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: hosts Christian Olsson & Cecilia 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: "LIGHTer and Net Zero Industry - information and funding opportunities"
Christian Olsson, LIGHTer & Cecilia Ramberg, Net Zero Industry, 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 Pogatscher, 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: "Scaling up Green Hydrogen with Cell Impact Forming"
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