EV Transition Work Sessions

Shape the systems behind Africa's EV transition.

Join a practical morning of circular value-chain, research and grid-integration discussions connecting African and Nordic expertise at Addis Ababa University.

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Date Monday, 14 September 2026
Time 08:30–12:00
Venue Addis Ababa University
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Participation is subject to capacity and confirmation by the organising team.

Morning programme

From shared priorities to practical next steps.

The programme starts with a shared circular value-chain discussion before participants move into parallel research and grid-integration sessions, returning for joint conclusions.

Welcome

Finland, the Nordics and Africa: Building the Next Phase of E-Mobility Collaboration

Working roundtable

Batteries, Vehicles, Infrastructure, Second Life, Recycling & Local Value Creation

A practical discussion connecting circular thinking across the full EV value chain.

Break

Networking break

Parallel sessions
Parallel 1

Research & Academia Roundtable

Priorities, projects, funding, data and exchange.

Parallel 2

Grid & EV Integration Roundtable

Practical coordination between mobility, utilities and the energy system.

Joint plenary

Conclusions, Commitments & Next Steps

Closing

Lunch

Session contributors

Expertise across circularity, research and energy.