Agenda for Nordic Business Forum 2024
The event agenda is the same for both in-person attendees and online participants. The only exception is that the VIP sessions will not be live-streamed. During lunches and networking breaks, online attendees will have the opportunity to watch HS Visio live studio interviews.
Nordic Business Forum 2024 will take place on 25-26 September 2024 in Helsinki’s Expo & Convention Centre (Messukeskus).
Timezone: EEST – Eastern European Summer Time, UTC +03:00 (Link to a timezone converter)
Day 1
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
08:45
10:00
Learning points:
- Discover why vertical leadership is not sufficient in today’s world
- Learn how leading across boundaries produce breakthrough innovations
- Gain practical tips to improve your horizontal leadership skills
Please note that the session is only for First Class and VIP attendees at the venue. If you want to upgrade your ticket, please contact our customer care.
11:00
Enjoy food and drinks on us at the networking area
11:00
11:00 Peter Sarlin, CEO & Co-Founder, Silo AI
11:15 Inés de Vega, VP of Technology, IQM Quantum Computers
11:30 Antti Koskela, President & CEO, WithSecure
11:40 Morten Hansen
12:00
Learning points:
- How to navigate change with confidence and agility.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous growth.
- Transform challenges into opportunities for unparalleled success.
13:15
Learning points:
- Learn the five Multiplier disciplines
- Identify how you can ensure your team consists of multiplier leaders
- How to fully utilize a team’s intelligence
13:55
Book meetings with Brella and enjoy Live Studio interviews
13:55
14:00 Adam Grant
14:15 Arttu Hollmérus, SVP, Posti Group, Parcel and eCommerce
14:30 Liz Wiseman
14:50
Learning points:
- Why CEOs and C-levels succeed
- Learn different ways to continuously improve your team constructive way
- How focus is essential for success
15:30
Learning points:
- Discover the five ways to be a disciplined leader (and why it takes courage)
- Hear why you need not just great talent but also great discipline to succeed
- Learn practical steps to use discipline to focus, execute and innovate
16:20
Enjoy the catering and conversations, or just relax
16:20
16:20 Steven Van Belleghem
16:35 Will Guidara
16:50 Salla Seppä, CXO, Nordic Business Forum & Mikko Jaatinen, Head of Customer Experience at Nordic Business Forum from 2010 until 2017
17:15
Learning points:
- Learn how you can play an active role in your customers’ life
- Understand why having a great product is not enough
- What will be the guiding principles for the successful business of the next decade
18:10
Learning points:
- How Eleven Madison Park became the best restaurant in the world.
- Why you need an unreasonable approach to the pursuit of human connection
- The unlimited potential of the “one size fits one” strategy”
18:55
Continue networking with other event guests after the main program.
18:55
18:55 Margaret Heffernan, Chairperson at DACS, Professor of Practice at University of Bath
19:10 Annu Nieminen, Founder & CEO, The Upright Project
19:00
Enjoy food and drinks with other VIP and First class guests until 22:00.
Please note that the session is only for First Class and VIP attendees at the venue. If you want to upgrade your ticket, please get in touch with our customer care.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Day 2
Thursday, 26 September 2024
07:45
08:30
Learning points:
- Discover the five Impact Player practices
- Learn how to view threatening situations as opportunities
- Gain actionable insights on how to do work that lands with impact
Note that the session is only for First Class and VIP attendees. If you want to upgrade your ticket, please contact our customer care.
09:10
09:10 Mikko Kuitunen, Founder & Executive Chair, Vincit & Maike van den Boom,Author & Happy Nordic Leadership facilitator at Nordic Minds
09:25 Kirsi Piha, Founder, Ellun Kanat & Frank Martela, Philosopher
09:45
Before the discussion with Dr. Mario Draghi, Björn will shortly give his personal remarks on the economic horizon and competitiveness in Northern Europe.
10:10
This session will be a moderated discussion between Dr. Mario Draghi and Björn Wahlroos.
Learning points:
- Understand what the economic horizon looks like
- How the current economy is shaping competitiveness
- Examine how European businesses can position themselves ahead of US and Chinese competitors.
11:00
Enjoy food and drinks on us at the networking area
11:00
11:00 Björn Wahlroos
11:15 Peeter Koppel, Head of Investments, Redgate Capital & Mihkel Nestor, Chief Economist, SEB
11:30 Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae & Mårten Mickos, CEO, HackerOne
11:45 Lauri Ratia, Chair at Niemi and Terrafame & Reetta Rajala, Entrepreneur, Advisor
12:00 Chris Voss
12:20
This session will be a moderated discussion.
Learning points:
- Discover the secrets to creating a brand identity that resonates and endures
- Understand the power of authenticity
- Learn strategies for engaging customers passionately
13:00
Learning points
- Learn effective communication techniques at the workplace
- Dive into communication skills that transcend cultural boundaries
- Get insights into human nature
14:00
Meet others, discover partners, or check out Live Studio interviews
14:00
14:05 Bozoma Saint John
14:20 Mikko Hämäläinen, CEO, Isku
14:33 Matias Henkola, Founder and Executive Chairman at Secto Automotive
14:55
Learning points:
- How to solicit feedback
- How to give praise & criticism in a constructive way
- How to gauge how your feedback is landing
15:35
This session will be a moderated discussion.
Learning points:
- Understand the role of vulnerability and courage in transformative leadership
- How to grow your courage as a leader and why that is important
- How to create a meaningful sense of belonging at work
16:30
Continue networking with other event guests after the main program. The networking ends at 17:30.
16:30
16:30 Kim Scott
16:45 Saku Tuominen, Founder-CEO at World of Mouth, Founder-Chair at HundrED
17:00 End of the program
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