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Talent Boost Summit 2026

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Date
7 oktober 2026
Tid:
08:30 - 18:00
Plats:
Finland, Nyland
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Delta i årets största evenemang med fokus på att attrahera, rekrytera och engagera internationella experter.

Nästa Talent Boost Summit ordnas den 7 oktober 2026 i Finlandiahuset, mitt i Helsingfors.

 

Talent Boost Summit är Finlands största årliga evenemang för företag och sakkunniga med fokus på internationell kompetens. År 2025 samlade evenemanget nästan 900 deltagare, varav närmare 500 deltog på plats.

 

Evenemanget riktar sig till:

  1. Företag
  2. Intressentgrupper
  3. Beslutsfattare
  4. Internationella ledare inom arbetskraftsinvandring och talangattraktionsekosystem

Det samlar ledande företag, centrala intressenter och representanter för den offentliga sektorn för att diskutera hur vi attraherar, rekryterar och engagerar internationell kompetens – och hur vi kan utnyttja den för att driva tillväxt, internationalisering och innovation.

 

Kom och bygg framtiden för Finland och världen tillsammans med oss!

Event program

Main hosts: Megha Goswami & Kristaps Kovalonoks

Main stage (morning)

 

8:30–9:30 Registration & Networking over coffee  
(Media corner available in Veranda 4 during morning and mainstage programs)

 

9:30–9:40 Welcome & agenda by hosts

 

9:40–9:55 Opening speech by Inka Mero, CEO, Voima Ventures Oy

 

10:00–10:20 Keynote by Amel Gaily , CEO, Cuckoo Oy:  “Why Finland’s Next Growth Phase Will Be Built by International Teams”

 

10:25–10:45 Keynote by Tuomas Saikkonen, , CEO, Vilpe Oy: “How Global Talent and Innovation Shape Finland’s Future Competitiveness”

 

10:50–11:30 Panel discussion: “Human Capital as the Greatest Asset in Times of Transformation and Uncertainty ” with Risto Vuohelainen, Business Finland; Joonas Mikkilä, TEKNO; Ted Apter, Suomen Ekonomit; Mikko Räsänen, EK; Owain Hopeaketo, TEK and Kuntaliitto

 

11:30–13:00 Complimentary lunch is served at the venue  
During the break, attendees can visit the exhibition area.  



13:00–14:30 Afternoon sessions

The afternoon program consists of three themed rooms (Veranda 1, Veranda 2 & Veranda 4) with two 40 min sessions each. Attendees can change the topic rooms during the 10 min break between the sessions at 13:40–13:50. 

VERANDA 1

Theme: Labour market in 2030

 

Part 1 13:00–13:40 (40min)
Topic: Future trends  

  • A keynote by Elina Kiiski-Kataja, Senior lead, Foresight at Sitra: “What is the promise about the future that Finland gives”
  • A panel discussion: “Innovation and growth through internationalization in the society” with Elina Kiiski-Kataja, Senior lead, Foresight at Sitra; Mikko Möttönen from Aalto Quantum professor and researcher Jorden Senior from VTT.

 

Break / transition window 13:40–13:50

 

Part 2 13:50–14:30 (40min)
Topic: Integration today – Making Finland home for international talent

  • Opening words by Mari Taverne, Tampere City and Glenn Gassen from Helsinki City representing the cooperation of Six Largest Cities in Finland (C6: Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku and Oulu).
  • Panel Discussion with Espoo City, Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education institution, Labour union, Representative of a company, international talent representative.

14:30–15:15 Coffee break & networking in the lobby

VERANDA 2

Theme: International collaboration, synergies and future of global mobility

 

Part 1 13:00–13:40 (40min)

Topic: How could Europe join forces in the Talent competition? 

Host: Katri Niskanen, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

  • A keynote by European Talent Pool 
  • A keynote by ICMPD India-EU legal gateway  

Break / transition window 13:40–13:50

 

Part 2 13:50–14:30 (40min)

Topic: Future vision and current experiences of Talent Attraction, Retention and Recruitment

Host: Jannika Saario, KEHA Centre

 

An expert panel discussion with

  • Dan Rosenberg, Copenhagen Capacity
  • Sara Djupsund, Work in Sweden
  • Kristi Veskus, Work in Estonia 
  • Santeri Ojala, Work in Finland 

14:30–15:15 Coffee break & networking in the lobby

VERANDA 4

Theme: Talents, entrepreneurship, and growth companies – Foundations of Finland’s future

 

Part 1 13:00–13:40 (40min)

Host: Roham Malekzadehbagheri

  • Opening Words by Marianne Ruusunhelmi, Suomen Yrittäjät ry on “How Migrant Entrepreneurs Drive Growth and Strengthen Finland’s Economy”  
  • A Keynote: “Why Now Is Not the Time to Settle” by Antonia Eneh, CEO, Elva Technologies Oy and Board Member of Wave Ventures

Break / transition window 13:40–13:50

 

Part 2 13:50–14:30 (40min)

Topic: Igniting Finland’s Next Phase: The Power of Growth Companies  

  • Opening words by Heli Paatela, CEO, Growth Collective (Kasvuryhmä) “Alternative future to Finland’s growth”  
  • Panel Discussion with Growth Collective, Antonia Eneh, Saber Kordestanchi and a VC representative.

14:30–15:15 Coffee break & networking in the lobby

Main stage for all – VERANDA 2

15:15 Political and Business Panel discussion 

Panel host: Alec Neihum

 

Participating political parties: 

  • National Coalition Party 
  • Green League: Mari Holopainen
  • Christian Democrats in Finland: Susanna Kokkonen
  • Social Democratic Party of Finland 
  • Centre Party of Finland 
  • Finns Party 
  • Swedish People’s Party (RKP): Anders Adlercreutz
  • Left Alliance

16:05 International Employer of the Year Award ceremony with Niko Hiltunen from JCI Finland

  • Remarks by winning companies 
  • Award certificates given by Nasima Razmyar and Minister Matias Marttinen 

16:35 Closing remarks: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment   

 

16:50 Feedback QR-code 


17:00 Afterwork networking & cocktails 

Music by DJ Panic and performance by Style Dance Industry

Arrangörerna

Talent Boost Summit 2026 ordnas av Work in Finland i samarbete med arbets- och näringsministeriet.


Evenemangets samarbetspartner publiceras senare.


Mer information och partnerskapsmöjligheter:

Regina Ainla

Manager Talent Boost Network and Diversity

040 939 1654

Vesa Liesivuori

Development specialist

029 502 6620

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