6th MAY 2026 | Nordic Event:
Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki, Finland
International attendees, read more about virtual participation.
GOING LIVE 8AM (CET) 9AM (EEST)
#sustainablenordic
The New Era of Sustainable Business
Welcome to Sustainable Business Nordic 2026, where innovation meets sustainability in an inspiring journey towards tech-driven profitability. Join us to explore cutting-edge strategies, network with visionary leaders, and discover how technology can transform the future of business.
Join us at Sustainable Business Nordic 2026 to connect, innovate, and lead the way to a sustainable future. Be part of the transformation!
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What we do in the next few years will determine the fate of the next few hundred.
THEME
Tech-Driven Strategies
for a Sustainable Profit
MODERATOR 2025
NINA RAHKOLA
DOCUMENTARIST, JOURNALIST
Nina Rahkola is a documentarist and journalist who has been hosting several current affairs shows in Finnish television. She has received awards for her documentary projects where she meets people around the world, including Iraq and The United States. Rahkola is known for intensive yet humane interviews with the politicians and Finnish celebrities from different walks of life.
SPEAKERS 2025
thomas kolster
THOUGHT-LEADER, AUTHOR, SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE & MARKETING GURU
Thomas Kolster is a marketing activist on a mission to make business put people and planet first. As a seasoned branding and sustainability professional counting more than 18 years he’s advised Fortune 500 companies, small start-ups, governments, agencies to non-profits. He’s the founder of the global Goodvertising movement that’s inspired a shift in advertising for the better. He’s also the author of two books “Goodvertising” (2012) and “The hero Trap” (2020).
As a globally recognized keynote speaker he’s inspired audiences in more than 70 countries at events like TEDx, SXSW, DAD & Sustainable Brands. He’s a columnist for the Guardian, Adweek, The Drum and several other publications and a regular judge at international award shows. As a passionate entrepreneur and change-agent he’s launched several impact platforms like Cph:Change and Wheregoodgrows. Thomas’ belief is simple: Change begins with you!
helena soimakallio
EXEC. DIRECTOR, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH | TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES OF FINLAND
Helena Soimakallio is a highly respected leader with almost 35 years of experience in multiple industries, including technology, energy, real estate, and construction. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of Sustainable Growth at the Technology Industries of Finland, where she leads initiatives to advance a low-carbon society, circular economy, corporate social responsibility as well as industry preparedness and standardization. As a renowned expert of several sectors and visionary leader Helena plays a key role in developing national strategies, policies, and legislation, significantly influencing Finland’s digital-green twin transition. She is currently actively involved in the development and implementation of the national industrial policy strategies, with a strong focus on investments on energy and critical raw materials. Helena has chaired over 30 international conferences’ organizing or scientific committees and served as a Member of the Board for numerous global associations, including the presidency of CIB International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. All in all, Helena's vast experience and commitment to sustainability make her a prominent figure in the global effort toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
PIA erkinheimo
CHIEF CORPORATE RELATIONS AND ESG OFFICER | NORDIC NANO
Pia Erkinheimo joined the executive team at Nordic Nano earlier this year, the company specialising in producing non-toxic, rare-earth-metals-free nanomaterials for solar collectors and energy storage systems. Pia has an extensive experience from companies like The Finnish Climate Fund, Capgemini, Nokia and Nordea, and she is also an active member of FiBAN – The Finnish Business Angels Network. Pia chairs the board of directors at Aqsens Health and serves on the boards of Atlan.fi – The Venture Studio for Nature-Tech and LUT University, which is ranked 10th globally for Climate Impact according to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal #13. She has provided S&T&I know-how to the European Commission for +15 years as an innovation experts and jury member and advised the G7 countries on digital technologies, advanced robotics, and the data economy. Pia is a co-founder of Women in Tech Finland, a network of companies standing for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry.
ANNIINA VIRTA-TOIKKA
VP, SUSTAINABILITY | KONECRANES
Anniina Virta-Toikka is currently working as a VP, Sustainability at Konecranes steering climate, circular economy and human rights work forward. She focuses on building future sustainability agenda where future ambition is reached with innovating new opportunities and clarifying processes. Before Anniina has been working with environmental management in different industries.
Konecranes moves what matters. It is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. Konecranes has received recognition for its ambitious sustainability work, in 2024 receiving fourth gold medal from Ecovadis.
ANTTI ISOKANGAS
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT, TRAINER AND SPEAKER
Antti has 30 years of experience in communications, spanning print, radio, and television journalism, as well as roles in communications agencies and companies. Most recently, he served as Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Kotipizza Group (2015–2022). His expertise covers corporate sustainability, strategy and crisis communications, thought leadership, and employer branding. Antti is also the co-author of several books on communications and marketing, including Viherpesuopas – Miten merkitys muuttuu markkinoinniksi (2022) and Viherpesutalous – Näin markkinoit ja viestit vastuullisesti (2024).
hanna-mari manninen
PARTNER, HEAD OF STRATEGIC ADVISORY | DITTMAR & INDRENIUS
Hanna-Mari Manninen is an attorney specialising in sustainability and corporate law with a strong background in finance and fintech. At Dittmar & Indrenius, Hanna-Mari heads the firm’s Strategic Advisory services tailored to meet the needs of global businesses navigating today’s complex legal landscapes. Hanna-Mari advises corporations and financial institutions, including their boards, on ESG-related regulations, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. She frequently advises on legal ESG aspects in the context of transactions, crisis management and third party management. Hanna-Mari’s recent experience includes advising clients in relation to ESG-related regulation such as CSRD and CSDDD, and assisting with respective compliance frameworks and corporate governance issues. She closely follows the European Commission’s ‘Omnibus’ proposal that aims to simplify rules on sustainability. As a passionate advocate for good governance, Hanna-Mari holds several positions of trust. Currently, Hanna-Mari is the Chair of the Board of UN Women Finland.
aku kähkönen
SENIOR CONSULTANT, TEAM MANAGER SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT | ECOBIO
Aku Kähkönen is a passionate advocate of sustainability in the business world and champions ambitious actions for a better tomorrow. He advices clients of different sizes and industries on their sustainability journey to become resilient to the challenges of the 21st Century. In his consulting work he combines both business acumen and experience from technology implementation projects to sustainability advisory work. As the head of Ecobio's 'Sustainability management and reporting' team he supports clients on thematics such as double materiality assessments, circular economy, CSRD reporting, and developing ways of automating reporting in Ecobio Manager, the SaaS service for managing corporate sustainability. Aku is also the co-author of many articles on Nordic security policy and resilience for research institutions.
saara vauramo
HEAD OF NATURE UNIT | RAMBOLL FINLAND
Saara Vauramo is an ecologist and a long-time environmental professional. Saara works at Ramboll as the Head of the Nature unit, proudly leading a top-tier team in environmental impact assessments and biodiversity projects. She previously worked for the city of Lahti and played a key role in Lahti's designation as the European Green Capital 2021. Saara's current dream is to help various players set science-based nature goals and translate them into concrete actions. Finding new solutions and integrating technology into the more traditional work of a nature expert is a major area of interest for her.
sami tornikoski
HEAD OF IMPACT | ImpactOS by AskKauko
Sami is a global sustainability expert with 25 years of experience tackling environmental challenges—from deforestation and habitat loss to overfishing and water pollution. His work across Asia and Africa has reinforced his belief that businesses hold the key to real change. At ImpactOS, he is developing a world-class open sustainability platform that empowers SMEs to turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. By equipping companies with the right tools, he helps drive real impact and steer us back within the planet’s ecological limits.
Iida vakkuri
BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR, CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER | SWECO FINLAND
Iida Vakkuri serves as the Sustainability Director and the Business Director of sustainability consulting at Sweco in Finland. She is responsible for Sweco's sustainability matters in both business development and Sweco's own operations. Iida has a holistic understanding of sustainability and the opportunities it provides for people, businesses, and society at large. Creating added value through sustainability in projects is the spearhead at the center of Iida’s efforts.
netta skön
GROUP ESG AND ENVIRONMENT LEAD, SENIOR LEGAL COUNCEL | FONDIA
Netta Skön assists clients with sustainability and ESG issues, as well as with more traditional questions about environmental law and energy regulation. In particular, she specializes in environmental and energy project law. She has worked with large-scale projects and coordinated cooperation and approaches both nationally and internationally. ESG- and sustainability themes are her core competences, and she actively participates in the scene and is a requested trainer and key-note speaker.
Before joining Fondia, she has worked in the consulting industry with environmental and sustainability issues. She has also experience in regulatory work in the energy sector as well as from the European Commission.
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PARTNERS 2025
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EVENT INFO
International attandees
- join us virtually.
Participate anytime, anywhere, according to your own schedule.​​
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The live show from Helsinki, Finland, is broadcast as a unique TV and event hybrid, allowing international attendees to join to the event virtually. The agenda is always in English.​
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The platform for live streaming and networking is Professio Match​. Further information about virtual participation will be shared in the confirmation email and closer to the event.
Domestic attandees
- see you at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.
Adress: Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki.​
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The most central location in the city and the finest setting to meet even the most demanding event needs. This venue has been a gathering place for over 140 years!
Paid parking is available throughout the city center, and you can easily reach the venue using various public transportation options. It’s just 400 meters from Helsinki Central Railway Station.
Both of you - register to the event & networking platform.
It's a match! The platform for networking is Professio Match – it's like an event in your pocket. ​​
Professio Match allows you to schedule meetings with the most relevant participants and partners based on your interests. You can also participate by commenting on discussions and voting in polls. And there you can find the event agenda. The app is user-friendly and accessible via both mobile devices and laptops.
After registering for the event, you will receive an invitation to the Professio Match platform via email a little later. The sender will be Professio customer service. You can create an account using the link in the email and then log in to the platform at https://match.professio.fi/login.