BattEdu Collaboration Forum 1.10.2026 klo 12-18
Welcome to BattEdu Collaboration Forum!
BattEdu Collaboration Forum
1.10.2026,
12.00-18.00
University of Vaasa, Fabriikki 1. kerros (F118),
Yliopistonranta 10, 65200 Vaasa
An Invitation to Collaborate, Build Expertise, and Shape the Future of Battery Education
The University of Vaasa invites you to participate in the BattEdu Collaboration Forum, where we will explore the skills needs of the battery industry, the development of education and training, and collaboration between companies and educational institutions.
The event brings together experts from education, research, and industry to discuss the training and competence needs of the battery sector, as well as opportunities for lifelong learning. During the day, participants will hear expert presentations, learn about the project’s results, and engage in a collaborative workshop session.
Welcome to join us in building the future of skills and competence in the battery sector!
Program
12:00 Welcome and project introduction
Henrik Tarkkanen, Project Manager
12:10 Perspectives from the field, including:
- Marjo Äikäs, Senior Specialist, Continuous Learning (Finnish National Agency for Education) “Who Keeps Competence Moving? Continuous Learning in a Changing Working Life”
- Juho Heiska, Research and Development Manager (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SEAMK) “Battery Technologies for Mobile Machinery: Current Developments and Future Trends”
- Kimmo Kauhaniemi, Professor of Electrical Engineering (University of Vaasa) “Battery Energy Storage Systems as Part of the Future Smart Grid”
13:30 BattEdu Project Results and Outputs
14:00 Workshop Session and Coffee Break
15:45 Closing Remarks
16:00-18:00 Networking Event at the Arcade
