Nordic Business Forum 2025: A Must for Leaders Focused on Growth and Culture

If you’re serious about leading your organization into the future, Nordic Business Forum 2025 deserves a spot on your calendar.

Happening September 24–25 in Helsinki, Finland, this event draws over 7,000 business leaders from more than 40 countries. It’s one of Europe’s most respected conferences for high-level insights on leadership, business growth, and culture.

Here’s why it’s worth the trip—or the livestream login.

What to Expect

Theme: Moving Forward

The 2025 forum centers on three big ideas:

• Foresight: How leaders can spot change before it hits
• Growth: Building sustainable businesses through innovation
• Culture: Creating resilient, values-driven workplaces

You’ll walk away with practical strategies for shaping your business and your people.

Big Names on Stage

This year’s lineup is stacked with global thinkers and industry shapers. Speakers include:

• Rick Rubin – Legendary music producer, sharing lessons on creative leadership
• Simon Sinek – Author and leadership visionary
• Angela Ahrendts – Former Apple exec and Burberry CEO, talking business transformation
• April Rinne – Futurist focused on navigating change
• Gianpiero Petriglieri – INSEAD professor exploring how to co-create workplace culture
• Risto Siilasmaa – Founder of F‑Secure, on resilience and reinvention

And that’s just a sample. Other speakers like Howard Yu, Jonah Berger, and Sukhinder Singh Cassidy bring fresh perspectives on innovation and growth.

Format That Fits

Nordic Business Forum offers:

• Main-stage keynotes
• Interactive breakout sessions
• Small-group networking opportunities
• Livestream options with 90-day replays for remote teams

Whether you’re there in person at Messukeskus in Helsinki or tuning in online, you’ll get actionable insights and plenty of networking.

Why You Should Go

Nordic Business Forum stands out because it mixes big-picture ideas with practical tools you can apply right away. You’ll get new ways to:

• Align your culture with business strategy
• Build resilience in your organization
• Stay ahead of market shifts
• Lead your people through change

If you’re looking to sharpen your leadership edge and connect with forward-thinking professionals, this is one to consider.

Secure Your Spot

Tickets are moving fast, with thousands already registered. Explore your options—whether traveling to Helsinki or tuning in virtually—at Nordic Business Forum’s website.

About Jeff Spaletta

Jeff Spaletta is a Business Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Leadership Coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. He helps organizations scale with confidence by focusing on strategy, project execution, and team culture. Explore more leadership insights on his blog.