Kinga is a Partner in EY’s Global Renewables Team and leads the Energy & Industrials sector for EY-Parthenon/ Transactions & Corporate Finance in Europe Central. She is based in Helsinki and has been co-leading EY-Parthenon’s corporate finance activities in the energy sector in the Nordics for the last c. 10 years. Kinga has more than 20 years of international experience advising private equity, corporate and public sector clients on both domestic and complex cross-border mergers & acquisitions (M&A), debt financings, capital raisings and strategic assignments in the broader (renewable) energy, low carbon, infrastructure and circular economy sectors. Before joining EY, Kinga worked in Structured and Project Finance at KfW IPEX-Bank, MUFG Bank and DEPFA Bank in London and Dublin. Besides being deeply passionate about the energy transition, she is also committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness in business and serves as a sponsor for the EY Women. Fast Forward and EY Next Gen programs. Kinga holds two Master degrees – one in International Business and one in International Politics.

Bo, Industrial Strategy Executive at INNO, is a leading expert in the power industry with extensive global experience and a pivotal role in the creation of the European Battery Alliance. A member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and honorary doctor at KTH, he has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in smart grids and battery systems. In his presentation, Normark explores the rapid evolution of the battery industry driven by electrification, its impact on existing and emerging industries, and the strategic role of the Nordic countries in this transformation.

Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala leads the Ministry of the Environment. Within the Finnish Government, she is responsible for matters related to the environment, construction, and housing. These include climate policy, nature, and water protection, preventing environmental pollution, circular economy, construction and land use, and housing policy. Minister Multala is also responsible for matters covered by the Energy Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Wind power has seen remarkable expansion in China, alongside other clean energy technologies. New pricing policy and grid constraints make development harder to predict in the next years – what should we expect? How is China’s clean energy manufacturing and deployment boom affecting the rest of the world?

Lauri is the co-founder and lead analyst of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, an independent research organization tracking energy, emissions and air pollution trends across Asia and Europe. He’s one of the most cited analysts in the world on China’s energy developments which he’s been specializing in for over a decade.

Pekka is in charge of the power generation portfolio investments and operations at Helen, one of Finland’s leading renewable energy producers. With a long international career in the energy sector and a board role at Renewables Finland, he brings valuable insight into building a more resilient energy system and thus, hosting the Wind Finland’s panel discussion ”Crisis-Proof Energy: Building Resilient and Safe Energy System”. This panel explores how the energy sector can strengthen safety, security, and continuity in the face of growing risks.

Viktoriya is Director of Advocacy & Messaging at WindEurope, where she coordinates the Association’s response on policy and regulatory developments affecting wind energy at national and EU level. Before joining WindEurope in 2015, she worked with IRENA, Energy Cities, and the European Commission. In her presentation, she will explore the current state of wind energy in Europe, future market opportunities and challenges, and recent EU rules impacting national onshore and offshore wind regulations. She will also take her experience to the panel discussion that explores how the energy sector can strengthen safety, security, and continuity in the face of growing risks.

Anni is the CEO of the Renewables Finland and one of the leading wind power experts in Finland. During her time in the association, the whole organization and the importance of wind power in the Finnish energy sector have increased significantly. Anni will provide you a comprehensive outlook on what is the current status of wind power development in Finland and what are the hot topics the association is working with.

With over a decade in the energy markets, Atte brings broad experience across trading, portfolio management, and commercial power solutions. From 24/7 day-ahead and intraday trading desks to leading industrial power strategies, Atte has seen the market from every angle. In this session, Atte explores how shifting focus from megawatts to margin can unlock new value in today’s volatile power landscape.

This panel explores how the energy sector can strengthen safety, security, and continuity in the face of growing risks. Our panelist, Mats, is a senior energy executive with 25+ years of experience in renewable energy across Europe and emerging markets. As Chairman of the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency, he has been instrumental in Ukraine’s green transition and energy market integration. His work spans wind, solar, and green hydrogen, with a focus on scalable and bankable infrastructure.

Heidi, the Director of Operations in Renewables Finland, has been with the association for over ten years with a wide range of responsibilities within public relations, advocacy, and communications. Heidi will use her wide experience and knowledge from the energy sector to provide you a comprehensive outlook on what is the current status of wind power development in Finland and what are the hot topics the association is working with.

During the past three years, Tuomas has held overall responsibility for the transmission system operation in Finland, successfully managing various challenges presented by the energy transition to the Finnish electricity system. While the main focus has been on maintaining and enhancing the reliable and efficient everyday operation of the electrical power system and electricity market, there has been a continuously increasing emphasis on exceptional operational situations, preparedness, and overall resilience. The large-scale integration of renewables presents both challenges and opportunities for normal, daily operation electrical power systems, and this applies equally to preparedness and resilience related aspects. Before his current position, Tuomas worked with Fingrid in various roles within the main business processes: planning, asset management, and market development. He also spent some years working in academia and the technology industry between his positions at Fingrid.

In this engaging session, Maren from PEAK Wind shares real-world insights into cybersecurity in wind energy and how we should respond to cyber security incidents. With global experience in OT security, SCADA systems, and O&M strategy, she brings lessons from offshore and onshore wind projects across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Her background also includes advising international investors in the UK’s offshore wind sector.

In this engaging session, Marita from Netox Oy will share his insights on cybersecurity in wind energy and how to effectively respond to incidents. With a long experience in various roles in IT, cybersecurity, and data protection, in her current role at Netox, Marita consults clients on data protection, administrative information security, and NIS2 challenges, among other things. Her technical background helps her better understand complex environments where everything affects everything else. There are also increasing legal requirements for operators, and it takes work to coordinate everything in a useful way. Providing concrete help to customers and increasing their understanding of the topic at hand is a matter close to Marita’s heart.

With nearly two decades of experience in the energy industry, Sergey has spent the past 2,5 years developing Fortum’s wind and solar business. Among other things, he has been contributing to PPA product development and sales activities from business area point of view. Sergey previously worked in Fortum with power market analysis, B2B sales, project management, and corporate strategy development. In his presentation, Sergey will explore how curtailing production during negative spot prices can generate added value for both PPA counterparties.

In this engaging session, Jaan from KPMG Baltics will share his insights on cybersecurity in wind energy and how to effectively respond to incidents. With broad expertise in the evolving security landscape, Jaan leads cross-functional teams on complex engagements, delivering strategic guidance, technical security testing, and practical training.