Klas LjungbergCountry Manager, Finland and the Baltics, Capture Energy Oy
Klas Ljungberg is an experienced leader in renewable energy, international business, and public affairs, with a strong background in strategy, governance, and financing. Since March 2025, Country Manager for Finland and the Baltics at Capture Energy Oy. Previous roles include senior positions in diplomacy, trade promotion, and corporate advisory across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with work experience in over 50 countries. Expertise spans M&A, ESG, crisis management, compliance, and technology start-up advisory. Holds an MBA from Duke University and an MSc in International Political Science from Lund University.
Lari LempinenHead of Sales, Lyyti
As Head of Sales at Lyyti Lari is in charge of the new customer acquisition. Lyyti is a Finnish growth company with teams in Paris, Stockholm, Helsinki and Turku. We provide event management software to boost meaningful encounters, and after having reached the number 1 position in the Nordics we are on our way to conquer Europe.
Lauri HeiliöHead of Sales, Cluby
Lauri Heiliö is the Head of Sales at Cluby, and has been thriving in the world of SaaS since 2012. That’s over a decade of helping software companies grow, scale, and navigate the wonderful world of recurring revenue—and according to Lauri, he’s loved every minute of it.
When he’s not closing deals, you’ll find him cooking something delicious, crushing a crossfit session, or literally running through the woods—he’s an orienteering fan, which basically means sales targets aren’t the only things he likes to chase.
Mika TikkalaCo-Founder and CEO, HIRMU
Mika Tikkala is the Co-Founder and CEO of HIRMU, a company focused on coaching and consulting software businesses on customer loyalty and team performance. A seasoned entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience, Mika has hired close to 1,500 sales professionals in the tech and manufacturing industries. He’s also a certified business coach and the creator of the Player First Method™, a framework designed to improve team performance by focusing on the people behind the roles.
Mika’s career has taken him from organizing 10,000-person concerts and Oscar-themed corporate events to scuba diving and golfing around the world. His international journey includes time spent living in Oregon, studying in Amsterdam, and working in Thailand—each experience shaping his global perspective on leadership and communication. Today, he’s on a mission to fix miscommunication for one million people.
Dr. Sinan KaplanLead AI Scientist, Verso Vision
Sinan is an AI Scientist at Verso Vision, where he teaches machines to see and understand the world through computer vision and deep learning. With a background that bridges both academia and industry, he is passionate about making AI practical, explainable, and impactful. Sinan has led multidisciplinary projects and enjoys sharing his work through talks that translate complex technologies into ideas everyone can connect with. When he’s not decoding data, you’ll likely find him on the tennis court, perfecting his best Djokovic impression.
Olli-Matti KorhonenFounder, Legal Counsel, Lakitoimisto Takaisinperintä
Olli-Matti Korhonen is the Founder and Legal Counsel at Lakitoimisto Takaisinperintä, with a Master of Laws from the University of Helsinki and credentials from the bench. With over 30 years of experience in creative problem solving, Olli-Matti specializes in legal oddities—tackling unconventional and complex challenges with precision and ingenuity. He combines his legal expertise with a practical business mindset, earned through what he calls the “University of Trial and Error.” His approach is grounded in the belief that no problem is too big to solve and no issue too small to learn from.
Moderator / Joey BayerHead of International Community, Epicenter Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki
Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.
From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving and setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.
Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.
Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.
