Programme

The conference program evolves around the theme "Towards net zero industry by lightweight innovation” and we are thrilled to announce that Erik Blix, a distinguished figure in Swedish media, will be our moderator. With a career spanning over three decades, Erik Blix has made significant contributions as a journalist, radio host, satirist, and professional moderator. His diverse experiences and engaging personality make him an ideal moderator, capable of facilitating insightful discussions and maintaining a dynamic atmosphere. 

Erik Blix
Moderator, Sweden


Programme 18th of June

10.30  
Registration opens

11.15  
Welcome the conference: hostess Cecila Ramberg and moderator Erik Blix

11.30  
Opening speech: "Navigating Towards Net Zero: Transforming Commercial Vehicle Transport"
Ingegerd Annergren, Scania, Sweden 

12.00  
Mingle lunch in the foajé and exhibition

13.00  
Presentation: "Impact innovation and Net Zero Industry - information and funding opportunities"
Cecilia Ramberg, LIGHTer, Sweden

13:20 
Presentation: "The national German aviation research program and new collaborative opportunities between the program and Swedish national programs"
Peter Linde, German Aerospace Center DLR, Germany 

13.30  
Interactive audience session with summary 

13.50  
Presentation: "Decarbonizing aluminium"
Christian Rosenkilde, Hydro, Norway 

14.20  
SME pitch session

14.40  
Coffee break and exhibition

15:10  
Presentation: "Circular composite components"
Allan Korsgaard Poulsen, Vestas, Denmark

15:40  
Presentation: "Sustainable aviation enabled by lightweight design and composite technologies" 
Marc Fette, Composite Technology Center/CTC GmbH (An AIRBUS Company), Germany

16:10  
Presentation: "Improving properties and quality of 3D printed parts with graphene"
Cecilia Århammar, Graphmatec, Sweden 

16:40 
Presentation: "Decarbonised aviation with airships."
Carl-Oscar Lawaczeck, Oceansky, Sweden

17.10  
Short break

17:20 
Panel discussion: ”What developments are needed within industry resource efficiency research in order to remain competitive?”
Vestas, Diab, Saab, and CTC (Airbus) moderated by Erik Blix

17:40
Summary of day one

19:00
Dinner at restaurant River on the Pier 
 


Programme 19th of June

08.00
Recap and opening of the conference

08.10 
Presentation: "Transforming End-of-Life Vehicle Scrap into High-Value Aluminium Alloys"
Stefan Pugatscher, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 

08:40 
Presentation: "Composite material, additive manufacturing and far more: overview of lightweight solutions from the
mechanical engineering industry"
Damien Guillon, CETIM, France

09:10 
Presentation: "Decarbonised aviation with airships"
Henrik Jackman, Cell Impact, Sweden

09.40  
Coffee break in the foajé and exhibition

10:10 
Presentation: "Academia/RTO/industry partnership in composites research and innovation to deliver prosperity and NetZero"
Ole Thybo Thomsen, NCC Bristol, United Kingdom 

10.40 
Presentation: “Transitioning an aerospace company to sustainability – how hard can it be?”
Johanna Nylander, GKN Aerospace, Sweden

11.10 
Interactive audience session

11.30 
Key take-aways and summary

11.45 
Closing of conference

12.00
Lunch