What will ensure Finland's success while its population decreases? Kipinä Future Forum offers new ideas on Finland's future.The keynote will be given by Professor Ian Goldin of the University of Oxford, with comments by Roope Uusitalo, Emilia Uljas and Mikko Myrskylä.
On 13 February 2025, the University of Helsinki will organise Kipinä Future Forum for the first time. This invitation-only event brings together policy-makers, business life, researchers and young future prospects. The theme of the forum is the role of human capital in the economic and skills policies of the future.
The event will also see the launch of the University of Helsinki's 30 under 30 list, highlighting promising young people from a range of fields.
Stream programme at 5.30 pm - 6.45 pm:
Keynote: Ian Goldin, The Future: Good, bad & ugly - and implications for Finland
Professor Ian Goldin (Martin School, University of Oxford) talks about the significance of education and research, or human capital, to our shared future. The keynote will be given in English.
Comment by Roope Uusitalo
Professor Roope Uusitalo considers skills and their development in the long term from the perspective of the economy.
Comment by Emilia Uljas
Emilia Uljas, an opinion leader included in the 30 under 30 list, talks about how skills and skilled young people drive Finland forward as a society.
Comment by Mikko Myrskylä
Professor of Social Data Science and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research Mikko Myrskylä discusses how education compensates for the effects of low birth rates.
Comment by Risto Murto
CEO and chair of the Room for Growth project's working group Risto Murto turns the gaze towards growth - what is the role of human capital in Finland's economy?
