Finland – your next congress destination

Finland – your next congress destination

Credits: Julia Kivelä

Why choose Finland as your next congress destination?

Our extensive event expertise, many accomplishments in innovation, and a wide selection of top-notch event venues make Finland an ideal destination for your next business event.

Credits: Julia Kivelä

Quick facts about Finland as a business event destination

Finland is one of the most popular congress destinations in the world (and the happiest, too!)
Finland is the 15th most popular congress destination in the world according to UIA (Union of International Associations). Finland is also the world’s happiest country, ranked by the UN for five years in a row in 2022. Happiness is literally in our infrastructure; our society works for us and our visitors every day of the year.

Easily reachable and sustainable
With several international airports and harbours Finland is easily accessible by air and sea. We are also a world leader in sustainability it being one of the key factors in our national tourism strategy.

Variety of venues from log cabins to modern conference centres to choose from
Finland offers high-quality venues of various sizes; everything from a conference centre for 10,000 to intimate log cabins for 20. In total, we have 10 venues that can accommodate audiences of 1,000 to 10,000 persons and our largest fixed meeting room has 4,400 seats. All venues are equipped with the latest technology, and many are housed within or near top research and innovation organisations.

Five reasons to organize a congress in Helsinki

Something new, different, and unexpected – yet sustainable and reliable. Helsinki is the leading congress city in Finland and has first-class congress facilities for up to 15.000 participants and variety of hotels. All major venues are situated within 3 kilometres, making it easy for visitors to enjoy the social programme along with everything the city has to offer. Helsinki cherishes its open, participatory culture that is a source for its innovative and creative atmosphere.

You can get here easily from anywhere

Helsinki is easy to reach from everywhere in the world. In the city everything is at your convenience by foot, tram, ferry, bus and metro.

Sustainable and unique venues welcome you

You can reach most of major venues by foot and take the opportunity to breathe in the nature along your way. All our venues have strong commitment to sustainability.

Helsinki ecosystem up for grabs

Helsinki offers a unique ecosystem and expertise, especially in the fields of health, ICT and Smart & Clean technologies. We can help you find to the best players in the city.

We have an excellent track record

The list of international associations who have chosen Helsinki is long and impressive. Our aim is to create solutions for the global events industry of the future.

Feel good and fair play hotels await you

The Helsinki area boasts around 19,500 rooms. Most of the hotels in Helsinki have been granted an eco-certificate. Social responsibility and fair employment also have important role.

Watch video of EAS Congress

See how the virtual EAS Congress was organized in Helsinki in 2021.

Five reasons to organize a congress in Tampere

This hidden gem of central Finland, the city of Tampere, is the most popular city for Finns to study, live and work. It’s the fastest growing city in Finland and the home of one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland, Tampere University. Tampere is known for its innovative networks and bold decision making. At the same time, Tampere has all the pros of a big city and the convenience of a small city.

Multidisciplinary top university

Multidisciplinary research across the boundaries of fields is in the very core of the Tampere University. Meet the Congress Ambassadors!

Compact and walkable city center

Walkable city centre and short distances make your congress stay easy and effortless. The whole city center is in a radius of 2 kilometres.

Convenient services and trustworthy partners

Trust is a big value for us Finns and when partnering with us in Tampere, you’ll really notice it! We do what we promise.

Unique networks of science and business

Tampere has strong networks of science and business within the city. The home of Nokia is still blooming with new innovations.

World-class venues

A wide variety of different kinds of venues are located within a short walking distance from hotels and services in the city centre.

Watch video of Computing in Cardiology Congress

See how the Computing in Cardiology Congress was organized in Tampere in 2022.

Venues in Helsinki

In the Helsinki region, you can find a variety of venues from small conference rooms to exhibition halls, all easily within reach of public transportation.

Venues in Tampere

Tampere is where rustic industrial history meets modern design making it an interesting and versatile location for business events.

Contact us for more information

Finland is home to some of the world’s brightest minds from across the globe. We have the brainpower and expertise to not only handle event logistics, but also create the content and substance behind them.

Would you like to know more about Finland as a congress destination? Don't hesitate to contact our team.