PRESENT AND FUTURE – What’s Shaping the Next Wave
Moderator: Maria Simon
This opening session sets the scene by exploring the major forces transforming markets, industries, and society today. It will examine how climate urgency, geopolitical shifts and technological disruption are reshaping the next generation of business and investment opportunities.
Planetary boundaries in investing
Jussi Herlin, Executive Vice Chair of the Board, KONE Corporation
AI and sustainability — good, bad, and ugly
Ville Voipio, Chair of the Boards, Vaisala and Technology Industries of Finland; Professor of Practice in Sustainable Global Business, the University of Turku
The Nordics in a New Geopolitical Era
Hanna Klinge, Deputy CEO, CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
BRIDGING THE TRANSITION – Can Investors Still Steer the Direction?
Moderator: Annika Esono Manninen
This session focuses on the role of capital in driving sustainable transformation. It will address whether investors can still influence corporate behavior and economic direction in a time of backlash against ESG, regulatory complexity, and competing priorities such as energy security and growth.
Fireside chat with Kaisa Hietala, Founder and Chair, Greencode Ventures; Member of the Board, Exxon Mobil and Smurfit Westrock
Panel
Jan Petersson, Portfolio Manager, Global equities – AP4, Member of Etikrådet and board member of First Venture
Kaisa Hietala, Founder and Chair, Greencode Ventures; Member of the Board, Exxon Mobil and Smurfit Westrock
Jennifer Wu, Head of Sustainable Finance Innovation, the City of London Corporation
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12.00 – 13.00
Networking lunch at the venue
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SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY
Moderator: Nina Rudanko
This session highlights the opportunities and responsibilities connected to oceans, coasts, and marine ecosystems. Discussions will explore how industries such as fisheries and marine innovation can grow while protecting biodiversity and supporting coastal communities.
AMOC & the Nordics: A Climate Tipping Risk Investors Can’t Ignore
Petteri Uotila, Professor of Geophysics, University of Helsinki
Panel moderated by Meri Kallasvuo
Laure Boissat, Manager, Research & Engagements (Oceans), FAIRR Initiative
Peter Seligson, Chairman of the Board, A. Ahlström Oy, a Finnish Industrial Investment Company
Timo Ketonen, Activist & Sailor, Entrepreneur and investor | Board professional, A’Pelago
FROM ESG TO SOCIAL IMPACT: Spotlight on Human Rights
The final session shifts the focus from environmental metrics to the social dimension of sustainability, emphasizing human rights, labor conditions, and social equity. It explores how companies and investors can address risks in supply chains, ensure responsible business conduct, and create meaningful social impact.
Creating business value from ESG
Tomas Otterström, KPMG Partner, Advisory
Human Rights: From Measuring to Meaningful Engagement
Magdalena Kettis, Active Ownership Director, Responsible Investment, Nordea Funds
Fireside chat with
Linda Piirto, Lead, Supply Chains and Governance, UN Global Compact Finland
Magdalena Kettis, Active Ownership Director, Responsible Investment, Nordea Funds
Moderator: Hanna Roberts
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17.00
Wrapping up
17.00 – 19.00
Standing dinner and mingling with peers at the venue