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SUMMARY:Koli Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Where ideas breathe. Where tourism’s future begins.\nStep into Mythical Finland—and beyond. The fourth edition of Koli Horizons takes place against the breathtaking backdrop of Finland’s Koli National Park\, now proudly presented under the banner of Mythical Finland—the tourism region that encompasses Koli\, Lieksa\, Juuka and Bomba.\nThis annual retreat is unlike any other. Tourism professionals\, investors\, and innovators gather here not in stiff suits and boardrooms\, but in the relaxed atmosphere of casual dress and open minds. The magic lies in what happens when formalities are set aside: conversations flow more naturally\, unexpected partnerships form\, and innovation takes root.\n \nWhat to expect:\n \nDay One – Investment Day\n08:30 Welcome Coffee – Networking at Nature Centre Ukko\n09:15 Opening Address\n09:30-12:00 Keynotes\n\n\nSetting the Scene: Finland’s Tourism Investment Outlook Kristiina Hietasaari\, Visit Finland\n\n\nThe Reality of Securing Tourism Investment in FinlandHannu Mäntyharju\, Former Deputy CEO\, Holiday Club Resorts Oy\n\nIntroducing the AssetStone Special Situations Fund & Market conditionsRichard Symonds\, CEOIftach Shochatovitch\, Senior Analyst\nThe Koli Diamonds PortfolioCarl Wideman\, Lieksan Kehitys – LieKe\n\n12:00 Networking Lunch\n13:00–16:00 Entrepreneurs’ Session – Project and company presentations from Finnish tourism developers\n14:00–17:00 Investment Clinic – One-to-one advisory meetings with investors and experts\n18:00 Koli Horizons Dinner – Joint evening for all participants\n \nDay Two – Tourism Professional Day\n08:30 Morning Coffee – Networking at Nature Centre Ukko\n09:00 Welcome Session at Ukko Nature Centre AuditoriumKeynotes:\n\n\nGrowing Air Connectivity: Lessons from Route DevelopmentPetri Vuori & Mari Nurminen\, Finavia\n\n\nTourism Data InsightsWille Markkanen\, Salmi Platform\n\n\n10:00 Coffee Break\n10:30 Keynotes Continue\n\n\nFinland’s Tourism Outlook and Future OpportunitiesKristiina Hietasaari\, Visit Finland\n\nThe Power of Seamless: How to Build a Digital Customer Experience That ConvertsSam-Erik Ruttman\, Director of Global Hospitality Development\, Studio Puisto ArchitectsSari Puumala\, Senior Advisor\, Wulff Consulting\n\n11:30 Short DMO Presentations from Northern Lakeland\n12:30 Networking Lunch\n13:30–15:00 Time for Individual Meetings\n15:00–17:30 Pre-arranged Meetings\n19:00 Evening Networking Dinner with companies from Koli\, Lieksa\, and Juuka\n \nWhy Koli Horizons?\nBecause mythology inspires imagination. Surrounded by the tranquil power of Koli’s nature\, participants gain the clarity to see new paths forward\, the courage to pitch bold ideas\, and the network to make them real.\nKoli Horizons 2026 isn’t just another event—it’s a journey into the mythical\, the possible\, and the next horizon of tourism in Finland.\n \nParticipation in the event is free of charge (meals and accommodation not included). As places are limited\, early registration is strongly recommended. Meals are self-paid and should be booked and paid for at the time of registration. Please note that meal payments are non-refundable in case of cancellation or inability to attend.\n \nAccommodation\nA limited number of rooms have been reserved for Koli Horizons participants at Break Sokos Hotel Koli and Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä. Use the booking code BKOLIHORIZONS to access the special rates:\n\n\n145 € / night for a Superior single room\n\n\n160 € / night for a Superior double room\n\n\nRoom rates include a generous hotel breakfast\, guest sauna session\, Wi-Fi\, and VAT. Rooms can be booked at www.sokoshotels.fi using the discount code. The offer is valid until 20 January 2026\, or until all rooms have been reserved — early booking is recommended.
LOCATION:Luontokeskus Ukko\, Ylä-kolintie 39\, 83960\, Koli
URL:http://events.lieksankehitys.fi/koli-horizons
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