New in Helsinki: Embracing Finnish winter
Description
Embracing Finnish winter is the last event in the New in Helsinki series in 2024. Join the event to get ready for the winter upon us!
During the event, you will:
- Get insider tips for what to do in Helsinki during winter time
- Learn how to take care of yourself mentally and physically during the winter months
- Learn how to truly embrace the Finnish winter
- Ask any questions you may have about winter in Helsinki
- Create your own memorable crafts to take back home with you
Most importantly, join the event for a good time, meet new people and discover new ways of enjoying winter in Helsinki!
Join us on Tuesday 10 December at 16.30–19.30 in-person at Epicenter Helsinki or online.
Programme
16:30–16:40
Welcome words by Kamilla Sultanova (DEI consultant, event host and podcast host Suomi+)
16:40–18:00
Speaker sessions
18:00-18:20
Q&A with all the speakers
18:20-18:30
Closing remarks
18:30–19:30
Craft workshops open (in-person attendees)
18:30–19:30
Wintery snacks and drinks served (in-person attendees)
Meet our speakers
Heidi Johansson
Heidi Johansson works as PR Manager at Helsinki Partners, a city marketing, investment, and talent attraction company owned by the City of Helsinki. Born in Vaasa on the west coast of Finland, she has made Helsinki her home for the past two decades. Heidi studied Literature at the University of Helsinki, with a minor in Intercultural Encounters.
As a certified Helsinki guide, she works daily to narrate the city to international journalists, influencers, and delegations visiting Helsinki. Feel free to speak with this cosmopolitan Helsinkian in Finnish, Swedish, English, French, or Spanish – she would love to meet you!
Johanna Hattingh
Johanna Hattingh is an accredited life coach and qualified adult learning facilitator. People have always been at the centre of her lifelong career. Johanna has had the privilege of working internationally across three continents. Passionate about teaching and coaching, she enjoyed the challenges and fulfillment of being a Cultural and Development Advisor in a large corporation.
She arrived in Finland at the end of 2021, and learning Finnish with her husband has proven to be great fun. They have three children, living in New Zealand, the UK, and South Africa.
Kamilla Sultanova
Kamilla Sultanova is an award-winning keynote speaker, DEI expert, and multilingual event host who has been based in Helsinki for 10 years. She is known for her energetic and engaging presence, as well as her cross-sector collaborations focused on diverse recruitment and representation, which contribute to enabling a global future for Finland. With a background in container sales within the maritime industry, Kamilla has also lived and worked in Denmark and is originally from Uzbekistan.
Kingsley Ify
Kingsley Ify, former co-founder of Springboard, is a recognised expert in Nordic-African business relations, helping shape strategies and foster partnerships. As the founder and CEO of Elitezone, he empowers leaders and teams to prioritise mental and physical health, treating them like high-performance athletes to enhance resilience and prevent lifestyle diseases.
A former athlete and inspirational speaker, he shares insights on overcoming limitations, wellness, and mental resilience, inspiring diverse audiences to unlock their potential. Beyond his work, he is a devoted husband and father.
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New in Helsinki events are free of charge. Register now to attend the event online or in-person!
