16Jan2026
Ticket prices for Nordic Business Forum 2026 will rise on Friday, January 23rd, and the event is already over 90% sold out. That means now is the time to secure your seat!
NBF 2026 is shaping up to be another unforgettable gathering of global business leaders. On September 16–17, 2026, 8,500 in-person attendees will join us at Messukeskus, Helsinki, with thousands more tuning in online. This two-day forum will spotlight an essential topic in today’s fast-evolving world: The Human Edge.
Why Should You Attend NBF 2026?
Here are six powerful reasons to be there next September:
- Get inspired by some of the most influential thinkers and doers on the planet
- Gain insight into how to succeed in a world dominated by AI and automation
- Learn practical tools to boost performance, improve decision-making, and enhance collaboration
- Align your leadership team around new ideas and shared direction
- Network with over 8,000 senior business decision makers from around the globe
- Enjoy the premium Nordic Business Forum experience—from production to hospitality
Who Will You Hear From?
Our speaker lineup already includes some of the most respected names in leadership, media, innovation, and strategy:
- Oprah Winfrey – Global Media Leader
- Steven Bartlett – Entrepreneur, Investor, Host of The Diary of a CEO
- Angela Duckworth – Author of Grit, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania
- Paul Polman – Former CEO of Unilever, Co-author of Net Positive
- Patty McCord – Former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, Author
- Rahaf Harfoush – Digital Anthropologist and Bestselling Author
- Michael Beckley – Political Scientist and Director at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
- Kjell A. Nordström – Economist and Business Strategist
- …and a few more speakers to be announced soon!
What Will You Learn?
The 2026 theme, The Human Edge, explores the uniquely human strengths that fuel long-term business success. We’ll dive into three core focus areas:
- Performance: How can you master the inner game of focus and recovery to thrive under pressure?
- Decision-Making: How can you make the wise, courageous calls that AI can’t?
- Collaboration: How to create the trust and conditions for human-centered teamwork?
Basically, NBF 2026 is where personal growth turns into collective success.
With over 7,800 tickets already sold, the event is shaping up to be our biggest yet. And with prices going up on January 23rd, this is an excellent time to secure your seat for one of Europe’s leading business conference.
Join us in Helsinki for Nordic Business Forum 2026 to explore the human edge that truly makes the difference!
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