CEOs & founders
Nordic companies actively planning their next market.


Lāhde Impact · Scaling Opportunity
One day. Global markets, business leaders, practical insight and the connections to take your company beyond Finland.
The premise
This is for Nordic companies planning their next market, and for the investors, buyers, advisers and operators who can help them get there. We keep the guest list focused so conversations can turn into practical next steps.
Who is in the room?
Nordic companies actively planning their next market.
Funds, angels and growth capital looking for credible deal flow.
Export, sales, marketing and purchasing executives who know how markets open.
Chambers, institutions and community leaders who can mobilise trusted networks.
What you will leave with
Previously trusted by Lexia and Porsche. Platform Partner: Brella.io
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Previous gathering · Kulosaari, Helsinki
Main stage · 08:30-17:30
Main-stage talks, networking, the Showroom, optional workshops and the afterparty, all in one place.
Finland, It's Time to Go Global opens the day.
Peter Vesterbacka, Kustaa Valtonen and Pia Pakarinen open the first panel.
The people and platforms that help companies expand.
A working break across the venue.
Europe, China, the Middle East and routes to scale.
Finland's next global opportunities.
The official evening continues after the main stage.
Business builders and market leaders joining the first edition in Espoo. More names will be announced as they are confirmed.
Select a profile to read more.
Welcome to the Nordics
Entrepreneur & Co-Initiator
Finest Bay Area Development

Peter is an entrepreneur and brand builder known for helping take Angry Birds global and for co-creating Slush. He is also a driving force behind the FinEst Bay Area project linking Helsinki and Tallinn.

Session to be announced
Global Marketer (ex-Supercell, ex-WPP)
Janne is a global marketer with roughly 30 years of experience helping brands grow internationally. He has shaped high-profile, award-winning creative campaigns and is known for bringing internal teams and agency partners together around ambitious work.

Deep Tech & Health
CEO & Founder
BIOS Health

Emil is the founder of BIOS Health, a neural-interface and AI company with Cambridge roots and international clinical work. His recognition includes Forbes 30 Under 30 and MIT Innovators Under 35.

Energy Transition
Founder
Enersense International

Aaron founded Nasdaq Helsinki-listed Enersense International, an energy company operating across the Nordics and Baltics. He brings experience of building industrial scale around the energy transition.

Middle East & Africa
Founder & CEO
Ipsum Consulting MEA
Anita helps Nordic companies understand and enter markets across the Middle East and Africa. Her work focuses on local relationships, market access and practical cross-border partnerships.

Welcome to the Nordics
CEO
Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce

Pia leads the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, representing more than 7,000 member companies. She brings institutional weight and a practical view of Finland as a trusted base for international business.

Welcome to the Nordics
Founding Partner
Finest Bay Area Development

Kustaa is an entrepreneur, angel investor and Founding Partner of Finest Bay Area Development. He leads the programme office for the Helsinki-Tallinn railway tunnel project and has invested in Finnish startups since 2009.

Gaming & Creative IP
Co-Founder
ELO

Roald is a London-based gaming and esports operator with leadership experience at FACEIT and Fnatic. He brings an international operator's view to scaling creative products and communities.

Gaming & Creative IP
CEO
Odd Latent

Tatu leads AI-native games company Odd Latent and previously held senior art roles at Rovio and Remedy. He joins the discussion on Finnish gaming, creative production and global audiences.

Critical Minerals
CEO
Magna Capital

Juho leads Magna Capital, working with early-stage opportunities in mining, minerals and the circular economy. He joins the discussion on investment, industrial scale and cross-border partnerships.

Gaming & Creative IP
Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Leader
Karta

Tomi brings a commercial perspective to the gaming discussion, with a focus on strategic partnerships and the practical work of reaching new markets.

Deep Tech & Health
CEO & Co-Founder
Nuanic

Sanna is the CEO and co-founder of Nuanic. She brings the perspective of a Finnish health-technology founder working across research, product development and international growth.

Cracking America
Consul General, Ambassador
Consulate General of Finland in New York
Jarmo is a senior Finnish diplomat with four decades of experience in international relations, the UN, innovation, cyber affairs and advancing Finnish interests in the United States.

Wake Up Finland!
Founder
Erik Ventures
Erik is an investor and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of international finance experience, focused on early-stage investing and supporting founders.

From Finland to the World
Chief Ventures Officer
Reaktor
Samuli is a digital transformation and venture leader with senior experience across technology, consulting, corporate innovation and new business creation.

From Finland to the World
Founder
ecogrid.energy
Seppo is an energy and infrastructure entrepreneur focused on sustainable energy systems, AI-ready data centres and integrated energy parks.

From Finland to the World
Senior GTM Lead, AI Business Solutions
Microsoft
Kalle is an AI and go-to-market leader specializing in bringing AI and Copilot solutions into organizations and everyday work.

Cracking Japan
Co-Founder
Northlink Partners
Mikael is an international business and ecosystem builder who connects Nordic companies and startups with opportunities, partners and investors in Japan.

Europe Is Changing
Board Member
SpaceTime
Taneli is a technology entrepreneur and business leader with experience in innovation, digital ventures and company building.

Can a Finnish Brand Become a Global Brand?
Strategic Business Partner
Meta
Aino is a strategic business professional with experience connecting business strategy, partnerships and technology.

Can a Finnish Brand Become a Global Brand?
Head of Growth
Moomin Characters
Erica is a growth and marketing leader with more than 10 years of experience in brand growth, storytelling, internationalization and mentoring startups and talent.

Beyond Technology
Director
EIT Culture & Creativity North
Kati is a creative-industries leader with extensive experience in internationalization, business development, funding, entrepreneurship and building creative-sector ecosystems.

From Finland to the World
Primus Motor of Team Finland
Economic Development Centre of Uusimaa
Hannaliisa is an international growth and export expert helping Finnish startups and companies scale globally through the Team Finland ecosystem.
Hybridiarena Hype
Working rooms, a 1,500-person arena, VIP Lounge, rooftop, pool and sauna, all designed to keep the room together as the day changes pace.
Venue Open in Maps
In person · Espoo
Launch Week prices are available for seven days. Regular prices return after the deadline.
Delegate Pass · Allocation to be defined
Media Pass · Available by accreditation
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