Pekka Ketola
innovator

Pekka is an explorer, innovation entrepreneur, inspirer and user-centric business developer with almost 30 years of experience in international product development and business construction. Utilization of new phenomena, innovation, user-centric design of services and products and participatory methods are Pekka's core competencies.

Pekka Ketola challenges listeners to look at things from surprising perspectives and look for new ways to find the greatest business opportuneties.

Aura Salla
Public Policy Director, Head of EU Affairs, Meta

As Head of EU Affairs, Aura oversees Facebook's engagement on EU policies with the European Institutions and Member States.

Before joining Facebook, Aura worked in the EC as a Foreign Policy and Communications Adviser in the European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC), in-house think tank to President Jean-Claude Juncker.  Previously she served as a Member of Cabinet of Jyrki Katainen, European Commission Vice President responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness.

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Tessa Clarke
CEO, Founder, OLIO

Tessa Clarke is the founder and CEO of OLIO. OLIO is an app and marketplace that saves thousands on food every week. It connects neighbors and local businesses, so you don’t have to throw away extra food. The app is used to distribute products that are nearing the end of their expiration date or if you need to empty your home refrigerator before you leave.

Presentation is in english

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Juha Lehtikuja
Managing Director, Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy

Juha “Quide” Lehtikuja has been the managing director since the establishment of Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy since 1990. Long-term experience as a leader in one of our country’s most significant reuse operators has brought Quide a perspective and vision of the reuse position from marginal operations as one of the key factors in our extensive and necessary transition from a linear economy to a circular economy.

Arman Alizad
journalist, television presenter

Arman Alizad has traveled through many countries over the years, encountering multiple cultures and human destinies. The topics he covers in his television shows don’t leave anyone cold. Arman talks about what he has experienced and seen, highlighting the diversity, color, and imperfection of the world. From these experiences emerges understanding and gratitude, as well as appreciation for what is already in life and how everyone has the opportunity to influence the course of their own lives. He highlights turning points where one’s own choices and attitudes are of great importance for future development.