An Inspiring Week of Innovation & Executive Learning: EMBA UZH in Helsinki 2025!
Samira Ghanadyan shared:
“Helsinki gave me exactly what I hoped for: fresh ideas, new perspectives, and a spark of energy I didn’t know I needed. The week was incredibly well-organized and filled with moments that pushed my thinking forward. I’m returning with renewed focus and real momentum.”
Across five intensive days, participants engaged with leading experts, pioneering companies, and world-class institutions shaping the future of technology and business.
🎓 Day 1: Sustainable Innovation at Hanken
We opened at Hanken School of Economics with Christina Dahlblom, followed by a high-impact Sustainable Innovation Workshop with Orren Shalit. Participants then explored Helsinki’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with Markus Wartiovaara and concluded with a VIP visit to Wärtsilä and a reception hosted by the Swiss Embassy.
💡 Day 2: AI, Digital Transformation & Quantum Futures
Rihards Garančs led an immersive session on AI and Digital Transformation. In the afternoon, VTT Technical Research Centre introduced the cohort to Finland’s advances in quantum computing and emerging technologies.
🌐 Day 3: Geostrategy & Corporate Resilience
Experts Mikael Wigell and Christian Fjäder provided insights into shifting geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics. Scenario work helped participants translate uncertainty into actionable strategic perspectives.
🚀 Day 4: Immersed in Slush
The cohort spent the day at Slush — Europe’s premier startup and tech event — curating their own learning journeys through founder talks, panels, and innovation showcases, closing with the Slush 100 announcement and pitches from our very own Greta Preatoni.
📚 Day 5: Market Shaping & Final Reflections
At Innovation Home, Suvi Nenonen led an engaging Market Shaping session. The week concluded with certificates and a networking lunch with the Hanken EMBA26 group and Rector Ingmar Björkman.
✨ A Week to Remember
The study trip combined academic excellence, strategic insight, and the vibrant energy of Helsinki’s innovation ecosystem.
As Caroline Seidel reflected:
“Our executive study trip to Finland was an insightful and energizing experience, clarifying Europe’s global economic position. The high-caliber sessions, a visit to SLUSH, and our Embassy meeting provided a fantastic blend of innovation and high-level perspective. Even the cold weather couldn’t dampen the forward-thinking spirit. A truly eye-opening trip.”