Agenda for Nordic Business Forum 2026
16 - 17 September 2026, Messukeskus, Helsinki, Finland - All Times in EEST, UTC +03:00
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Day 1
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
08:30
09:00
Exclusive VIP Breakfast event at the start of Day 1.
- Doors open 08:30
- VIP Breakfast 09:00-10:00
- VIP Session with Rahaf Harfoush by 10:00-11:00
Please note that the session is only for First Class and VIP attendees at the venue. If you want to upgrade your ticket, please contact our customer care.
11:00
Enjoy food and drinks on us at the networking area
12:15
- How to challenge the outdated growth assumptions, especially about China, that might be hiding massive risks in your current strategy.
- How to build a winning strategy when you’re no longer competing with companies, but with the subsidized power of nations.
- How to design a resilient, “shock-proof” supply chain and market strategy for a world that is breaking into geopolitical blocs.
13:15
- Why AI is becoming a commodity (like electricity), not a sustainable competitive advantage—and why your focus must shift immediately to unique human insight.
- Why the most valuable information is now “wild knowledge”—the unique, untamed insights from the edges of your market that algorithms will always miss.
- Why the most successful leaders of the next decade will be those who master the art of combining AI’s processing power with the irreplaceable wisdom of “wild,” human-centric knowledge.
14:00
Book meetings with Brella and enjoy Live Studio interviews
15:00
15:50
- How to build unshakable focus by mastering the personal rituals that fuel clarity and creativity.
- How to partner with technology, rather than being driven by it, to reclaim your deep work time.
- How to align your digital tools with your personal values to achieve sustainable success.
16:30
Enjoy the catering and conversations, or just relax
17:25
- How to identify the one trait that predicts success more than talent— and how to spot it in your team and new hires
- How to intentionally cultivate the passion and perseverance required to achieve ambitious long-term goals, especially when faced with setbacks.
- How to create a culture where perseverance is rewarded, failure is treated as a learning opportunity, and your entire organization is aligned to win for the long haul.
18:10
- How to replace reliance on fleeting willpower with the power of consistency and scalable discipline.
- How to use the “Hats, Haircuts, and Tattoos” framework to fail fast, learn faster, and outpace the competition.
- Why meaningful work and human connection are the primary drivers for attracting and retaining the next generation of top talent.
19:15
Continue networking with other event guests after the main program.
19:15
Enjoy food and drinks with other VIP and First class guests until 22:30.
Please note that the session is only for First Class and VIP attendees at the venue. If you want to upgrade your ticket, please get in touch with our customer care.
Day 2
Thursday, 17 September 2026
07:45
08:30
This session is built around the critical questions every CEO must answer to navigate the next decade. Key questions we will explore include:
- Which markets beyond China—India, Southeast Asia, North America—deserve greater focus in your firm’s strategy?
- How can your firm adapt when competition is set by state subsidies rather than market pricing?
- How exposed is your business model to shifts in alliances, sanctions, or regulatory barriers?
- How should you incorporate geopolitical instability into board-level
decisions about investment, insurance, and talent location? - Where can your firm capture opportunities created by the rebalancing of global supply chains and investment flows?
09:30
- How to build the right partnerships across your ecosystem — from suppliers and peers to competitors and communities — to unlock the kind of collective impact no company can achieve alone, and which sits at the heart of becoming truly Net Positive.
- How to build the radical trust and transparency required to lead transformative change across your entire value chain.
- How to turn humanity’s greatest challenges into your company’s biggest opportunities and most profitable ventures.
- How to find the personal courage to lead with purpose, making the tough, values-driven calls that build unbreakable trust with your team.
10:25
11:15
Book meetings with Brella and enjoy Live Studio interviews
12:45
- How to implement ‘radical honesty’ as the foundation for a high-performance culture where trust isn’t just a poster on the wall, but a daily practice.
- How to dismantle the traditional HR systems that kill motivation and replace them with a culture of freedom and responsibility that attracts and retains true A-players.
- How to build a ‘team, not a family,’ where every member is a high-performer, enabling the level of trust and collaboration required to achieve extraordinary results.
13:30
- How to unlock peak performance under extreme pressure by building absolute trust within the team.
- How to forge an unbreakable bond around a shared purpose, turning individual limits into collective strength.
- How to harness resilience to navigate uncertainty and deliver results even when the path is unclear.
14:30
Enjoy the catering and conversations, or just relax
15:25
- How to fulfill the highest, truest expression of yourself as a human being
- How to lean into daily gratitude and allow yourself to find moments of light
- How to trust your intuition and allow your decisions to come from a place of truth, staying aligned with your values and goals
- How to lean into your authentic self to create genuine connection
17:00
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