People Experience Conference Helsinki

People Experience Conference Helsinki

10 April 2026

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About the Event

People Experience Conference Helsinki

For the first time ever, the People Experience Conference comes to Helsinki, bringing together senior HR and business leaders to explore how leadership, technology, and culture are evolving in the era of AI and transformation.

As organizations face rapid change, the ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and innovation has never mattered more. This one-day event will feature inspiring keynotes and practical case studies from leading companies across Finland and beyond, revealing how top employers are:

One Day to Redefine Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Work!

Join HR leaders from Wolt, Siemens Energy, Enento Group, DSV, Konecranes, Maersk, Nokia, and Agnico Eagle Finland for a full day of insights, networking, and ideas that will help shape the next chapter of people and performance.

• Redesigning leadership development for a new generation of work
• Building cultures rooted in trust, adaptability, and emotional intelligence
• Embedding AI and data-driven insights into HR and learning strategies
• Creating employee experiences that drive performance and sustainable growth

Facts & Figures

Speakers

Mark Hayton

Focus Tiger

Nicholas Pearce

Nokia

Mai-Britt Søndberg

Siemens Energy

Ilkka Lagerström

Konecranes

Pieter‑Anthony De Haes

A.P. Moller – Maersk

Torben Pedersen

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

Sari-Ek Petroff

Enento Group

Sara Milesson

Veralto

Katja Knaapila

Agnico Eagle Finland

Tanja Kanerva

Skanska

Marjo Kuosmanen

Metso

France Bobet

WOLT

Neele de Vries

Mozaik

Ken Dooley

Aalto University

Agenda

09.00

Registration & Morning Coffee Networking Kick off the day with a relaxed networking hour, giving attendees the chance to connect, grab coffee and settle in.

09.30

Principles-Based Leadership at Wolt

-Building Leadership Development with simple and actionable principles
-How we made sure it relates to all leadership levels and business areas from shift leads in stores to senior executives
-The common mistakes we try to avoid when training leaders
 

France Bobet, Global Learning Experience & Culture Lead, Wolt

09.50

Leadership and Culture Transformation

How can organizations sustain resilience and adaptability through leadership and culture?
 

Mai-Britt Søndberg, Head of HR Europe, Siemens Energy

10.10

Empowering the Global Workforce Through Evidence-Led, AI-Infused Learning Strategies

Learn how data and AI can revolutionize learning programs and enable smarter, scalable talent development.
 

Pieter-Anthony De Haes, Director & Global Head of Commercial Academy, A.P. Moller – Maersk

10.30

Values-Driven Performance Culture: Leading Transformation with Emotional Agency

Explore how values-based leadership and emotional intelligence drive lasting organizational transformation.
 

Sari Ek-Petroff, CHRO, Enento Group

10.50

The Good, the Bad, and the Strategic: Metso’s Reality Check

Join us for an unvarnished look at Metso’s aftermarket strategic capability journey. From unexpected wins to lessons learned the hard way, this session reveals what happens when theory meets reality. Discover the insights that shaped our approach—and what we’d do differently next time.
 

Marjo Kuosmanen, Vice President, HR Services Business Area, Metso

11:10

AI-based Video Production in HR – Rethinking How Videos Are Created

Neele de Vries, Co-Founder, Mozaik

11.20

Panel Conversation bringing together the morning keynotes to discuss cross-cutting issues from the morning sessions: leadership, generational workforces, AI & skills, and culture transformation.

Tanja Kanerva, Talent Acquisition Partner, Skanska
France Bobet, Global Learning Experience & Culture Lead, Wolt
Mai-Britt Søndberg, Head of HR Europe, Siemens Energy
Sara Milleson, VP HR, Veralto
Sari Ek-Petroff, CHRO, Enento Group Marjo Kuosmanen, VP, HR Services BA, Metso
Neele de Vries, Co-Founder, Mozaik

12.00

Lunch & Networking for Speakers and Delegates

13.00

Talent Spotting: How To Ensure Diversity & Finding Hidden Treasures

Torben Pedersen, Interim Manager, DSV Global Transport & Logistics

13.20

Workforce Strategy & Future Skills

-Building a purpose-driven, inclusive, and future-ready organization: shaping a culture where people feel valued, supported, and aligned to a shared mission.
-Emphasizing diversity, continuous learning, and regional development to strengthen adaptability, innovation, and long-term business resilience.
-Designing meaningful work and career pathways: creating an environment where employees feel their contributions matter and are connected to a larger purpose.

Katja Knaapila, Employment Manager, Agnico Eagle Finland

13.40

Next Level Leadership in an Era of Disruption

Psychological Safety as Strategy: How vulnerability and openness accelerate innovation and trust
 

Sara Milesson, VP HR, Veralto

14.00

Panel Conversation bringing together the early afternoon keynotes to discuss on talent & culture in fast-moving sectors: leveraging data, enabling experience, and driving values.

14.30

Networking and Refreshment Break

15:00

You know your headcount, but what’s your brain count?

Modern working life is filled with distractions and diversions, and they are making us less productive and more stressed than ever. In this session Mark walks through how best to lead brains and will walk through an exercise or two that deal with stress, energy and how to Focus, like a Tiger.

Mark Hayton, Head of Learning and Development, Focus Tiger

15.20

Transforming Talent Acquisition with Service Design, LEAN Principles & Technology

-Using Service Design to better understand candidate and manager expectations

-Identifying process and technology gaps to accelerate transformation

-Real-world outcomes from a global technology organization
 

Ilkka Lagerström, Vice President, People Operations & Talent Acquisition, Konecranes

15.40

Keeping the Human element of Human Resources in an AI age

How to leverage AI from analysis to agents, while remaining people centric
 

Nicholas Pearce, Performance Excellence Manager, Nokia

16:10

Structured Serendipity: Office days at the organizational level

Ken Dooley, Professor, Aalto University

16.30

Final Panel Conversation bringing together the afternoon keynotes reflecting on the themes of the conference AI, people, culture, talent, transformation and closing with key takeaways for HR leaders.

17.00

End of Conference

Partners

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Venue

Hilton Helsinki Strand, Helsinki, Finland

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Address: John Stenbergin ranta 4, 00530 Helsinki, Finland

Phone: +358 300 308488

 

Stay on the scenic waterfront at the Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel.  

Our environmental friendly hotel has proudly carried the Nordic Swan Ecolabel sign for many years as proof of the actions carried out for responsible tourism.

Conveniently located half a mile from the city’s shops and businesses and 30 minutes from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, this Helsinki hotel provides the perfect base for discovering Helsinki’s popular attractions.

Relax at the Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel’s heated indoor pool, set within the tranquil top floor sauna complex. Swim a few early morning laps or bring the children for an afternoon dip. Enjoy a morning or evening sauna session.

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