Danfoss Drives Innovate: Marine and Electrification event in Vaasa

We’re thrilled to host Danfoss Drives Innovate on April 1-3, 2025, in Vaasa, Finland. This dynamic event is designed to bring together industry professionals, partners, and customers to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of cutting-edge drive technology in Marine & Electrification.

You'll gain valuable insights into technologies such as 1500VDC SiC for high power conversion, large-scale Marine & Industry DC Bus solutions, and much more.

We bring all of this to life with a half-day aboard Wasaline's Aurora Botnia, the world’s first ferry powered by iC7-Marine & Hybrid with 2.2MWh batteries and 35 MW iC7 Power Conversion. Additionally, you can look forward to expert-led technology break-out sessions, an immersive factory tour at the Danfoss facility in Vaasa, and networking dinner on the first and second evening. Food and beverages will be provided throughout the event.

The event starts on Tuesday, April 1, at 9.00 and ends on Thursday, April 3, at 12.00 local time. The registration deadline is March 21, 2025. There are limited spots available, so we recommend reserving your place as soon as possible.

• Expert insights: Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements within drive technology in Marine and Electrification applications
• Product and technology showcases: Experience our cutting-edge drive solutions including iC7-Marine and discover how they can empower your success
• Customer success stories: Learn from inspiring local success stories, best practices, and collaborative case studies
• Open networking opportunities: Connect with peers and industry professionals in a setting that fosters collaboration and innovation

Day 1 - BioRex, Vaasa

• 08:30: Coffee and networking 
• 09:00: Welcome, insights and future trends
• 09:40: Demand for higher power density in marine vessels
• 10:25: Customer case
• 11:05: Coffee and networking
• 11:20: Enabling green hydrogen 
• 11:50: Customer case: Quest One
• 12:30: Lunch and networking
• 14:00: Power Conversion & Smart Grids
• 14:30: Customer case: Innofas
• 15:10: Megawatt-Scale Charging
• 15:35: 1500Vdc New technology
• 16:00: Break and coffee
• 16:15: Lifecycle services for critical assets
• 16:45: Software tools and harmonics
• 17:25: Wrap-up
• 19:30: Networking dinner

Day 2 - Wärtsila site visit (before noon)

• 08:00: Meet in lobby and bus transport to Wärtsila
• 09:00: Welcome, site visit at Wärtsilä Sustainable Technology Hub, and presentations
• 10:45: Bus to lunch location
• 11:15: Lunch and networking with optional showroom tour

Day 2 -  Aurora Botnia, Wasaline (afternoon)

• 13:00: Bus transport to Aurora Botnia, Wasaline and boarding
• 14:30: "Meet the experts on Wasaline" and discuss:
  • Enclosed Solution for Shaft Generator & Propulsion
  • High power DC Grids
  • New technology for 1500V DC solution
  • Smart charging at mega Watt scale
  • Grid support & Smart Grid solutions
  • Remote Service & DrivePro 360° Live
  • High power DC Grids
  • Green H2 Experience
  • Optional visit to observation room
• 17:00: "Open Mic" for customers to talk and present
• 19:30: Dinner and networking
• 00:00: Arrival and bus transport back to hotel

Day 3 - Danfoss factory

• 07:45: Bus transport to Danfoss factory
• 08:30: Group 1: Factory tour / Group 2: Break-out sessions 
• 10:00: Break
• 10:15: Group 2: Factory tour / Group 1: Break-out sessions
  • Factory tour with presentations, showroom, and products
  • Break-out sessions with a track for marine topics and a track for electrification topics
• 11:45: Lunch
• 12:30: Bus transportation to Vaasa Airport

For accommodation in Vaasa, we recommend the following two hotels. 

• Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Shopping Center Rewell 101, 65100 Vaasa
• Original Sokos Hotel Royal, Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18, 65100 Vaasa

For a Danfoss discount, please use the promotion code BDAN2025 before March 21, 2025. 

The closest airport to Vaasa is Vaasa Airport, which offers connections to Helsinki (HEL) via Finnair and Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) via Scandinavian Airlines. Below, please find our recommended departures:  

• Flights from Helsinki (HEL) to Vaasa (VAA):
  • 00.05 – 01.05 (UTC+02)
  • 12.35 – 13.35 (UTC+02)
  • 16.10 – 17.10 (UTC+02)
• Flights from Vaasa (VAA) to Helsinki (HEL):
  • 14.00 – 15.00 (UTC+02)
  • 17.35 – 18.35 (UTC+02)
• Flights from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to Vaasa (VAA):
  • 12.05 (UTC+1) – 14.05 (UTC+02)
• Flights from Vaasa (VAA) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN):
  • 14.40 (UTC+2) – 14.35 (UTC+1) 

Please note that flight schedules are subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule, please check the links to Finnair and SAS.