Nordic Edge: Shaping the Future of Investing brings together leading Nordic investors to explore the forces redefining tomorrow’s investment landscape. From the opportunities of the sustainable blue economy to the growing importance of human rights and the evolution of ESG, the seminar offers insight into how investors can actively guide corporate strategy toward long-term value and impact. Designed as a high-level networking forum, this event invites forward-thinking investors to connect, share perspectives, and shape a more sustainable future.

Agenda

8.00 I Coffee and registration

9.00 – 12.00 I Welcoming words

Perttu Puro, CEO, Tradeka
Nina Rudanko, Chair of organizing committee, Member of the Board, Finsif

PRESENT AND FUTURE – What’s Shaping the Next Wave

Moderator: Maria Simon
This opening session sets the scene by exploring the major forces transforming markets, industries, and society today. It will examine how climate urgency, geopolitical shifts and technological disruption are reshaping the next generation of business and investment opportunities.

Planetary boundaries in investing

Jussi Herlin, Executive Vice Chair of the Board, KONE Corporation

AI and sustainability — good, bad, and ugly

Ville Voipio, Chair of the Boards, Vaisala and Technology Industries of Finland; Professor of Practice in Sustainable Global Business, the University of Turku

The Nordics in a New Geopolitical Era

Hanna Klinge, Deputy CEO, CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

BRIDGING THE TRANSITION – Can Investors Still Steer the Direction?

Moderator: Annika Esono Manninen
This session focuses on the role of capital in driving sustainable transformation. It will address whether investors can still influence corporate behavior and economic direction in a time of backlash against ESG, regulatory complexity, and competing priorities such as energy security and growth.
Fireside chat with Kaisa Hietala, Founder and Chair, Greencode Ventures; Member of the Board, Exxon Mobil and Smurfit Westrock

Panel

Jan Petersson, Portfolio Manager, Global equities – AP4, Member of Etikrådet and board member of First Venture
Kaisa Hietala, Founder and Chair, Greencode Ventures; Member of the Board, Exxon Mobil and Smurfit Westrock
Jennifer Wu, Head of Sustainable Finance Innovation, the City of London Corporation

12.00 – 13.00 I Networking lunch at the venue

13.00 – 17.00 I SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY

Moderator: Nina Rudanko
This session highlights the opportunities and responsibilities connected to oceans, coasts, and marine ecosystems. Discussions will explore how industries such as fisheries and marine innovation can grow while protecting biodiversity and supporting coastal communities.

AMOC & the Nordics: A Climate Tipping Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

Petteri Uotila, Professor of Geophysics, University of Helsinki

Panel moderated by Meri Kallasvuo

Laure Boissat, Manager, Research & Engagements (Oceans), FAIRR Initiative
Peter Seligson, Chairman of the Board, A. Ahlström Oy, a Finnish Industrial Investment Company
Timo Ketonen, Activist & Sailor, Entrepreneur and investor | Board professional, A’Pelago

FROM ESG TO SOCIAL IMPACT: Spotlight on Human Rights

The final session shifts the focus from environmental metrics to the social dimension of sustainability, emphasizing human rights, labor conditions, and social equity. It explores how companies and investors can address risks in supply chains, ensure responsible business conduct, and create meaningful social impact.

Creating business value from ESG

Tomas Otterström, KPMG Partner, Advisory

Human Rights: From Measuring to Meaningful Engagement

Magdalena Kettis, Active Ownership Director, Responsible Investment, Nordea Funds

Fireside chat with

Linda Piirto, Lead, Supply Chains and Governance, UN Global Compact Finland
Magdalena Kettis, Active Ownership Director, Responsible Investment, Nordea Funds
Moderator: Hanna Roberts

17.00 – 19.00 I Standing dinner and mingling with peers at the venue

The event is open for all SIF-members!

Looking for a place to stay?

Scandic Hotel Paasi offers accommodation conveniently under the same roof. For individual room bookings, the hotel provides a booking code for discounted rate that you can find here.