Oprah Winfrey and Steven Bartlett to Headline Nordic Business Forum 2026 in Helsinki
29 de setembro de 2025
Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, during its 2025 event, Nordic Business Forum unveiled the dates, theme, and first speakers for its 2026 conference, set to take place on September 1617, 2026, at Messukeskus in Helsinki, Finland. The announcement generated massive interest: over 5,000 tickets were sold in the first 24 hours, showing strong anticipation for Nordic Business Forum 2026.
Event Theme: The Human Edge
In 2026, Nordic Business Forum will explore The Human Edgea timely theme centered on the unique human strengths that drive performance, decision making, and connection in an increasingly digital world.
The event is expected to gather over 7,500 business leaders from around the world, offering a two-day program of actionable insights, personal leadership development, and future-focused strategies.
Headline Speakers Announced
The first confirmed speakers for Nordic Business Forum 2026 include globally recognized leaders, authors, and thinkers:
Oprah Winfrey Global media leader
Steven Bartlett Entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast
Angela Duckworth Psychologist, author of Grit, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania
Paul Polman Co-author of Net Positive and former CEO of Unilever
Patty McCord Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer and author
Rahaf Harfoush Digital anthropologist, professor, and author
Michael Beckley Political scientist and Director of the Asia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
Kjell A. Nordström Economist, author, and business strategist
More speakers will be announced once confirmed.
Quote from Nordic Business Forum Leadership:
Even in a world increasingly driven by technology, its still human strengths that make the difference, says Priit Liiv, CEO of Nordic Business Forum. Focus under pressure, deep trust, and the courage to lead; these are the traits that will define leadership in the years ahead. With The Human Edge, we want to explore how leaders can collaborate with technology in ways that amplifynot replaceour humanity.
Media Accreditation: A limited number of media passes are available, granting access to the full conference experience, including catering, a media working space, and potential interviews with speakers and event guests. Media representatives can apply for in-person or online accreditation here.
About Nordic Business Forum: Nordic Business Forum is Europes leading organizer of business and leadership conferences. The company empowers leaders to change the world by delivering world-class content and encouraging global networks. Through its annual flagship event in Helsinki and other regional forums, the organization connects ambitious professionals with transformative ideas, people, and perspectives.
Heli Hänninen
Nordic Business Forum
+35844340050
heli.hanninen@nbforum.com
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