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Europe's Largest Business & Leadership Event
Meet with over 8,500 business leaders from 50+ countries for two days of inspiration, knowledge, and connections on 16-17 September 2026 in Helsinki.
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20 May, 12:00 – 12:45 EEST
Are we truly becoming more innovative—or just faster at doing the wrong things?
During our next webinar, innovation strategist and Nordic Business Forum 2026 speaker Shawn Kanungo explores one of the biggest blind spots in today’s AI-driven world: the illusion of progress. As organizations rush to adopt new technologies, automate processes, and scale faster than ever, many leaders mistake speed for innovation and activity for impact.
Join us as we’ll unpack how AI is reshaping not just how we work, but how we think, decide, and create. Why do some organizations unlock real value; while others get stuck in cycles of constant motion with little transformation?
On 16-17 September, Nordic Business Forum 2026 centers on the theme The Human Edge. Over two days, 11 of the world’s top business leaders and thinkers will share insights on performance, decision-making, and collaboration.
Ahead of the event, we invited selected speakers to reveal their personal performance habits. Which routines help them excel? What habits have they deliberately let go of? And how do they recover to sustain high performance?
Their insights are gathered in this guide, offering an inside look at the routines of true high performers. We hope it inspires you to reflect on your own path to peak performance!
Are we designing a future of work that humans can actually sustain?
In this timely webinar, anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush explores a growing paradox at the heart of modern leadership: as technology makes work more efficient, it also increases the cognitive and creative demands placed on people. The result? Smarter systems, but more exhausted humans.
Together, we’ll examine how the rise of knowledge work, constant connectivity, and AI-driven expectations are reshaping what it means to perform, create, and lead. Why are so many high performers feeling stretched beyond capacity—and what does that signal about the way we work today?
New Season of Behind the Keynotes
An Exclusive Interview Series With the Most Prominent Business Thinkers
This series features candid conversations with renowned leaders like Adam Grant, Chris Voss, Bozoma Saint John, and more. Across eight powerful episodes, it offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of extraordinary leadership, from tackling uncertainty to fostering innovation.
For each episode, you will:
- A link to watch the episode on YouTube
- A link to listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast
- A study guide with:
- Lessons from the episode
- Questions to deepen your thinking
- Quotes to inspire you
- Resources for further learning
Connecting with others is a key success factor for any business leader.
We asked a group of experienced Nordic Business Forum attendees—CEOs, founders, authors, and advisors—how they approach networking. Their tips were practical, honest, and sometimes even unexpected.
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The Neuroscience of Making Good Decisions
Every leader has made a decision that felt right in the moment, but wrong in hindsight. Not because they lacked information, but because of the conditions in which the decision was made. In business, decision-making is often seen as a
The End of the Neutral CEO: 6 Principles for Corporate Activism
For a long time, neutrality was a safe strategy for CEOs. Stay out of politics, focus on business, and avoid controversy. Over the past years, that era has come to an end. Now, silence can be interpreted as a statement
Podcast: Is This the End of the Neutral CEO?
Staying neutral used to be the safe choice for leaders. Today, silence can be considered a statement too. In this podcast episode, host Heli Hänninen is joined by Annika Arras, CEO of Milton New Nordics, and Thomas Kolster, marketing advisor
Smarter Machines, Exhausted Humans: How to Fix the Productivity Paradox
With AI accelerating efficiency across industries, a new tension is emerging inside organizations. We have more tools, more automation, and more data than ever before. Yet many leaders and teams feel increasingly overwhelmed. This paradox set the stage for a
How to Protect Your Team’s Cognitive Skills while Using AI
As the conversation around AI evolves, the fear of AI replacing our jobs is starting to fade. Another relevant question is starting to emerge: will AI replace our thinking? If we delegate our brainpower to AI, will we end up
How to Make the Most of the NBF Remote Group Livestream
Our NBF Remote Group Livestream is a powerful tool for businesses to bring world-class leadership and business insights directly to their employees—no matter where they are. This solution allows companies to embed the livestream and recordings of the Nordic Business
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