You can find your PDF ticket in our ticketing system Kongressi. Each ticket must be assigned to an attendee before the event. Multiple Tickets: The buyer needs to assign each ticket separately by adding the name and email of each attendee in Kongressi. One Ticket or Assigned Ticket: Update your information on the Kongressi ticket portal. Remember to keep this information up-to-date. All buyers and assigned ticket holders receive an email confirmation (from: info@nbforum.com), which includes a link to the Kongressi ticket portal.

An Event Badge is needed to access the event and must be worn at all times within the event venue. To get your badge, you must have an assigned ticket in our ticketing system, Kongressi. Getting your Event Badge: Badge delivery in Finland (Recommended) Attendees residing in Finland can have their badge delivered home before the event by updating their address information in Kongressi by 10 August. At the Pre-Check-In Pre-Check-In will be organized in Helsinki and Tallinn in September. The exact dates, time, and location will be announced later. At Messukeskus Collect your Event Badge from the check-in desk at Messukeskus upon arrival. To avoid queues, we recommend getting your badge through methods 1 and 2, if possible. Whenever you claim your Event Badge in person, remember to take your ticket and ID .

We recommend booking your accommodation well in advance. The event venue is easily accessible by public transportation from all areas of Helsinki. Our Event Partner Scandic offers a 15% discount to NBF 2026 guests on the Full Flex prices, including breakfast, change, and cancellation free of charge (following each hotel’s policy). Group bookings of more than 10 rooms are priced on a case-by-case basis. They have multiple hotels in the city center of Helsinki and surrounding areas, with many options to commute to the event venue. The team at Scandic recommends especially Scandic Helsinki Hub, Marski by Scandic, Scandic Simonkenttä, and Scandic Grand Central. Scandic Hotels Reservations for Scandic hotels in Finland are done with the client number D000049496 at Scandic’s website . Enter the client number in the “Code / Voucher” field. You can book directly from the hotel in question or from Scandic’s reservation and customer service at +358 200 81800 IHG Hotels and Resorts Reservations are made with the corporate ID number 787074950 at IHG website . Our customers get a 15% discount for individual bookers (less than 10 rooms) in these hotels. The ID number is entered in the “Corporate Special Rate” field under the “Rate Preference” drop-down menu. Hilton Hotels Reservations are made with the corporate ID number D113379134 at Hilton’s website . Our customers get a 15% discount for individual bookers (less than 10 rooms) at these hotels. The ID number is entered in the “Corporate Account” field under the “Special rates” drop-down menu.

To support your learning, we will send all attendees a comprehensive learning package after the event, including: An Executive Summary document with written summaries from each Main Stage Session Summary slides about the main learnings from each session and themes Visual summary drawings by Linda Saukko-Rauta Materials shared by the speakers You can also access all the previous Executive Summaries for free .

Event Information

16 - 17 September 2026, Messukeskus, Helsinki, Finland

Before the Event

Tickets

You can find your PDF ticket in our ticketing system Kongressi. Each ticket must be assigned to an attendee before the event.

Multiple Tickets: The buyer needs to assign each ticket separately by adding the name and email of each attendee in Kongressi.
One Ticket or Assigned Ticket: Update your information on the Kongressi ticket portal. Remember to keep this information up-to-date.

All buyers and assigned ticket holders receive an email confirmation (from: info@nbforum.com), which includes a link to the Kongressi ticket portal.

Event Badges

An Event Badge is needed to access the event and must be worn at all times within the event venue. To get your badge, you must have an assigned ticket in our ticketing system, Kongressi.

Getting your Event Badge:

Badge delivery in Finland (Recommended)
Attendees residing in Finland can have their badge delivered home before the event by updating their address information in Kongressi by 10 August.

At the Pre-Check-In
Pre-Check-In will be organized in Helsinki and Tallinn in September. The exact dates, time, and location will be announced later.

At Messukeskus
Collect your Event Badge from the check-in desk at Messukeskus upon arrival. To avoid queues, we recommend getting your badge through methods 1 and 2, if possible.

Whenever you claim your Event Badge in person, remember to take your ticket and ID.

Getting There

Nordic Business Forum is held at Messukeskus Helsinki (Expo & Convention Center). There are two entrances to the venue: the Southern Entrance, which serves as the main entrance, and the Northern Entrance, accessible from the parking halls.

Public Transportation

We highly recommend using public transportation for sustainability and to avoid traffic and parking costs. Messukeskus is easily accessible by bus, tram, and train. You can plan your journey at hsl.fi.

Ferry

If you arrive in Helsinki via ferry, we recommend that you either take a taxi or a tram. Both are located in front of the arrival terminal. For our Estonian event guests arriving with a ferry, we have organized transfer buses from the terminal to the venue and back.

Plane

From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, you can take the I or P train directly to Pasila railway station. Alternatively, you can also grab a taxi from the airport (roughly 15 minutes and 35€).

Car

There are two parking areas next to Messukeskus:

Accommodation

We recommend booking your accommodation well in advance. The event venue is easily accessible by public transportation from all areas of Helsinki.

Our Event Partner Scandic offers a 15% discount to NBF 2026 guests on the Full Flex prices, including breakfast, change, and cancellation free of charge (following each hotel’s policy). Group bookings of more than 10 rooms are priced on a case-by-case basis.

They have multiple hotels in the city center of Helsinki and surrounding areas, with many options to commute to the event venue. The team at Scandic recommends especially Scandic Helsinki Hub, Marski by Scandic, Scandic Simonkenttä, and Scandic Grand Central.

Scandic Hotels

Reservations for Scandic hotels in Finland are done with the client number D000049496 at Scandic’s website.
Enter the client number in the “Code / Voucher” field.
You can book directly from the hotel in question or from Scandic’s reservation and customer service at +358 200 81800

IHG Hotels and Resorts

Reservations are made with the corporate ID number 787074950 at IHG website.
Our customers get a 15% discount for individual bookers (less than 10 rooms) in these hotels.
The ID number is entered in the “Corporate Special Rate” field under the “Rate Preference” drop-down menu.

Hilton Hotels

Reservations are made with the corporate ID number D113379134 at Hilton’s website.
Our customers get a 15% discount for individual bookers (less than 10 rooms) at these hotels.
The ID number is entered in the “Corporate Account” field under the “Special rates” drop-down menu.

During the Event

Doors Opening Times

The doors will open at 8:30 on the first event day and at 7:45 on the second day (times are subject to change).

Please reserve time for check-in, security check, and dropping off your coat when you plan your arrival time. We also recommend checking the detailed agenda.

General Agenda

You can access the agenda for our next event on the dedicated agenda page.

VIP & First Class Extras

Our VIP and First Class tickets include extra content sessions and other benefits. Both VIP and First Class extras are included in the First Class ticket.

VIP Program

Wednesday 16 September

09:00-10:00 VIP Breakfast
10:00-11:00 VIP Session with Rahaf Harfoush – Beyond Burnout: The Leader’s Playbook for a Focus-First Culture
19:00-22:00 VIP Evening at the venue

Thursday 17 September

08:30-09:45 VIP Session with Michael Beckley – Navigating the New World Order

First Class Program

Sessions at the First Class Lounge (times TBA):

Q&A session with Angela Duckworth
Q&A session with Patty McCord
Q&A session with Rahaf Harfoush
Q&A session with Michael Beckley
Photo Opportunity in Small Groups with Oprah Winfrey

First Class Lounge & Catering

The First Class attendees are welcome to relax at the First Class Lounge. There, you will have the opportunity to network in a quiet atmosphere and enjoy our First Class catering.

First Class Shuttle

First Class attendees can enjoy a ride from their accommodation to the venue (Helsinki area only). The shuttle service is, of course, free of charge.

Venue Map

We will add the venue map here once we’re done designing it.

Food

Food and non-alcoholic beverages are included with your ticket and will be available throughout the event.

Buffets and Food Trucks

We prioritize using local, sustainable ingredients to the best of our ability. We offer vegan and vegetarian options, and source game meat and wild fish to respect our environment. Enjoy Finland’s vegetables, berries, fruit, fish, and game!

Special Diets

Lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan options are available in all buffets. If you have any questions or specific dietary restrictions, just ask our staff with orange scarves and bow ties for help!

Restaurants

Many of the restaurants at Messukeskus are open, and you can enjoy their menus on our bill. Please note that only restaurants within the Networking Area are included, and the menus offered at the event may differ from their regular ones.

Evening Program

VIP Evening — For VIP and First Class Guests

📍 Networking Area

🕖 Wednesday, 16 September | 19:00–22:00

If you have a VIP or First Class ticket, you’re warmly invited to an exclusive evening gathering right after the Main Stage program ends. Come enjoy a delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, and great company!

Sustainability

Nordic Business Forum 2025 was the first large-scale business conference in the Nordics to receive the esteemed Nordic Swan Ecolabel, and we wish to receive this recognition for NBF 2026 as well!

This recent Nordic Swan Ecolabel process offered new insights and helped us improve various aspects of our production. If you are attending, please remember that you can do your part as well! Here are a few simple yet impactful tips:

✅ Use public transportation or a bicycle to arrive at the venue

✅ Recycle your waste during the event

✅ Minimize your own food waste

✅ Bring your own water bottle to use and refill during the event

✅ Take lessons from the conference into practice to make the world a better place

Thank you for working with us on sustainability!

Safety

ID and Tickets

Please remember to carry your ID with you throughout the event and always use your own Event Badge with the lanyard attached.

Health Measures

With thousands of people joining the event, we want to ensure everyone stays safe. We encourage you to stay home if you are ill during the event days. If you cannot attend the event live due to illness, you can easily transfer your ticket to a colleague or join us remotely via livestream.

We also want to encourage practicing good hygiene at the event. Remember to use hand sanitizers available and wash your hands regularly.

First Aid

First Aid by Finnish Red Cross is on duty the entire time during the event. You can find them from the First Aid point or through any member of our staff. You may also call them directly at +358 40 450 3237. The emergency phone number in Finland is 112.

Security

We have dedicated security staff at the event at all times. All attendees will also go through a security check every time they enter the Networking Area.

Code of Conduct

All event guests, speakers, partners, and staff are required to uphold our code of conduct as we want everyone to be able to join the event in a friendly and safe environment. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and harassment, bullying, or disrespectful behavior in any form will not be tolerated. Any infractions or violations of this code will lead to immediate expulsion from the event without a refund.

Interpretation

We offer free interpretation for all Main Stage presentations in several languages, including Estonian, Finnish, Latvian, and Lithuanian. Detailed instructions to access the interpretation will be shared closer to the event.

After the Event

Recordings

The event recordings will be available until December 31st, excluding the session with Oprah Winfrey, which will be available until October 17th.

We highly recommend revisiting the recordings and rewatching your favorite sessions to ensure the learnings don’t get left behind!

Learning Materials

To support your learning, we will send all attendees a comprehensive learning package after the event, including:

An Executive Summary document with written summaries from each Main Stage Session
Summary slides about the main learnings from each session and themes
Visual summary drawings by Linda Saukko-Rauta
Materials shared by the speakers

You can also access all the previous Executive Summaries for free.

Newsletter & Social Media

We’d love to hear from you on social media! The official event hashtag is #NBForum2026. You can also tag us at @Nordic Business Forum or @NBForumHQ on your favorite social media platforms. If you have applied something you learned at the event in practice and would like to share your experience, you can use the hashtag #inspiredbyNBF.

To stay connected with us after the event, subscribe to our Leader’s Digest Newsletter for monthly insights and inspiration on leadership. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to get short and long-form business insights weekly. This way, you’ll see quotes, blogs, videos, and more to keep you inspired all year long!