Helsinki truly rolls out the red carpet for meetings, conferences and conventions. Boasting unparalleled professionalism and hospitality, the city holds an average of 300-400 international association meetings annually, which are attended by more than 40,000 delegates. On top of that, the city also hosts numerous national conferences, events and theme days each year.

The University of Helsinki is listed among the world’s top 100 universities. Three out of four Finns speak English, and almost half of all Finns speak two other languages in addition to Finnish. Finland is also the most literate country in the world, and our teachers are some of the world’s best.

Helsinki is Finland’s largest port. The centre of Finnish economic and business activity, it’s home to approximately 48,000 companies. Many regional headquarters of both Finnish and international corporations are also located within Helsinki city limits.

Looking ahead, Helsinki aims to become the most functional city in the world and is committed to offering each and every resident a more sustainable lifestyle. Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2035. Check out Helsinki Partners' Sustainable Meetings Guidelines for information on how to make more sustainable choices when organising conferences and meetings in this vibrant, socially-conscious city.