Role of Digitalisation in Circular Economy

A circular economy event will take place in Oulu this spring. We will focus on how we can promote the circular economy using digital methods, tools, and data. The speakers will include both national and local experts.

The event is organised by the Kvantum Institute in partnership with the Automotive & Circular Economy Clusters of the Business Oulu, as well as the circular economy experts from the University of Oulu and the Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

Welcome to our event on developing circular economy! This event is open to all interested. Registration opens on 19th March.

Event information

Time

Mon 19.05.2025 12:30 - 15:30

Venue location

Saalastinsali, Linnanmaa

Location

Linnanmaa

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Program

12:30 Coffee

13:00 – 13:15 Role of Digitalisation in Circular Economy – opening words,
Research Director Jussi Paakkari, University of Oulu, Kvantum Institute.

13:15 – 13:40 Digitalisation x Circular Economy – Business Finland’s Services as Catalysts for Change,
Account Manager Jani Jokitalo, ICT & Digitalization, Business Finland.

13:40 – 14:05 Material Flow Analysis in Circular Economy,
Senior Research Scientist Hannu Savolainen, SYKE.

14:05 – 14:30 Big data and AI in Circular Economy,
Data Space Solution Lead Tuomo Tuikka, VTT.

14:30 – 15:00 Circular Economy Project Presentations:
BioDigi-projects, Professor Mika Ruusunen, University of Oulu.

Aviation Circular Economy: Transforming Old Aircrafts into Zero-Emission Electric Planes, Research Lead Kimmo Paajanen, Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

15:00 – Networking and Poster presentations

Last updated: 20.2.2025