WSTAR events

25-26 NOVEMBER 2026, UNIVERSITY OF VAASA, FINLAND

The networking event is back — bigger than ever. Join us for our second networking event onNovember 25-26 in Vaasa, the heart of one of today’s fastest growing industries. The data center boom is reshaping the region and whole Finland, bringing unmatched investment and the highest employment potential of any sector today.

More information in our brochure.

Registration is now open. Register using this link.

EarLier events

Future Data Centers seminar at Energy Week 2026

WSTAR is once again presenting the Future Data Centers seminar during Vaasa Energy Week 2026. Please feel free to find out about the latest technologies for power supply and cooling solutions, as well as regulations for power grid connections. We will also share information about WSTAR research infrastructure, and we are available to discuss future plans in data center research.
Location: Ritz, Kirkkopuistikko 22, Vaasa. Time: Wednesday March 18, 15:00-16:30.
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WSTAR opening and networking event

Keynote presentations

WSTAR info
Danfoss: Electrifying the Future: Power Conversion for Sustainable Hyperscale Data Centers in Ostrobothnia
Wapice: AI in human computer interfaces, benefits and efficient implementation (Too large to be shared)
RISE ICE: Topical data center research problems
CSC: A Look to EuroHPC Supercomputers and Excess Heat Utilization Case Example
Elisa: Virtual power plants for balancing power consumption
Business Finland: Flexible energy systems program opportunities for data center R&D
University of Vaasa: Horizon funding instruments and some relevant calls

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Questions?
Contact the WSTAR Main Coordinator prof. Petri Välisuo
petri.valisuo@uwasa.fi / +358 29 449 8330

This project has received funding from the European Union – NextGenerationEU instrument and is funded by the Academy of Finland under grant number No 353562 (353563, 353590, 353606).