World Fintech Festival in Finland

After an extensive career in Finnish national politics Mr. Jan Vapaavuori became the first Mayor of Helsinki in June 2017 after winning the election with a record number of support. As his first task he set forth a city strategy, laying ground for an ambitious four-year agenda. The strategy champions Helsinki as the “most functional city in the world” with a special focus on sustainable growth, digitalization, global problem solving, creativity and the best possible conditions for happy everyday city life. The strategy also defined Helsinki as a test-bed for start-ups and smart city development projects resulting in an increased global relevance for the city.

From 2012 to 2015 Mr. Vapaavuori served as the Minister of Economic Affairs, responsible for international trade and innovation. In 2007 – 2011 he was the Minister of Housing. Since 2015 he worked as Vice President of the European Investment Bank. As Minister of Economic Affairs, he negotiated the Meyer Turku shipyard sale that played a key role in renewing the Finnish maritime industry. As the Minister of Housing Mr. Vapaavuori created a program that resulted in a decrease of long-term homelessness by fifty percent – a model that has since gained international recognition.

From 2003 to 2015 Mr. Vapaavuori was a Member of Parliament. During his term as MP, he served among other things as chair of the party’s parliamentary group. In addition to his career in national politics, Mr. Vapaavuori has a long-standing career with the City of Helsinki as Member of the Helsinki City Council and as the chairman of the City Board.

Mr. Vapaavuori serves at the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council, as Chair of The Finnish National Opera’s Board of Governors and chairs his family foundation that supports contemporary dance and visual arts. He graduated as Master of Laws from the University of Helsinki and holds an Honorary Doctoral Degree form Hanken School of Economics.

Mikko Hypponen is a global security expert. He has worked at F-Secure since 1991.

Mr. Hypponen has written on his research for the New York Times, Wired and Scientific American and he appears frequently on international TV. He has lectured at the universities of Stanford, Oxford and Cambridge.

He was selected among the 50 most important people on the web by the PC World magazine and was included in the FP Global 100 Thinkers list.

Mr. Hypponen sits in the advisory boards of t2 and Social Safeguard.

Ilona Kivimäki is a Business Development Director of Sustainability Services at Enfuce. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering and a Master’s degree in Industrial engineering and management.

Previously Ilona has been working in project management, product development & marketing positions in early-stage tech companies. With her polished innovation and product management skills, Ilona has been leading the development of My Carbon Action – a carbon footprint measurement tool by Enfuce – since its conception to a successful launch and go-to-market.