The conference was organized by Innovation Norway supported by Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Equinor and Hydro. David Cameron, manager of the dScience Partner Program at the University of Oslo has been program chair for the November conference since 2018 and played a crucial role in developing and implementing the program. David will continue in this role for the two next conferences, 2024 and 2025.
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“The conference this year was characterized by engaged participants, high energy and a clear willingness to build collaboration around the challenges of energy transition. The practical and local support of Innovation Norway, particularly Torkjell Leira, was invaluable. I particularly appreciated their efforts in linking the conference to social realities in Brazil.”
The conference is a well-established meeting place and networking opportunity for Brazilian and Norwegian research institutes, academic institutions, and businesses. Results from ongoing research projects were presented to share knowledge and insights. A match-making session was held to find new opportunities for research and innovation collaboration, based on research funding schemes from Brazil, Norway, and the European Union. The intention is to stimulate increased researcher and student mobility between Norway and Brazil.
The Energy Trilemma
The Energy Trilemma, the need to find a balance between energy sustainability, energy equity, and energy security, was a major focus of the conference. This trilemma affects everyone daily and demands a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an assurance of long-term preservation of nature and biodiversity.
The conference therefore aimed to enhance knowledge development and capacity building through interdisciplinary research. Participants sought new and eco-friendly methods of energy production and distribution while identifying and mitigating risks and ensuring technical and economic viability. Additionally, materials and mechanisms for energy production and storage were explored while emphasizing the development of knowledge-driven, data-informed solutions across the expansive energy landscape.
One significant aspect highlighted was the importance of a just transition that engages and empowers citizens and key stakeholders in climate action. Another emphasis was on accelerating and increasing cost efficiency in energy projects and operations, resilient energy flow, and secure energy management (cyber-physical security).
It was also recognized a need to start and amplify research and innovation actions between Brazil and Norway, becoming industrial and societal frontrunners in the energy transition. Overall, the conference stressed the importance of global collaboration and innovation to achieve sustainable energy systems for a better future.
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“This was the best November Conference ever”, said professor and leader of dScience Morten D?hlen, who was one of the founders in 2012, and has attended all November conferences since its start.
Read more about the conference at UiO Rektor Svein St?len's blogg here (in Norwegian)
