Nordic Perspectives – 16 November 2026

Nordic Perspectives is a major event this autumn for Private Banking customers. Speakers at the event will discuss topics such as the competitiveness of the Nordic countries and Europe and current economic phenomena. 

You can participate in the hybrid event on-site or from the comfort of your own sofa. There are a limited number of places for the event in Helsinki and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

We will send registration instructions to our customers by email in October.



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Nordic Perspectives

Place: Livestream / University of Helsinki Main Building, The Great Hall, Aleksanterinkatu 5, Helsinki

Time: 16 November 2026, 17:00

Trends and insights from leading experts

At the event, you will hear from leading experts in business and the economy, including:

  • Frank Vang-Jensen, President and Group CEO, Nordea 
  • Jyrki Katainen, Head of Public Affairs, Nordea
  • Risto Siilasmaa, Chairman of the Board, WithSecure
  • Pauliina Martikainen-Rahnu, Managing Partner, Maki.vc
  • Miklu Silvanto, Chief Design Officer, Oura
  • Henna Virkkunen, Vice-President, European Commission
  • Antti Herlin, Chairman of the Board, Kone
  • Jyri Häkämies, Chair of the Board, Patria
  • Rizvan Samaletdin, Head of Private Banking Finland, Nordea
  • Tuuli Koivu, Chief Economist, Nordea

Moderator: Maija Lehmusvirta, MTV

Programme for the evening

Opening keynote – Frank Vang-Jensen

The Arctic – Jyrki Katainen

From innovation to global growth – Risto Siilasmaa, Pauliina Martikainen-Rahnu, Miklu Silvanto

Europe’s next move – Henna Virkkunen

Nordic Compass – Jyrki Katainen, Antti Herlin, Jyri Häkämies

What does this mean for Finnish investors? – Rizvan Samaletdin, Tuuli Koivu