​​​8.00 We open the doors: Get your badge, enjoy some light breakfast & mingle​​

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9.00  Let’s begin! Opening remarks by our moderator

Jesse Kamras, journalist & news reporter​

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9.10 Opening keynote: NORDIC LEADERSHIP IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD

Fredrik Erixon, Economist, writer and the Founding Director of the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)

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- What’s next for the global economic order – and how Nordic businesses should prepare?

- The Nordics' role in global trade, innovation, and security

- Why global context must shape corporate growth strategies in 2026 and beyond

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9.45 WHAT GOT YOU HERE WON’T GET YOU THERE

TBA

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• Which core assumptions in current strategies are most likely to become obsolete? How do we identify them early enough to stay ahead?

• What specific leadership behaviors or decisions make the difference between companies that plateau and those that transform and scale in times of change?

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10.10  NETWORKING BREAK: enjoy some coffee & chat

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10.45 EXECUTIVE PRIORITIES FOR CUSTOMER-DRIVEN GROWTH

Anna Salo, CEO, Dentsu Finland

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• What are the top strategic shifts leaders must make, to stay aligned with fast-evolving customer expectations?

 

 

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11.10  RETHINKING CAPITAL STRATEGY IN THE AGE OF TRANSFORMATION

Jens Wiklund – Country Manager & Head of Personal Banking, Danske Bank Finland​​​​

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• Balancing short-term efficiency with long-term value through a more agile capital strategy

• Using staged investments and modular technology to manage risk and scale what truly works

• Choosing scalable partners and modernizing core capabilities to stay competitive in a fast-moving market

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11.35 LUNCH & NETWORKING BREAK

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​12.35  ​HOW MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANIES WIN GLOBALLY

Rolf Ladau, CEO, Paulig Group

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• How do you define and shape a company mission that truly drives long-term strategy?

• What are the most critical factors in turning a company mission into a competitive advantage on the global stage

 

 

13.00 THE CEO’S GLOBAL PLAYBOOK

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• What strategic decisions must leaders get right in the first 12–24 months of global expansion to avoid costly missteps?

• What global risks are most underestimated by Nordic companies, and how should one prepare for them?​​​

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14.25 NETWORKING BREAK: enjoy some coffee & chat

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14.00 ​​ LEADING IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL THREATS

TBA

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• What are the most critical cybersecurity risks leaders need to understand now —and why are they business risks, not just IT issues?

• What decisions should leaders make today to prepare their organizations for increasingly complex digital threats over the next 3–5 years?

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14.25  BOLD INNOVATION, GLOBAL IMPACT

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• In an era where AI, electrification, and sustainability are reshaping industries, what innovation bets must leaders make to stay globally relevant?

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15.00 - 15.05 MODERATOR WRAP UP

Jesse Kamras, journalist & news reporter

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15.05 MUSIC & MINGLE

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16.00 EVENT ENDS & THANK YOU!

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