​​​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 Interview: COMPETING THROUGH TRANSFORMATION – HOW AI AND DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY WILL REDEFINE NORDIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Ilona Ylinampa, Deputy Managing Director at Fujitsu Finland & Estonia​​​

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This interview focuses on how Nordic organizations can stay competitive in a world shaped by rapid technological change, AI acceleration and rising demands for digital sovereignty. 

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Joining us is Ilona Ylinampa — who is recognized among the TOP 100 IT Influencers. Ilona brings a unique blend of commercial leadership, digital transformation expertise and insight into how technology will redefine Nordic business leadership in the years ahead.

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• Digital sovereignty is becoming a strategic priority in Europe. How should Nordic CEOs rethink data, infrastructure, and technology choices in this new environment

• You’ve worked closely with both public and private sector transformations. What can CEOs learn from the public sector’s approach to digital modernization?

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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 LEADING IN THE AGE OF AI THREATS

Deryck Mitchelson, Head of Worldwide Executive Engagement and CISO Programs, Check Point Software

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• The most critical cybersecurity risks leaders need to understand now - and why they are business risks

• What decisions leaders should make today to prepare for increasingly complex digital threats to come

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13.25 NETWORKING BREAK: enjoy some coffee & chat

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​​​​​​​14.00 ​​ Interview: DESIGNING TOMORROW - HOW GLOBAL OPERATIONS DRIVE INNOVATION, RESILIENCE AND GROWTH

Juhani Kankaanpää, EVP, Global Operations, Orion 

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To close CEO Nordic 2026, we turn our focus to the future—how Finnish companies can build resilience, innovate at scale, and strengthen their global impact. Few industries illustrate this better than pharmaceuticals, where reliability, technology and international competitiveness converge every single day.

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Orion has recently been recognised with the President’s Internationalisation Award for its remarkable contribution to Finland’s global presence and growth. We will explore with Juhani Kankaanpää, how global operations shape tomorrow.

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​14.30 - 14.35  MODERATOR WRAP UP

Jesse Kamras, journalist & news reporter

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​14.35 - 15.30 MUSIC & MINGLE

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15.30 EVENT ENDS & THANK YOU!

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