Europe Forum 2026 – Speakers

The 2026 Europe Forum will feature a wide range of Finnish and international experts, decision-makers, and influencers as speakers.

The list of speakers will be updated throughout the spring as new speakers are confirmed for the program.

Petteri Orpo

Prime Minister of Finland

Henna Virkkunen

Executive Vice-President
European Commission

Li Andersson

Member of the European Parliament
(The Left, Left)

Maria Ohisalo

Member of the European Parliament
(Greens/EFA, The Greens)

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Member of the European Parliament
(EPP, NCP)

Ville Niinistö

Member of the European Parliament
(Greens/EFA, The Greens)

Aura Salla

Member of the European Parliament
(EPP, NCP)

Kirsti Haimila

Ministerial Adviser
Ministry of Defence

Päivi Mattila

Chief Advisor
Turku University of Applied Sciences

Harri Mikkola

Programme Director
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)

Mirva Levomäki

Managing Director
Turun seudun puhdistamo Oy

Jarkko Eloranta

President of the Central Organisation of
Finnish Trade Unions – SAK

Maria Löfgren

President of Akava

Markku Jokisipilä

Professor & Director
University of Turku

Minna Arve

CEO
Business Turku

Hiski Haukkala

Director
Finnish Institute of International Affairs

Katariina Mustasilta

Senior Research Fellow
Finnish Institute of International Affairs

Alma Jokinen

EU Youth Delegate
The Finnish National Youth Council and Youth Sector (FYCS)

Jenni Halonen

Environmental Expert
Nuorten ilmasto- ja energiavisio 2040

Reijo Kemppinen

Former Director-General at the European Council

Laura Kestilä

Lead researcher, Adj. Prof.
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Minttu Tikka

Research Manager
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)

Tuomas Välimäki

Member of the Board
Bank of Finland

Panu Routila

President and CEO
Doctor of Business Administration
Patria

Kari Renko

Executive Vice President, Strategic Programs
Master of Science (Eng.), Major General (Eng. Ret.)
Patria