Green Connections 2026
Energy - Rebuilt Like The Internet.
Reimagining the Future Energy Infrastructure Across the World
November 18th | 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (PST)
What is Green connections?
Green Connections invites visionaries, experts, motivators, practitioners, exhibitors and decision-makers from various regions to share and exchange knowledge, ideas, and technologies. Companies and individuals interested in learning from others or looking to establish in California or the Nordics will greatly benefit from attending Green Connections.
Why this conversation matters
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The Power grid evolution
The power grid is undergoing a major transformation. As energy systems grow more complex and renewable energy reshapes system dynamics, traditional centralized infrastructure is no longer sufficient. The future points toward decentralized, intelligent energy networks - a shift inspired by the architecture and adaptability of the internet.
Learn more here: https://www.warpnews.org/jonas-birgersson/
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Bringing together the voices defining the future of energy
This webinar explores the future of energy architecture and the transition toward decentralized, intelligent energy networks. Topics include next-generation grid infrastructure, AI and automation in energy systems, regulatory frameworks, investment and capital flows, and real-world implementation through the first Energynet deployment in Brunnshög. The session will also examine the limitations of today’s grids and the structural changes needed to support future energy demands.
Mathias Sundin
Editor-in-chief, Warp News - fact-based optimistic news
Mathias Sundin is editor-in-chief of Warp News, a former member of the government’s AI Commission, and a former member of parliament. He is the author of the AI books The Fifth Acceleration and The Centaur’s Edge.
Speakers
Dr. Markus Paulsson
Energy Strategist, City of Lund
Markus Paulsson holds the position as Energy Strategist at the City of Lund since 2014. He is also project manager for CoAction Lund since 2023, a large-scale system demonstrator for climate neutral cities. With a science background and a PhD in Plant Physiology, experiences from industry and now from municipality he has the ability to get all three sectors to work together, something that is much needed in today’s society.
Angelina M. Galiteva
Founder and Board Chair of Renewables 100 Policy Institute
Angelina M. Galiteva is Founder and Board Chair of the Renewables 100 Policy Institute and CEO of California’s Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), leading efforts to accelerate the transition to clean energy and a carbon-free economy. Under her leadership, ARCHES secured a historic $1.2 billion federal award and $12 billion in matching public and private investments.
An internationally recognized expert in renewable energy and energy policy, Ms. Galiteva served on the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Board from 2011 to 2026, including as its first female Board Chair. She also chairs the World Council for Renewable Energy and holds JD and LL.M. degrees in Energy and Environmental Law from Pace University.
More speakers will be announced soon…
Gunilla Flygare
Head of Business Development and Deputy CEO
I am Gunilla Flygare, a business development leader with a background in surveying (MSc). I currently work as Head of Business Development and Deputy CEO at a municipally owned housing company in Lund, managing around 12,000 homes.
My role centres on driving the development of new housing projects and leading work within sustainability, communication, procurement, and digitalisation.