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6 May 2025

Driving Growth Through Innovation

Driving Growth Through Innovation

Join us for an insightful discussion on how innovation fuels organisational growth. The event concludes with networking and refreshments, giving you the chance to connect with industry peers and continue the conversation.

What does it take to grow and stand out in today’s competitive market? 

Join us for an engaging event on Tuesday 6 May 2025 at Hanken School of Economics, where we dive into the psychology of growth, brand positioning, and what it takes for Finnish businesses to expand internationally.

The event features a keynote by Erik Modig from Stockholm School of Economics, offering nine actionable strategies for innovation and brand impact. A panel of top executives from IKEA, Lidl, and Motonet will share insights from the Finnish Innovation Index, discussing how Finnish businesses can expand and thrive globally. 

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Agenda

17.30 Welcome words

Marc Hinnenberg, CEO Hanken & SSE

Opening

Ingmar Björkman, Rector Hanken School of Economics

Keynote: The Psychology of Growth: 9 Strategies for Innovation and Brand position

Erik Modig, Stockholm School of Economics

Industry discussion: How Finnish business can grow and internationalize, insights from the Finnish Innovation Index ranking

Kristina Heinonen, Professor in Marketing, Hanken School of Economics
Timo Hulmi, CEO IKEA Finland,
Conor Boyle, CEO Lidl Finland
Toni Stigzelius, CEO Broman group (Motonet)

19.00 Mingling & networking


Register via the link above by 30.4.



Speakers

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Erik Modig
Speaker, author and researcher
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Marc Hinnenberg
CEO, Hanken & SSE Executive Education
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Kristina Heinonen
Professor in Marketing, Hanken School of Economics

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