EnergyWeek 2026 Media tour
Experience Vaasa – the Nordic Energy Capital and a European Green Leaf City 2026
Experience Vaasa – the Nordic Energy Capital and a European Green Leaf City 2026
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EnergyWeek 2026 Media tour
Did you know that technologies produced in Vaasa are used in electrical networks worldwide – and that the world’s most environmentally friendly ferry comes from here? These are just two examples of the innovation within EnergyVaasa, the largest energy technology cluster in the Nordics.
You are warmly invited to Vaasa and EnergyWeek 2026 to gain firsthand insights into the most topical issues in the energy sector and to meet leading industry players. Over a few days, the media tour will show why EnergyVaasa is a pioneer in the green transition and provide a snapshot of why Vaasa has been repeatedly named the happiest city in the world.
EnergyWeek in a nutshell
EnergyWeek in a nutshell
EnergyWeek attracts visitors from all continents and is a major meeting place for decision-makers and experts. In 2026, it also launches Vaasa’s Green Leaf year, highlighting climate action and environmental innovation. As part of this, experts from the European Commission will visit Vaasa to share insights on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework and upcoming funding opportunities – crucial information as investment needs for the green transition grow.
Organized for over 10 years by the Local Energy Cluster EnergyVaasa, EnergyWeek 2025 featured 28 English-language seminars, 199 speakers, and welcomed visitors from 52 countries, including ambassadors and company delegations, totaling over 9,000 participants.
In 2026, more than 30 seminars are already planned, with main themes covering energy and climate, wind and renewable energy, energy storage, and clean gas. Each day offers exhibitions and many networking opportunities — making EnergyWeek above all a hub for connections and collaboration.
Visit the Nordic Energy Capital
Visit the Nordic Energy Capital
The Vaasa region is home to global leaders such as Wärtsilä, ABB, Danfoss and Hitachi, growth companies like VILPE, and an extensive network of subcontractors. The region’s broad expertise means, for example, that all the technology providers needed to build hydrogen plants can be found here. EnergyVaasa’s 180 companies employ around 13,000 professionals and generate EUR 6 billion in annual turnover, more than 80% from exports. The EnergyVaasa cluster includes globally leading companies in Marine technology, grid, energy efficiency and sustainability, storage and grid balancing solutions.
What makes the cluster unique is the strong co-creation between the city, industry and universities, driving research and product development. Together, companies in the cluster invest EUR 250 million annually in RDI activities, with planned investments exceeding EUR 1.9 billion by 2030.
Vaasa also offers a 400 hectar industry-zoned GigaVaasa area designed for battery value chains and AI-driven technologies. Current key initiatives in the region include the Nordic Connector – a proposed fixed link strengthening power connections across the northern Nordics – and the University of Vaasa’s Energy Transition Valley, a growing research ecosystem attracting international talent and investment, creating jobs and supporting export-driven green growth toward a carbon-neutral, energy-independent future.