3th JUNE 2026 | Nordic Event:
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport, Vantaa
International attendees, read more about virtual participation.
GOING LIVE 8AM (CET) 9AM (EEST)
#sustainablenordic
Leading the Next Era of Sustainable Business
Join us at Sustainable Business Nordic 2026 to explore how forward-thinking companies turn sustainability into a long-term strategic advantage.
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This year’s program dives into the realities of climate leadership, the power of ethical and human-centered sustainability, and the connection between brand, culture, and enduring business value.
For today’s sustainability leaders, the challenge is no longer proving the case — it's steering the business toward transformation, resilience, and long-term advantage.
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Be part of the transformation. Connect, challenge, and lead the way toward sustainable success.
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What we do in the next few years will determine the fate of the next few hundred.
THEME
Leading the Next Era of Sustainable Business
MODERATOR 2026
NINA RAHKOLA
DOCUMENTARIST, JOURNALIST
Nina Rahkola is a documentarist and journalist who has been hosting several current affairs shows in Finnish television. She has received awards for her documentary projects where she meets people around the world, including Iraq and The United States. Rahkola is known for intensive yet humane interviews with the politicians and Finnish celebrities from different walks of life.
2026 FIRST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
erik elvingsson hedÉn
CEO & FOUNDER | SUSTAINABLE BRAND INDEX™
Erik Elvingsson Hedén is the founder of Sustainable Brand Index™ and a recognised sustainability speaker, having delivered over 500 talks. For 15 years, he has pioneered data-driven approaches to sustainable branding, tracking 1,600 brands across multiple countries. As lead instructor in sustainability communication at Berghs School of Communication for over a decade, Erik shapes how organisations build credible, compliant, and creative sustainability strategies. He advises leading companies on navigating regulations while creating authentic engagement that drives behavioural change and business impact.
kaisa hietala
PROFESSIONAL BOARD MEMEBER
Kaisa Hietala is an experienced business and sustainability executive who helps companies to transform the challenges of environmental megatrends into business opportunities and growth. Ms. Hietala is an experienced leader in strategic transformation in the energy sector who began her career in upstream oil and gas exploration and crude oil trading. Ms. Hietala served as the EVP of Renewable Products at Neste, a petroleum refining and marketing company, for five years ending in 2019. During her tenure, the Renewable Products segment’s revenues grew by 1.6x and operating profits grew by 4x. She played a central role in the strategic transformation of Neste into the world’s largest and most profitable producer of renewable products, which was named by Harvard Business Review as one of the “Top 20 Business Transformations of the Last Decade” in 2019.
Currently, Ms. Hietala serves on the Boards of Exxon Mobil and Smurfit Westrock. She is the Founder and Chair of Greencode Ventures investing in digital green transition in Europe and serves as a member of the Supervisory Board of Oulu University. She was the co-owner and partner of Gaia Consulting, a sustainability business consultancy until 2021, and a former Board member of Kemira Oyj, a Finnish specialty chemicals company in 2016-2021. She also served as a board member of Rio Tinto Group from 2023-2025.
Ms. Hietala holds a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, UK and a Master of Science degree from University of Oulu, Finland. She was awarded an honorary doctorate in Technology by the University of Oulu in 2024. She is also a licensed personal trainer and enjoys outdoor sports.
michael hanf
STRATEGY ADVISOR, FUTURIST, PODCAST HOST & SUSTAINABILITY LEADER
Michael Hanf is a strategist, sustainability advisor, and futurist passionate about helping business leaders reimagine the future of sustainable growth. With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, foresight, and innovation, he has worked with global corporations, scale-ups, and public institutions to turn long-term sustainability challenges into strategic opportunities. He is the Managing Director of iksait Ventures and host of The Future of Sustainability and The Circular Coffee Break podcasts, exploring the trends and technologies shaping tomorrow’s economy. Previously, he co-founded and led Taival and held senior roles at Accenture, and VTT. Michael also serves on the boards of AHK Finnland and Aue-Stiftung.
Stay tuned – more inspiring speakers coming soon!
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.
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COMING WITH A BIGGER TEAM?
You get -10 % group discount for a group of at least 3 people or larger than that. You can also ask a group offer from ida.vuorinen@professio.fi – we are happy to help you.
PARTNERS 2026
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WANT TO BE PART OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS?
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+358 (0)44 353 5444
EVENT INFO
International attandees
- join us virtually.
Participate anytime, anywhere, according to your own schedule.​​
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The live show from Helsinki, Finland, is broadcast as a unique TV and event hybrid, allowing international attendees to join to the event virtually. The agenda is always in English.​
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The platform for live streaming and networking is Professio Match​. Further information about virtual participation will be shared in the confirmation email and closer to the event.
Domestic attandees
- see you at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.
Adress: Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki.​
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The most central location in the city and the finest setting to meet even the most demanding event needs. This venue has been a gathering place for over 140 years!
Paid parking is available throughout the city center, and you can easily reach the venue using various public transportation options. It’s just 400 meters from Helsinki Central Railway Station.
Both of you - register to the event & networking platform.
It's a match! The platform for networking is Professio Match – it's like an event in your pocket. ​​
Professio Match allows you to schedule meetings with the most relevant participants and partners based on your interests. You can also participate by commenting on discussions and voting in polls. And there you can find the event agenda. The app is user-friendly and accessible via both mobile devices and laptops.
After registering for the event, you will receive an invitation to the Professio Match platform via email a little later. The sender will be Professio customer service. You can create an account using the link in the email and then log in to the platform at https://match.professio.fi/login.