<strong>From energy to AI and industrial solutions – Sähkö–Electricity promises an extensive programme</strong>
The Sähkö–Electricity programme brings together the key perspectives on the future of the electrical sector – from the transformation of energy production and consumption to the latest technological developments in industry.
The event will be opened on Wednesday 15 April at 9:50 by Veronica Lindholm, the newly appointed CEO of Messukeskus Helsinki. Later in the morning, the Luminord lighting design competition will award its €5,000 + €5,000 prize, funded by the Finnish Fair Foundation and STEK.
The event’s opening address at 12:00 will be delivered by the Minister of the Environment and Climate, Sari Multala.
On Wednesday afternoon, Siemens opens the Englishlanguage programme with two expert talks on the future of power systems. Dr Kalle Rauma outlines why simulation is becoming essential for guiding the evolving energy system, followed by Jussi Mäntynen’s presentation on how digital twins and advanced grid technologies support resilience and sustainability.
On Thursday, robotics pioneer Matti Tikanmäki explores the real capabilities of humanoids and AI in industrial environments, after which Phoenix Contact’s Tobias Lüke introduces the practical advances of DC grids and what they mean for modern building energy systems. The theme of electrification continues with Mäntynen’s second session, focusing on how IoTready infrastructure and software solutions can increase grid capacity without extensive physical investments.
Sustainability features strongly in the Friday programme: SG Armaturen’s Audun Skare demonstrates how product level LCA and verified EPD data offer clearer, lower risk decisions across the lighting value chain.
Tip: The programme on the event’s main stage, the Power Stage, will be presented in both Finnish and English. On the event website, visitors can browse the programme and compile their own list of favourites.
Hands‑on tech and high‑energy moments
The exhibition will feature, among other highlights, a full building frame where exhibitors showcase the latest electrical technologies. Visitors can also step into the robot room to meet the humanoid “Arska” in person, while a specially created light installation brings atmosphere – and electrical energy – to life in a striking visual form. The Wednesday and Thursday Afterwork events will bring visitors, exhibitors and partners together to round off the day with relaxed networking. Expect electrifying energy and top‑class vibes: Darude sets the mood at Wednesday’s Afterwork, followed on Thursday by Michael Monroe.
The Darude is a Finnish DJ and producer best known for his global trance hit Sandstorm, whose high-energy electronic sound and long-standing international touring career have established him as one of Finland’s most recognised names in dance music.
Michael Monroe is a Finnish rock singer and songwriter best known as the frontman of Hanoi Rocks, whose raw yet melodic rock’n’roll sound, rooted in British and American influences, and decades-long international career have made him a respected figure on the European live circuit.
