Geopolitical tensions, economic security and intensifying global competition are reshaping the business landscape. Where will value be created, and where will capital flow? And how can Finland turn its strengths into investment and growth?
7.10.2026
C&S Leaders’ Lounge: Where will the next growth come from in an era of geoeconomic change?
On 30 September 2026, the third C&S Leaders’ Lounge brought together business leaders, owners, investors and experts to explore these questions under the theme “Geoeconomics – where will the next growth come from?”
The morning explored the new rules of geoeconomics, Europe’s security landscape and the implications for capital flows and business strategy. Central to the agenda were Finland’s competitive advantages on the international stage and what it takes to turn promising opportunities into investment and businesses that can grow internationally. The role of active ownership and the potential of Nordic cooperation also ran through the morning’s themes.
The speaker line-up included Mikael Wigell, Jyrki Katainen, Henrik Husman, Ville Poukka, Joakim Paasikivi, Risto Murto, Johanna Lamminen and Joakim Frimodig. Our Managing Partner Jarno Tanhuanpää opened the event, and Christina Dahlblom expertly guided the discussions throughout the morning.
For business leaders and owners, these questions have practical consequences. How should a changing business landscape inform investment decisions? Where are new opportunities emerging, and what will it take to seize them? Leaders’ Lounge offered a forum to examine these questions from industry and capital market perspectives, and to exchange ideas with fellow decision-makers.
Thank you to all our speakers and guests for an insightful and inspiring morning!
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