.
14.15–14.45
Coffee break
14.45–15.15
“Towards carbon-neutral building products”
Jyrki Kesti, Ruukki Construction
Together with customers, we are transforming how future buildings are made for the wellbeing of people and the environment. Ruukki's lifecycle approach explains how to ensure sustainable steel-based building products all the way from raw materials to the building's end of life.