Abstract call is open for multidisciplinary AIS2025 conference in Oulu – sustainability transformation as one of the main themes

As one of the organizers of AIS2025 conference in Oulu, we invite you to join us and to submit an abstract for an open session or submit an independent abstract. To start, familiarize yourself with the Open sessions. More information about the Abstract Call and the abstract submission form can be found on the conference website. The author(s) of the accepted abstracts will be invited to present their work at the conference, and their abstracts will be published on the conference website.

The international conference is intended for all those involved with multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research and teaching. Submit your abstract on the web page.

Come to share insights on hydrogen solutions, greener steel, research break-throughs and future-oriented approaches to sustainable development

Join us in Oulu to engage with world-class researchers, educators, and innovators, discover transformative ideas for tackling today’s complex crises. Learn about emerging technologies shaping the future of sustainability, and network across diverse fields—from AI to climate science.

AIS2025 creates a possibility where together, we’ll tackle pressing global challenges through:

• Systemic approaches & interrelationships

• Sustainability transformation as an urgency

• Digitalization serving humanity

• Co-production of knowledge

• Interdisciplinary education to shape the future

At H2FUTURE, we’re proud to be on top of hydrogen-based solutions for more sustainable steel production and beyond. By leveraging cross-disciplinary collaboration—the core of AIS’s mission—we aim to accelerate research and real-world impacts that address climate change and energy challenges.

At the conference, we’ll share our insights on hydrogen solutions for a greener steel industry, collaborative research strategies and breakthroughs and future-forward approaches to sustainable development.

Clean energy and hydrogen-themed sessions at AIS2025

There are sessions related directly to clean energy and hydrogen. You can submit your abstract to an open session by 14th of February. There are also closed sessions you can attend.

288. Towards energy-efficient, zero-emission, autonomous utility vehicles (open session)

Energy efficiency and low carbon footprint have emerged as crucial competitive factors. Soon, combustion engines and hydraulic power transmission solutions, which rely on fossil fuels in machinery, will be replaced by more energy-efficient electric and hybrid technologies. This session offers an opportunity to enhance dialogue between the industry and researchers. The session includes a keynote speech, followed by the roundtable discussion combined with open discussion with the audience.

The 90-minute session includes a keynote speech, followed by the roundtable discussion combined with open discussion with the audience.

Conveners (conveners in bold will be present in Oulu): Jukka Säkkinen, Oulu University of Applied Sciences & Aparajita Tripathy, Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

336. Balancing urgency and equity in low-carbon energy transitions (open session)

This session examines the tension between the urgent need for efficient decarbonization of our energy systems and the imperative to ensure fair distribution of transition benefits and costs among diverse social groups at local, national, and global levels. While swift and decisive action is widely recognized as essential to mitigating the worst impacts of the climate crisis, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers increasingly emphasize the complexities of addressing often conflicting interests and expectations among different groups.

The session will start with a session chair introducing the overall theme and the specific topics that presenters will discuss. During the session, several presentations (3-6) will be delivered by researchers whose work will be accepted by the session convenors. Each presentation will last 10-20 minutes, depending on the total number of presentations, and will be followed by a 5-10 minute Q&A. If time permits, the session will conclude with an open discussion covering all topics presented.

Conveners (conveners in bold will be present in Oulu): Alicja Dankowska, LUT University, Hanna Paulomäki, LUT University, Minna Havukainen, LUT University & Olive Itok, LUT University.

Justice in Hydrogen Transition: A Systemic and Practical Perspective (closed session)

As the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen emerges as a crucial component in mitigating climate change. For a hydrogen transition to succeed, we need just systemic solutions. Adopting a holistic perspective that integrates environmental, economic, and social dimensions ensure that hydrogen transition is sustainable and resilient.

This workshop aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of hydrogen transition, addressing the following themes:
• Justice: What does justice mean for different actors, sectors, and contexts? This theme will include the diverse interpretations and applications of justice (in the hydrogen transition).
• Just Systemic Approaches: What are just systemic approaches? Participants will share frameworks and strategies in the hydrogen transition.
• Practical Implementations: Insights from various perspectives—technical, economic, social, ecological, political, and temporal—will be shared. This theme will highlight real-world examples and case studies.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding about the complexities involved in hydrogen transition and share valuable insights from various practical implementations.

Conveners (conveners in bold will be present in Oulu): Henna Longi, University of Oulu.

Read more and register on AIS2025 webpage.