23.10.2011
Finland Software Day 2011

Finland Software Day 2011 is the premier SW/ICT event in Finland. Goal of the event is to spark discussion on the key role of software business and growth entrepreneurship in Finland's future, by bringing together an audience of CEOs and decision makers of the Finnish ICT and SW field. Presentations and discussions are held by high-level ICT and business experts and leaders.

The event is a joint effort by major actors in the Finnish SW and growth entrepreneurship scene; Finnish Federation of Technology Industries, Tekes, Software Entrepreneurs' Association, with partners Finnish Information Processing Association, Microsoft Oy, and IBM Oy.

Event:     Finland Software Day 2011
Venue:   Marina Congress Center http://www.marinacongresscenter.com/
Date:      November 15th 2011
Time:     11:30-19:00
Host:      Juha-Pekka Raeste, journalist, Helsingin Sanomat

Agenda:      

11:30             Lunch and networking

12:30             First discussion: "Looking into 2020 - Where should we be?”

  • Daniel Shepherd, VP ICT, Frost & Sullivan: Megatrends: Changing the Face of Global Busines
  • Ulla Hiekkanen-Mäkelä, Executive Director, Tekes: Fostering businesses in 2020 – future roles of public and private support
  • Bertrand Dupuis, VP Ecosystems, Nokia: Suppliers and ecosystems – creating global value
  • For the panel discussion, Henrikki Tikkanen, Professor, Aalto University

14:30             Break

15:00             Second Discussion: "Creating the future – views from the frontline"

  • Johanna Ikäheimo, Chairman of Board, Lappset Group: Child’s play – global business
  • Matti Salo, President, Onboard-Napa Ltd: Creating successful global software business
  • Timo Ahopelto, Partner, Lifeline Ventures: Spotting the future successes
  • For the panel discussion: Tero Kaukomaa, director, Iron Sky / Blind Spot Pictures

17:00             Networking buffet

19:00             Event ends

 
Do not miss the key event of the year!
 
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