Antti HeinoPrincipal AI Advisor, SAS Institute, Finland
Antti Heino works as Principal Advisor on analytics and AI at SAS Institute. For more than a decade, he has been working with many major companies and organizations in the Nordics regarding their AI challenges. Significant part of his work has concentrated on scaling up AI from experiments to complete productionalized systems.
Jesse SaarelaPrincipal, NordicNinja
Jesse Saarela is a Principal at NordicNinja, a Japanese backed VC helping Northern European startups scale globally with the help of our international network. He is particularly excited to work with teams that are disrupting the enterprise software space including topics such as AI, fintech and logistics. Before NordicNinja Jesse worked several years in financial advisory both in London and Finland.
Mirva SandströmDigital Commerce Director & Deputy CEO, Digital Commerce Finland
Mirva is a seasoned developer with expertise in e-commerce, digital service development, and marketing, gained from both Finnish and international companies. She works for Digital Commerce Finland, a company dedicated to accelerating the development and growth of digital commerce across Finland.
Nikolay GofmanProject Coordinator, Refufin-Project, House of Helsinki
Nikolay Gofman is the REFUFIN Project Coordinator at House of Helsinki ry, leading efforts to support Ukrainian protection seekers in Finland through a volunteer program. In 2022, as a volunteer, he helped transport nearly 4,000 Ukrainians to Finland. Now, as a full time employee, he focuses on developing volunteer programs, creating training for crisis support, and assisting volunteers in skill development and burnout prevention. His work promotes the integration of immigrants into Finnish society through volunteering.
Nooah RiijärviFounder and CEO, nooon
Nooah Riijärvi is a dynamic entrepreneur and second-time founder, currently leading his latest venture, nooon. With a relentless drive for innovation, He is passionate about disrupting the hospitality industry, aiming to redefine travel experiences and challenge established industry norms. When he's not pioneering new ideas, Nooah enjoys playing tennis, exploring new destinations, and savoring good food.
Rahul PardasaniGlobal Talent Acquisition Lead, Carbo Culture
Rahul is a passionate Talent Acquisition and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) leader with extensive experience in building and leading high-performance teams in the tech and sustainability sectors. His career journey spans across innovative startups and impactful nonprofits, where he has honed his skills in people strategy, employer branding, and community development.
Moderator / Joey BayerHead of Community, Epicenter Helsinki
Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.
From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving and setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.
Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.
Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.
