Call for reporters: We are now accepting applications from journalists outside Finland for our international media tour to EnergyWeek 2026 in Vaasa, Finland.
Participants will be selected based on the registrations. When signing up, please tell us which topics you usually cover and why this media tour interests you. At the bottom of this page, you’ll find a PDF with the press tour themes and preliminary program.
Selections will be made on a rolling basis during January, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Experience Vaasa — the Nordic Energy Capital — in the world’s happiest country, Finland
Did you know that technologies produced in Vaasa, Finland, 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 groundbreaking innovation coming out of EnergyVaasa, the largest energy technology cluster in the Nordics. And, as proof of the commitment to sustainable development and climate action, Vaasa has been named a European Green Leaf City of 2026.
Welcome 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, this media tour will showcase why EnergyVaasa is a pioneer in the green transition and provide a snapshot of where the world-changing energy, driving innovation, comes from.
Finland has been named the world’s happiest country eight years in a row, and Vaasa has often been called the happiest city. During this tour, you’ll experience firsthand what Finnish happiness is all about — and see why life in Vaasa makes it easy to be happy.
EnergyWeek in a nutshell
EnergyWeek is an annual international energy event organized in co-operation by the companies and organisations within the EnergyVaasa cluster, the largest energy technology hub in the Nordic countries. This year, the event will be organized for the 14th time. 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. 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.
In 2025, EnergyWeek brought together over 9000 energy professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, learn about the latest developments and case studies, expand their networks, and explore business opportunities. The event featured 28 English-language seminars, 199 speakers, and welcomed visitors from 52 countries, including ambassadors and company delegations.
In 2026, we can expect close to 40 seminars, with main themes covering energy and climate, wind and renewable energy, energy storage, and clean gas. Check out all the themes in the seminar schedule. EnergyWeek is an excellent opportunity to meet both Finnish and international companies operating in the energy sector. Each day offers expert seminars, panel discussions, exhibitions and many networking opportunities — making EnergyWeek above all a hub for making new connections.
The Nordic Energy Capital
Vaasa is an international hub covering over 120 nationalities. 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 EnergyVaasa cluster brings together globally leading companies in marine technology, energy grids, energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as storage and grid-balancing solutions. 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.
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.
Read more and view the preliminary program here. The program will be updated on an ongoing basis.
The main organizer of this media tour is Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK, which is also the main organizer of EnergyWeek. The media tour covers accommodation and travel costs for the visiting journalists, as well as costs related to the program.
Questions? Please, contact me: Minna Söderholm, Assistant at VASEK: minna.soderholm@vasek.fi