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Over 4,600 Tickets Sold for Nordic Business Forum 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that over 4,600 tickets have already been sold for Nordic Business Forum 2025—just one week after the official launch!

Taking place on September 24th and 25th, 2025, at Messukeskus in Helsinki, the event will dive into the theme Moving Forward. So far, ten world-class speakers have been confirmed, with more to be announced in the coming months.

“It’s truly humbling to see so many people eager to be part of the event we’re creating,” says Priit Liiv, CEO of Nordic Business Forum. “At NBF 2025, the theme Moving Forward will explore how businesses can transition into their next phase of growth after navigating a series of global crises—it’s clear that the theme is resonating with leaders who are eager to not only recover but to innovate and thrive. As we reflect on feedback from this year’s event, we’re already hard at work ensuring that NBF 2025 will be an experience to remember.”

At NBF 2025, the theme Moving Forward will be explored from three powerful angles: Foresight, Growth, and Culture. We’re excited to welcome these remarkable thought leaders to the stage:

  • Rick Rubin – Legendary Music Producer, Co-founder of Def Jam Recordings
  • Angela Ahrendts, DBE – Former SVP at Apple Retail, Former CEO at Burberry, Chair of the Board at Save the Children International
  • Simon Sinek – Bestselling Author and Leadership Visionary
  • Jonah Berger – Marketing Professor and Author of Contagious
  • Patty McCord – Former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and Bestselling Author
  • April Rinne – Global Authority on the New Economy and Future of Work
  • Gianpiero Petriglieri – Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD
  • Milda Mitkute – Co-Founder of Vinted
  • Risto Siilasmaa – Founder and Chairman of F-Secure, Chairman of Nokia
  • Howard Yu – Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD Business School

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements throughout the year!

To learn more about the event and secure your spot, visit our Nordic Business Forum 2025 website.

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