Growth & Development

Anssi Rantanen is a keynote speaker and serial entrepreneur who studies what the most successful individuals, teams, and organisations do differently—and how those principles can be put into practice fast. He won the Nordic Business Forum Speaker Contest in 2019 and has since spoken in more than ten countries.

Antti Merilehto is Finland's best-known interpreter of AI and an award-winning speaker and author, known for his ability to explain complex topics clearly and accessibly. Antti speaks about AI, the use of AI tools, and the changing world of work—always with people at the center. He has extensive international experience in business roles, including at Google.

Iida Mäkikallio (M.Sc.Psych) is a Finnish psychologist, leadership coach, and speaker specializing in relationship dynamics, emotional intelligence, and psychological well-being. She has a broad understanding of the factors that build a culture of courage and trust, and she wants to help both organizations and individuals succeed from the inside out.

Juhani Mykkänen is one of the founders of technology company Wolt and host of Helsingin Sanomat's Juhani Mykkäsen podcast. He has a decade of experience building a startup from zero into an international success that grew into an organization of 13,000 employees, a service for 40 million customers, and a 7 billion euro acquisition.

Laura Kankaala is a cybersecurity expert and hacker. Over nearly ten years she has helped create the hacking documentary Team Whack alongside her day job, and has been heard on the Turvakäräjät and Yle's Varjojen Verkko podcasts. Her talks combine practicality, technology, and security through firsthand experience.

Saku Tuominen is one of Finland's most experienced and respected speakers, who inspires audiences to see today's global challenges as enormous opportunities. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience and 19 published books, Saku is an inspiring combination of practical experience, creative thinking, and clear strategic vision. His talks are inspiring, concrete, and narrative.

Totti Nyberg is a Finnish brand builder, marketer, and business leader best known for transforming Makia from a small Helsinki startup into an internationally recognized lifestyle brand. As a speaker he combines nearly two decades of experience in brand building, leadership, and growth into practical, candid keynotes.