Finland has room for growth – what does it take to realize it?

Finland has a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth, but harnessing its potential requires determined action. Timo Ritakallio, CEO of OP Financial Group, will address the obstacles and opportunities for Finland's growth in his speech. He will examine, among other things, the role of investments, skills development and the importance of innovations in boosting the national economy.

Ritakallio shares his views on what kind of structural reforms Finland needs and how businesses and society can work together to create favorable conditions for growth. His diverse background in finance and insurance, as well as his education in law, business and technology, gives him a unique perspective on the topic.

The talk will offer listeners concrete ideas and solutions on how Finland can utilize its full growth potential in a changing world.

Niklas Kaskeala is a climate and environmental activist and one of Finland’s leading sustainability influencers. He has over 20 years of experience in the sustainability transition and in how to combine advocacy, sustainable business, and societal impact.

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In his talks, Niklas weaves together theories of change, sustainability themes, and moral ambition. His keynote challenges every listener to reflect on their own role and attitude in relation to global environmental challenges.

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Where do we direct our innovation energy? How do we channel our creative abilities and engineering expertise? What should innovations be tackling — and what are they actually being used for today? For 20 years, we’ve been practicing how to be less bad for the environment — now it’s time to shift our mindset toward actively doing good, not just causing a little less harm.

Can growth and sustainable business be realized at the same time? Yes, but only with circular economy business models. Every company that uses natural resources should be thinking about how they will implement the transition from a linear business model to a circular economy business model by now. The task may sound daunting, but circular economy business models are already within our reach and are an everyday occurrence for many companies. I will present these business models and concrete examples of steps that companies can take today to build sustainable growth. I hope that after the presentation, the audience will be better equipped to promote sustainable business in their careers.

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Katriina is a growth and renewal professional who has worked for the sustainable growth of Finnish companies. For example, as Chief Growth Officer of Good Ventures, CEO of Kasvuryhma, board member of Gaia Group and member of the management team of Trainers' House Plc. Katriina's motto is "the world will be saved when it is good business".

In this keynote, Tuukka Komssi introduces

The Supercompensated Leader -

a Mindset he developed by combining Lessons from competitive Athletic training with self-leadership. You'll learn how to sustain performance by balancing pressure with recovery, and how to grow stronger by adjusting your rhythm, not just pushing harder. Through stories from global leadership and personal experience, he'll challenge you to Rethink how you lead, work, and build a Meaningful career.

Tuukka Komssi is Senior Vice President of Transformation at KONE Oyj, with over 20 years of international leadership experience across Europe and Asia. He has held director-level roles for more than a decade, including serving as Managing Director for the Nordics, leading teams across eight countries. Outside of work, he's a father of three, a former national-level sprinter, and a lifelong learner with a love for electronic music, technology, and human performance.