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Women in Tech Forum 2026

The biggest day for
women in tech
in Finland

One full day where Finland's tech community gets to look at where technology is taking us and who gets to shape it. Free for our Community members.

Not a member yet? Join free — your ticket is covered.

22 October 2026 10:00 – 16:00 Wanha Satama, Helsinki
1000+
Attendees
20+
Speakers
15+
Partners
1 day
Full programme

Everything you need to know before the big day

The WiT Forum is Finland's biggest annual gathering of tech professionals, company representatives, and people figuring out where they want to go in the industry.

This edition covers what the community asked for. Every career stage is welcome, from early-career to the executive level, with an emphasis on women.

Theme

Tech Horizons: Impacting our Future

Technology is reshaping work, leadership and society at speed. But where is tech actually taking us, and what does it mean for the people building, using and leading it? One full day where the Finnish tech community gathers to explore what's on the horizon.

Meet our speakers

More names are being confirmed. Follow Women in Tech Finland on LinkedIn and Instagram to be the first to know.

A day worth
taking off work for

01

Keynotes that stay with you

Speakers with something actual to say about where technology is going. Not inspiration, but the kind of talk you're still thinking about two weeks later.

02

Honest conversations

Panels and workshops where people talk about work as it actually is. The uncomfortable questions get airtime here.

03

Your new favourite people

1000+ people from across Finnish tech in one place. Bring questions. The hallway conversations are half the point.

Forum 2026 brings together tech professionals, leaders, and emerging talent to look at what's on the horizon: AI, cybersecurity, sustainability tech, data sovereignty, and the future of work and leadership.

Through keynotes, panels, focus sessions, and conversation, we'll explore the opportunities and challenges ahead, creating space for knowledge sharing, honest exchange, and new connections across the community.

The morning looks at where tech is heading. The afternoon zooms in on what it means for our work, careers, and how we lead.
09:3030 min
Arrival
Doors open
Coffee & registration
10:00 – 10:4545 min
Morning session · Choose one
Morning Deep Dives & Networking
Deep dive
Inclusive AI & Design — Case: Flow Festival
How can we ensure AI serves as many people as possible fairly and inclusively? And how do we design digital and physical experiences that are accessible and usable for everyone? In this session, we'll explore the principles of inclusive AI and human-centred design through a practical case example from Flow Festival. Learn how inclusivity is being considered across both digital services and the on-site festival experience, and join us in shaping future ideas.
Facilitated by Petra Tarkkala, Head of Design, Tieto Tech Consulting, and Vilja Grotenfelt, Sales and Marketing Director, Flow Festival.
Hosted by Tieto
Deep dive
Challenging assumptions, expanding horizons
What assumptions are shaping the future of tech? And who gets to challenge them? In this collaborative workshop, we'll explore the questions our industry should discuss more honestly, challenge familiar ways of thinking, and uncover opportunities for meaningful change together. Together, we'll create space for courageous conversations, fresh perspectives and new possibilities for the future.
Facilitated by Eeva Andrejeff and Sanna Tallberg.
Hosted by Knowit
Visit our partners at their booths at the experience area.
Tieto Knowit
11:00 – 12:3090 min
Stage
What's on the Horizon
  • Opening words — Anne Stenros, Founder, Women in Tech Finland
  • Keynote — Marianna Saarinen, Country Lead, AWS Finland
  • Keynote — Shay Strong, VP of Analytics, ICEYE
  • Panel: Technology, Innovation & Impact
    • From AI and sustainability to societal impact — how emerging technologies are shaping industries and everyday life
    • Panellists: Jarmo Sareva, Ambassador, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and Mona Dash, Head of Sales, EMEA, AI and Automation, Infosys
AWS
12:30 – 13:4575 min
Break
Lunch, Booths & Networking
The hallway conversations are half the point — grab lunch, visit partner booths, and connect with the room.
13:45 – 15:1085 min
Stage
Where We Go From Here
  • Keynote — Neeta Nagar, Senior Managing Director, Accenture
  • Keynote — Satu Kiiskinen, CEO, Vivicta
  • Panel: Future of Work, Careers & Leadership
    • Practical insights on navigating change, building careers, and leading in complex environments
    • Moderated by Joey Bayer, Head of International Community, Epicenter; panellists Elina Ojala, COO, Knowit, and Mari Laukkanen, Principal Director, Accenture
Accenture Vivicta
15:15 – 16:0045 min
Last session
Afternoon Deep Dive & Networking
Deep dive
Your Rights, Your Money
What is the basis of your working rights in Finland? What does the latest research tell us about the gender pay gap? How do you know what you can ask for in job negotiations? Come to this session run by the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland, TEK, to discuss the background for achieving equal pay and fair working conditions. This interactive session will feature a research presentation and a Q&A with TEK's experts.
Facilitated by Susanna Bairoh (D.Sc. Econ.) and Owain Hopeaketo (M.Sc. Tech).
Hosted by TEK
Deep dive
Learn to vibe code in 45 minutes
Turn your idea into a working digital solution using today's AI coding tools. This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop is especially suited for people on the non-coding side of tech who want to explore how AI can help bring ideas to life. You'll experiment with AI-assisted coding, explore practical tools, and build your own prototype during the session. No previous coding experience is required. Bring your laptop and an idea you'd like to work on — we'll get straight into building!
Facilitated by Viivi Marttinen.
Hosted by Femcode Collective
Open networking & coffee.
Gold partner open sessions (experience area).
TEK Femcode
16:00 — Day ends

Who makes it happen

Community partners

Answers, ahead of time

Why does my ticket need approval?

Registrations are reviewed manually before confirmation. We do this to keep a balanced room across career stages and to verify WiT community membership for free tickets. Places are allocated first-come, first-served within each category, so it's worth registering early. You'll get an email once your spot is confirmed.

What's the waitlist policy?

When a category fills up, you will automatically join the waitlist. Spots open up when someone cancels, and we assign them by random draw from everyone on the waitlist — not by who joined first. So it's always worth adding your name, even later on: your chances don't depend on being early in the queue.

How much are tickets?

The Forum is free for WiT community members. Members receive an email with a code to redeem for a free ticket. Non-member tickets are €49 with lunch or €39 without.

Not a member yet? Join for free at womenintech.fi.

How do I cancel my ticket?

If you cannot attend, please cancel as soon as possible or by October 3, 2026 at the latest to avoid food waste and allow someone else to take your place.

On Lu.ma you can cancel in two ways:

  • Open your confirmation email, click on "Event Page" button, then click "No longer able to attend? Notify the host by canceling your registration" and click confirm.
  • Or go straight to the event page, click "No longer able to attend? Notify the host by canceling your registration" and confirm.
I joined the community after I already bought my ticket, what do I do?

Members attend free, so let us know here if you'd like your ticket price refunded and still keep your place at the Forum. Let us know by 3 October.

Tickets are personal and can't be transferred or resold. If you can't come, please cancel so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist.

If we cancel or move the event, you get the full ticket price back.

Who are the confirmed speakers and partners?

See the full lineup in the Speakers and Partners sections above. Both are updated as new names are confirmed.

Sign up to become a community member and get free access to the Forum and all our events. You'll receive our newsletter with the latest announcements and be the first to be notified by email when Forum tickets go live. You can also follow Women in Tech Finland on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Who is the Forum for?

Every career stage in tech, from first-year students to senior executives, with an emphasis on women. If you work in tech or are curious about working in tech, you belong in this room.

Is there a dress code?

No dress code. Wear something you feel confident and comfortable in.

Is the Forum live-streamed?

Yes. The stage programme is live-streamed so the community can tune in from anywhere.

Where can I find the full event terms?

See our Event Terms for the full details on cancellations, refunds, tickets, photography and our safer space guidelines.

Tech belongs
to us all

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