Future Data Centers
Wednesday 18.3
15:00 16:30
Ritz, Kirkkopuistikko 22
Technologies for High Energy Density Future AI Data Centers
Join us for an insightful 90-minute seminar exploring the cutting-edge technologies shaping the next generation of AI-driven data centers. As artificial intelligence workloads grow, so does the demand for high energy density solutions. This session brings together industry leaders and researchers to discuss innovations in power, cooling, heat reuse, and collaborative infrastructure that will define the future of sustainable and efficient data centers.
Meet the speakers from the data center industry with a follow-up panel discussion.
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Future Data Centers – program
15:00 15:10
Opening Remarks – Moderator sets the stage for the discussion.

Entrepreneur and speaker
AveoAI
15:10 15:25
Explore power conversion transforming the Power System of the AI Data Centers

Vice President, Marine & Power Conversion
Danfoss
15:25 15:40
Power Supply and Backup Power Innovations

Data Center Segment Leader
ABB Oy
15:40 15:55
Data center grid compliance, new regulations and flexibilty

Head of Power System Engineering
Fingrid Oyj
15:55 16:10
Heating with data centers
Discover strategies for capturing and repurposing excess heat to reduce environmental impact.

Managing Partner
E-Heat Oy
16:10 16:30
Panel Discussion – All Speakers
Engage in a dynamic conversation on challenges, opportunities, and the future outlook for high-density AI data centers.

Vice President, Marine & Power Conversion
Danfoss

Data Center Segment Leader
ABB Oy

Head of Power System Engineering
Fingrid Oyj

Managing Partner
E-Heat Oy
Organizers
University of Vaasa, Åbo Akademi, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences.

Petri Välisuo
Professor
firstname.lastname@uwasa.fi
+358 29 449 8330

Jerker Björkqvist
Professor, Senior University Lecturer
firstname.lastname@abo.fi
+358 50 4096 335

Ghodrat Moghadampour
Principal Lecturer
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
ghodrat.moghadampour@vamk.fi
+358 207 663 569

Fredrik Hanstén
Project Manager, RDI
fredrik.hansten@novia.fi
+358 50 4483 179