Business Arena Finland 2026

During Business Arena Finland 2026, we will continue to host several exclusive, closed, and curated networking activities. Each networking activity begins with a networking reception, followed by an introduction from a keynote speaker, after which we take our seats for the roundtable discussions.

We will host the following networking activities:

• International Investment Lunch
• Urban Development Lunch
• Sustainability Lunch 
• BA Networking Dinner

All networking activities are by invitation only.

Welcome to an exclusive investment lunch in conjunction with Business Arena Finland. This intimate gathering brings together leading international investors, developers, and real estate companies for a high-level networking opportunity in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

Connect with key industry players, exchange insights, and explore future collaboration at the forefront of global real estate investment.

Date: February 12, 2026

Time: 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: Transaction Stage (Room 103), Business Arena Finland 

Host: Ann Henriksson, Deputy Business Manager, Bonnier News Business and Jimmy B Lehtinen, SR Content and Partnership Manager, Bonnier News Business

Main Speaker: Chris Giles, economics commentator, Financial Times

Agenda

• Networking
• Presentation round
• Round table discussion
• Coffee and networking

Titles of participants

• CEO
• CIO
• COO
• Transaction Manager
• CFO

In connection with Business Arena Finland, Business Arena invites decision-makers to a closed lunch focusing on urban development. During the lunch, we invite participants to in-depth discussions on sustainable growth, innovative planning, and how we can jointly create attractive urban environments.

Date: February 12, 2026

Time: 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: Retail Stage (Lobby Area) Business Arena Finland 

Host: Merja Aura, CEO, Editor In Chief, Bonnier Business Forum and Terry Potter, Chief Product Officer, Bonnier Business Sweden 

Main Speaker: Martin Gelin, journalist and writer (USA expert)

Agenda

• Networking
• Presentation round
• Round table discussion
• Coffee and networking

Titles of participants

• Mayor
• Deputy Mayor
• Head of Business Development
• Director of Economic Development
• Director of Urban Planning
• City Architect
• Head of Project Development
• Director of Land Exploitation
• CEO
• Chair of the Municipal Executive Committee

In connection with Business Arena Finland, Business Arena invites regional decision-makers and visiting experts to a closed lunch focusing on sustainability. The lunch offers high-quality networking for a qualified audience, where the topic may vary, but networking and sustainability remain at the core.

Date: February 12, 2026

Time: 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: Room 102, Business Arena Finland 

Host: To be announced shortly

Main Speaker: To be announced shortly

Agenda

• Networking
• Presentation round
• Round table discussion
• Coffee and networking

Titles of participants

• CEO
• CFO 
• Managing Director 
• Country Manager 
• Investment Director 
• Chief Sustainaiblity Officer 
• Head of Sustainability 
• Head of Property Management 
• Head of Business Development

Join us for an exclusive evening in a closed networking dinner that will take place on the evening before Business Arena Finland. This exclusive dinner gathers investors, speakers, and representatives from real estate companies. The evening begins with a networking mingle, followed by a seated dinner.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Place: Banquet hall, City hall Helsinki, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13, Helsinki 

Agenda

• Cocktail reception and networking
• Welcome speech with Johanna Laisaari, Deputy Mayor City of Helsinki  and Chris Giles, Economics Commentator, Financial Times.
• Dinner with round table discussions
• Coffee and networking

Titles of participants

• CEO
• COO
• CFO
• CIO