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The 3rd L2Z & NVF Conference on Zero Emission Construction Sites

21.-23. october, 2025
Fredrikstad, Norway

We are delighted to announce that the 3rd L2Z & NVF Conference will officially take place from 21 to 23 October 2025 in Fredrikstad, Norway. With strong interest and enough participants already confirmed, we are excited to move forward and bring together stakeholders to shape the future of zero emission construction.

This three-day conference is a unique collaboration between the Leap to Zero & the Nordic Construction Market network, designed to bring together stakeholders across the construction value chain to share insights, explore innovations, and address the key challenges of achieving zero emission construction sites.

đź“‘ See the full conference programme (PDF)

Tuesday 21 October – Site Visit & Welcome NVF & Leap to Zero

Afternoon program presented by NVF
  • 14:00 Welcome & Departure – Meet at Quality Hotel Fredrikstad for departure to a zero-emission construction site: RV 22 Hafslund – Dondern. Experience first-hand how emission-free technologies are already transforming the field.
  • 17:00 Return to Hotel & Free Time – Arrive back in Fredrikstad. Time to explore the city at your own pace.

Wednesday 22 October – NVF & Leap to Zero – Full Day Program

08:30 – 14:30 Morning program presented by NVF
  • Welcome & Overview Gina Vibeke Ytterborg (Statens Vegvesen)
  • Introduction to the Leap to Zero Initiative Peter van Schaik (Rijkswaterstaat)
  • Nordic Construction Market Outlook Jörgen Simu (Trafikverket)
  • Emission-Free Technology in Planning & Procurement Anne-Grethe Nordahl & Karin Sørmo (Statens Vegvesen)
  • NPRA’s Action Plan for Emission-Free Sites Per Fjeldal (Statens Vegvesen)
  • Enabling Transition to Zero Emission Machinery Magnus Lindgren (Trafikverket)
  • Zero Emission in procurements and contracts in a Nordic perspective Randi Lekanger (Skanska)
  • Lessons Learned from Zero Emission Infrastructure Projects Marit Loland Tveit (Rambøll)
  • Municipal Role in Accelerating Zero Emission Transition Marit Hepsø (Oslo Municipality)
  • Panel Discussion: Towards a Common Nordic Market Moderated by Jörgen Simu (Trafikverket) – Panelists: Lærke Møller Sandsdahlen (CO-PI, Denmark), Páll Kolka (Iceland Road Administration), Philip Mortensen (Oslo Municipality), Magnus Lindgren (Trafikverket)
15:00 – 18:00 Afternoon program presented by NVF & Leap to Zero
  • Welcome Peter van Schaik (Rijkswaterstaat)

Interactive Session: Original Equipment Manufacturers Speak Out – What role will major equipment manufacturers play in the zero-emission transition? Hear from leading OEMs – Volvo, Komatsu and AMV Norway – as they present their strategies on:

  • Sustainability, circularity
  • Battery systems
  • The future role of AI and automation Session format: Short pitches followed by panel discussion & audience Q&A.
  • Incentives for Rapid Transition Harald Maaland (Zero)
  • AI’s Role in Infrastructure Projects Anita Sengebusch (Statens Vegvesen)
  • Wrap-up Session
Evening: Drinks & Networking

Thursday 23 October – NVF & Leap to Zero – Morning Only

08:30 – 13:30 Morning program presented by Leap to Zero
  • Welcome & Introduction by Leap to Zero
  • Cross-Border Collaboration in Zero-Emission Construction – An overview of developments in the Netherlands and Scandinavia presented by Leap to Zero partners
  • Best Practice Spotlight: Volta Tobias van Oord (Martens en Van Oord)
  • Growing Pains of Charging Infrastructure Gerben van den Berg (WattHub)
  • Advancing International Policy for Zero-Emission Construction: From Awareness to Action – Interactive session exploring how international policy can accelerate the shift to zero-emission construction equipment. Led by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Rijkswaterstaat in collaboration with Bellona and Zero
  • The Role and Potential of SMEs in Zero Emission construction Arjan Walinga (Bouwend Nederland)
  • Looking Ahead: Next Steps & Future Sessions Peter van Schaik (Rijkswaterstaat)
  • Closing Remarks & See You Next Time!
  • Lunch & Departure

đź“Ť Venue & Travel Information

The conference will be held at the Quality Hotel Fredrikstad, which is easily accessible by public transport. From Oslo Airport (Gardermoen): Take a 23-minute train to Oslo Central Station. Then, take the regional train (RE20 to Halden) from Oslo Central to Fredrikstad (~1 hour). The hotel is just 750 meters from the station.

đź“ť Registration

Registration has now closed.

We look forward to welcoming you to Fredrikstad this October!

Best regards,
The L2Z & NVF Conference Team

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