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Let us connect you to Finland’s best destinations, venues and service providers. We can help you make your next event a success.

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Congress calendar

Planning a conference, meeting or corporate event in Finland? Here are some major upcoming events to be aware of.

Venues

Find the perfect venue for your next meeting or event with Finland Convention Bureau's list of top venues.

Incentives

Looking to organise an incentive trip? Check out this page for a list of activities and sample itineraries.

Why Finland?

The world’s happiest nation is the perfect destination for business events. Read more about Finland’s unique attributes and discover why this Nordic country is worth a visit.

Latest news and inspiration

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From current events to congress inspiration, here is what’s happening in Finland.

Top business event destinations

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Helsinki

Helsinki is Finland’s capital and one of Europe's fastest growing cities. Explore the region and its efforts to become the world’s most functional city.

Espoo

Learn why Espoo, Finland’s second largest city and the home of Aalto University, is an ideal place to host your meeting or conference.

Joensuu

Discover Joensuu, the lively capital of Lakeland’s North Karelia region and a centre of Finnish trade, culture, education and technology.

Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä, a city in central Finland, is known for its achievements in science and technology and promotes itself as the Human Technology City.

Kajaani

Explore Kajaani’s many attractions and stunning natural beauty and find out why events there are on the rise.

Kemi

Discover the Sea Lapland area and learn why the Kemi Culture Centre is an iconic congress destination.

Kuopio

Discover Kuopio, a centre of industry and the capital of Lakeland, which also hosts a wide variety of cultural events.

Lahti

Set by beautiful Lake Vesijärvi, Lahti was 2021’s European Green Capital. View its many attractions and plan your meeting or conference in Finnish Lakeland.

Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta, in southeastern Finland, is a centre of tourism and higher education that's renowned for its natural beauty.

Levi

Levi, a micro-city 180 miles north of the Arctic Circle, has plenty of things to do and is Finland's most popular ski location.

Mariehamn

Read about Mariehamn and the Åland Islands, an archipelago in the middle of the Baltic Sea that's easily accessible via boat or plane.

Oulu

Learn about Oulu, the fastest growing city in Arctic Europe, and discover why it hosts more than 700 events per year.

Pyhä-Luosto

Read about Pyhä-Luosto National Park and the nearby amethyst mine and find out why this area of Finnish Lapland is a unique spot for meetings.

Rovaniemi

Explore Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, and unique venues including Arktikum, Korundi, and the Alvar Aalto-designed Lappia Hall.

Ruka-Kuusamo

From the Northern Lights to reindeer farms, Ruka-Kuusamo offers plenty of exciting activities. Learn more and plan your event in Finnish Lapland.

Saariselkä-Inari

Plan your meeting or conference in Saariselkä, the northernmost holiday resort in the world, and enjoy Lapland’s many unique activities.

Seinäjoki

Read about Seinäjoki, one of Finland’s fastest growing urban centres, and explore its long history of event and conference hosting.

Tampere

Discover research- and innovation-focused Tampere and plan your meeting in the city known as “Northern Europe’s best kept secret.”

Turku

Turku is Finland’s oldest city and former capital. Learn more about its long history as a technology and education hub.

Vaasa

Read about Vaasa, Finland’s sunniest city, and find out why it’s international flair makes it a great place for congresses and events.

Ylläs

Explore the villages of Ylläs in Lapland, located north of the Arctic Circle, and the natural beauty of its seven fells.

Marjaana Tasala

Our goal: the world’s most sustainable destination

Explore Visit Finland’s Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme, which aims to help the travel and meetings industry adopt more sustainable practices.

Useful resources

Have questions? Need inspiration? Check out these helpful guides and practical tips as you plan your event in Finland.

Service providers

View this list of local business event service providers.

Contact us

Have questions? Get in touch with our team.

Arriving and getting around

View practical information about travelling to and within Finland by bus, train, boat, car and more.

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Snow activities and venues with outdoor experiences

Encounter the true winter wonderland and experience the invigorating snow activities, organise your next event on a private island and have a sneak peek to some of the coolest new hotel concepts.

Special venues and Congress heroes

Explore some special venues that stand out from the crowd, discover inspiring success stories and read about a new brand in Finland’s hotel scene.

Unique nature experiences and exciting urban adventures

Explore unforgettable nature experiences and visit a brand new premium lodge in Lapland

Congress champions in the land of the midnight sun

Inspiring stories from the land of the midnight sun: Turku wins bid for ISCRE28, Tampere has a new Congress Ambassador, Helsinki hosts a successful ECTS Congress and Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki reopens after a renovation.

Water fun and meet us in person

Did you know that Finland’s archipelago is the largest in the world? Discover where to meet us, the latest news around water fun, UNESCO Global Geopark, and more.

Success stories from the happiest country in the world

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world by the UN World Happiness Report five times in a row. Discover inspiring success stories and read about the reopening of one of the most legendary hotels in Finland.