KICK OFF 2026

KICK OFF 2026

Big bets. Bold actions. Shared ambition.

BIG GOES BOLD

Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11am - 5 pm
Clarion Hotel Airport, Taivastie 3, 01530 Vantaa, Finland

When ambition meets courage, growth becomes transformation. BIG GOES BOLD is a gathering for leaders who are ready to challenge convention, take decisive leaps, and drive change that truly matters.

In this high-energy event, bold thinkers and growth makers share how they’ve turned big visions into realities. Expect thought-provoking talks, honest stories, and connections that ignite your next leap forward.

Welcome to engage in discussions you don’t experience anywhere else!

PROGRAM

11-12 Pre-event by Varma

Panel discussion | Courage to Act

Risto Murto, Varma
Timo Ahopelto, Lifeline Ventures
Päivi Leiwo, Oilon

12-13 Lunch

13.00 Big Goes Bold 2026

Heli Hytönen, The Growth Collective

13.15 Keynote | The Drive for Growth

Jere Räisänen, Elcoline Group

13.30 Fireside chat | Heritage and Hustle Building a Scalable Future

Teresa Kemppi-Vasama, Kemppi Group
Antti Kemppi, Kemppi Group
Jere Räisänen, Elcoline Group

14.15 Reverse Pitching | Our Partners Powering Your Growth

14.30 Break | Meet Your Sparring Team

15.15 Value Awards of the Growth Collective

15.30 Explore | Rebundle and Win

Colin Brown, Sparkmind Capital

15.45 Build | Foundations for Growth

Matti Manner, Prohoc

16.00 Scale | Transforming in a Melting Market

Henri Nordström, Jobilla

16.15 Closing remarks

Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland

This is a Growth Collective members only event.

Kick Off 2026

This is a Growth Collective members only event.
Use the form below to register for the event no later than January 18, 2026. If you are unable to attend, please let us know this as well, to avoid getting any event-related communications.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

kumppanimme