With increasing temperatures and an uncontrollable climate, the world needs to act now. Offshore wind and other green energy sources are key to reducing carbon emissions. For decades, the Nordic region has been at the forefront of the energy transition and now has some of the cleanest energy mixes in the world.
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The purpose is to not only advocate for technological solutions as cost efficient drivers, but also for the overall social and sustainable gain. The seminar invites innovative green energy companies, government officials and thought leaders to discuss (a) prospects and barriers facing companies delivering green energy solutions to the U.S., and (b) how to accelerate the U.S. offshore wind sector by collaborating across borders to bridge the supply chain and workforce gaps.
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This seminar series promotes green and sustainable Nordic tech solutions and success stories to relevant U.S. stakeholders and industries. This is part of the Nordic Consulates' common work towards the SDGs.Â
*Video recording:Â A photographer from the Consulate General of Denmark in New York will be present at the seminar. Please let the photographer know if you do not wish to be in the photos or if you would like to receive the photo link afterwards. The seminar is also being recorded for internal use by partners afterwards
TECH FOR SOCIAL GOOD is a Nordic Seminar Series co-hosted by The Consulates General of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland in New York to promote cooperation between Nordic representations in North America. Each seminar highlights sector strongholds of the Nordic countries.
TECH FOR SOCIAL GOOD promotes green and sustainable Nordic tech solutions and success stories to relevant US stakeholders and industries, as part of the Nordic Consulates' common work towards the SDGs. The Nordic Consulates aims to accelerate the growth of sustainable Nordic companies and export to North America.
Panel talk #1: "Bringing the Green: Prospects and barriers facing Nordic companies delivering green energy solutions to the U.S."
Moderated by Abbey Derocker
 -  Eyrun Linnet, SNERPA Power
 - Matti Malkamäki, Hycamite
 - Joseph Webster, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council
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Panel talk #2: "Offshore Wind: Collaborating across borders to bridge the supply chain and workforce gaps."
Moderated by Peter Lion, NYSERDA
 - Lauren Burm, Vestas
 -  Adrienne Downey, Hexicon
 -  Sam Jung, NYCEDC
 -  Kevin Pearce, Aker Solutions
This edition of the Nordic Seminar Series takes place in the Banquet Hall of Scandinavia House, which is conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Check-in at the registration desk and head up to the 2nd floor.
