Stora biokraft- och värmekonferensen

A warm welcome to Svebio’s Major Bioenergy and Heat Conference on November 19–20!

(Please note that the conference is held in Swedish)

This year, the conference will be held in the fantastic city of Växjö – “Europe’s greenest city.” The focus will be on the challenges and opportunities facing the bioenergy and heat sector, and on the factors that are likely to influence the sector most in the future. What does future electricity demand look like? Are changes to the electricity market zones on the horizon? What impact will changes in electricity tax or ancillary service markets have? What is the future of heat demand?

The conference will take place at Växjö Concert Hall. The day will begin at 8:30 AM on November 19 with two optional study visits hosted by our members Växjö Energi and Södra. The main conference will start after lunch. On November 20, the conference will end at 3:00 PM.

We are pleased to present the following speakers – with more to come!

Maria Arnholm, County Governor, Kronoberg County
Shahbaz Khan, Head of Public Affairs, Göteborg Energi
Julia Ahlrot, Head of Strategy and External Relations, Växjö Energi
Erik Lundin, PhD in Economics, Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN)
Ola Ljusk Eriksson, Senior Professor, Linnaeus University
Johannes Bogren, Head of Business Area Södra Bioproducts, Södra
Erik Tellgren, CEO, Växjö Energi
Madelene Hagman, Commercial Director, Öresundskraft
Thomas Ekholm, Head of Energy Solutions, Fortum
Göran Örlander, Swedish Forest Inquiry
Daniel Eidenskog, Chief Engineer, Växjö Energi
Sigrid Granström, Energy and Environmental Expert, The Swedish Construction Federation
Mattias Bisaillon, Senior Consultant, Profu

Study Visits

The conference days will begin with study visits, where participants can choose to visit either Växjö Energi or Södra. This will be followed by a revitalizing lunch at Växjö Concert Hall, after which the conference officially begins.

Buses will depart at 08:30 AM on the morning of November 19 from outside Växjö Concert Hall.

1. Study Visit to Växjö Energi

Växjö Energi invites you to an inspiring morning where you’ll gain insight into how they work to increase revenue through production optimization. They will also share their fuel supply strategy and their perspective on the customer’s role in Växjö’s energy system.

As part of the visit, you’ll join a guided tour of Växjö Energi’s combined heat and power (CHP) plant. You’ll get to see the fuel yard, the boiler, and the turbine – and learn more about how we can build a sustainable energy system for the future, together.
Note: A valid ID is required to participate in this visit.

2. Study Visit to Södra

Join Södra for a trip into the forest – where a single tree can grow into a thousand possibilities. During this study visit, Södra will take you into the woods to explore everything the forest has to offer.

You’ll gain insight into how forests contribute to a sustainable future by balancing four key areas: replacing fossil-based materials, supporting rural development, acting as a carbon sink, and improving biodiversity. It will be an inspiring morning showcasing how the forest’s resources can help build a more sustainable future.

Dinner with Entertainment – at Växjö Concert Hall

18:30 Networking & drinks
19:00 Dinner

Don’t forget to register for the dinner when booking your conference ticket – pre-registration is mandatory!

Hotel Accommodation

You’re welcome to book your stay at:

Elite Stadshotellet Växjö
Email: info.vaxjo@elite.se
Phone: +46 (0)470-134 00
Use the booking code: Svebio2025

We also recommend:
Quality Hotel™ Royal Corner

Sponsors and Exhibitors

As a conference participant, you have the opportunity to promote your company by booking an exhibitor space. This includes a standing table and space for a roll-up banner. The exhibitor area is located in the networking spaces.

Svebio members: SEK 13,900
Non-members: SEK 20,600

The price includes:

One participant
One roll-up banner spot
Dinner on November 19

For more information, please contact:
Maria Zettergren – maria.zettergren@svebio.se, +46 (0)70-519 65 45
Anna Törner – anna.torner@svebio.se, +46 (0)70-298 69 36