20Mar2026
Nordic Business Forum 2026 Is SOLD OUT
by: Nordic Business Forum
6 months to go until Nordic Business Forum 2026, and we’re sold out!
All 8,500 tickets have now been sold for this year’s event, taking place on 16–17 September 2026 at Messukeskus in Helsinki.
Next September, we’ll organize our biggest event ever as 8,500 senior decision-makers will get together in person (and tens of thousands more will join online) for two days to learn, connect, and develop.
Focus on The Human Edge
As AI and automation reshape industries, competitive advantage is no longer just about technology, but more about people.
At Nordic Business Forum 2026, we will focus on the distinctly human capabilities that drive long-term success: performance, decision-making, and collaboration. In a world increasingly defined by algorithms, we’ll explore what gives leaders their true edge.
The overwhelming response to this theme has been remarkable. Selling out at 8,500 tickets so early before the event is a clear signal that leaders want to come together to strengthen the human side of leadership.
“Since the pandemic, we’ve seen a clear shift in the event industry toward later decision-making and last-minute ticket purchases. That’s why this situation is exceptional. For a leadership conference to sell out 8,500 tickets 6 months prior to the event is rare.
We believe this strong interest reflects something deeper: leaders feel the need to continuously develop themselves, connect with one another in person, and learn about the human side of leadership in an increasingly technology-driven world.
We’re beyond grateful for the trust our community places in us, and are excited to deliver our biggest event ever. We promise to do our best to make it worth the while,” shares Priit Liiv, CEO of Nordic Business Forum.
A World-Class Lineup for a World-Class Audience
Over the two days, our stage will feature an outstanding lineup of global leaders:
- Oprah Winfrey – Global Media Leader
- Steven Bartlett – Entrepreneur, Investor & Host of The Diary of a CEO Podcast
- Angela Duckworth – Author of Grit and Professor at UPenn
- Paul Polman – Former CEO of Unilever, Co-author of Net Positive
- Patty McCord – Former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix
- Nando Parrado – Survivor, Entrepreneur & Business Leader
- Rahaf Harfoush – Digital Anthropologist & Bestselling Author
- Alison Wood Brooks – HBS Professor & Behavioral Scientist
- Shawn Kanungo – Innovation Strategist and Bestselling Author
- Michael Beckley – Political Scientist & FPRI Director
- Kjell A. Nordström – Economist & Business Strategist
These leading experts will explore how to utilize our innate resilience, courage, and discernment to make better decisions, improve performance, and create collaboration.
To learn more about the Main Stage discussions and keynotes, check the detailed agenda.
Didn’t Get a Ticket?
If you didn’t yet manage to get your ticket, you have two options:
-> Join the waiting list in case canceled tickets become available
-> Secure an online ticket and experience the event from anywhere in the world
Nordic Business Forum 2026 will be more than a leadership conference. With thousands of senior decision-makers in one place and global thought leaders on stage, we dare to promise an insightful and energizing experience!
