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Online 27.8.2025

Webinar I: Market Insights – District Heating and Data Centers in South Korea

Time: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 09:00–10:30 (Finnish time)


Place: MS Teams (link will be sent to registered a day prior to the webinar)

 

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Flexible Energy Systems Program

 

Jussi Åkerberg
Head of Flexible Energy Systems Program, Business Finland
jussi.akerberg (at) businessfinland.fi


South Korean market


Emma Lee
Senior Advisor, Business Finland South Korea
emma.lee (at) businessfinland.fi


Registration


Tessa Skinner
Program Coordinator, Business Finland
tessa.skinner (at) businessfinland.fi

As part of Business Finland’s Flexible Energy Systems program, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar providing valuable insights into two key sectors in South Korea’s energy system — the well-established district heating sector and the rapidly growing data center industry.

In the first session of our two-part webinar series, leading Korean industry experts will offer an overview of the current market landscape, regulatory developments, and potential opportunities. The aim is to help Finnish companies better understand Korea’s energy transition context and prepare for future business development activities.

Target audience

Finnish companies and stakeholders interested in the Korean energy market

Preliminary Agenda

  • Welcoming words by Business Finland's Flexible Energy Systems Program
  • Short Introduction to the Korean Energy Market
  • Presentation 1: Korea’s District Heating Market
  • Presentation 2: Korea’s Expanding Data Center Market
  • Q&A and wrap-up

Guest Speakers

  • Dr. Jiyong Park
    • Director, District Energy Research Department, Energy Industry Research Division, Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI)
    • Topic: Korea’s District Heating Market - Market Trends, Policy Evolution, and Opportunities for Clean Technologies

  • Mr. Junhwa Song
    • Director, Korea Data Center Energy Efficiency Association (KDCEA)
    • Topic: Korea’s Expanding Data Center Market - Growth Trends, Energy Efficiency Policies, and Industry Needs

Please note that the speakers and topics are subject to change.