The Frush event will be opened by the mayor of Forssa, Jari Kesaniemi.

Mika Järvinen works as a Professor at Aalto University in Department of Mechanical engineering, in the School of Engineering. He works on many applications including waste and plastics utilization, carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCUS), Power2X concepts and circular economy. Järvinen also leads three Energy Master’s programs in Aalto university and he is a passioned teacher, especially on renewable energy. Järvinen received Caltech’s Resonate Award in 2015 and he has extensive experience in scientific leadership.

Markus Preißinger is head of research at FHV – Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences. Vorarlberg University is HAMK's RUN (Regional Universities, European University) partner. Preißinger is also head of the research center energy, the Josef Ressel Center for Intelligent Thermal Energy System and holds the illwerke vkw endowed professorship for energy efficiency. He sees himself as mentor for young scientist helping them to find and go their way in research and development on energy related topics.

Risto Lintur's central research area is radical technology and its social effects. His most recent report, Towards a Better Future! is published by the Parliament's future committee and focuses on solving the problems of sustainable development and the role of technological development from the perspectives of all 17 UN sustainable development goals. Linturi has launched several projects that have received extensive international attention.

Hanna has worked in global infrastructure companies and in her current position is responsible for the responsibility of Nevel, which offers infrastructure solutions for industry and real estate. In the presentation, Hanna explains what the green transition is and the circular economy in practice, what kind of practical projects are being worked on, for example, in the Forssa region. The speech will also discuss the role of district heating as a circular economy platform, as well as examples of industrial circular economy projects.

The competition culminates in a live pitch in front of the audience and the jury.

Aija Bärlund is a partner of Boardman Oy and chairman of the Responsibility Forum. He is also on the board of the World Economic Forum's Nordic climate initiative Boards Impact Forum. Aija has written books on sustainable development, climate change and responsibility. He consults companies and teaches responsibility at various educational institutions and at the Chamber of Commerce.

The best innovations in the business and student series are awarded.

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