our top-tier speakers
dr. jan goetz
Co-CEO and Co-founder, IQM Quantum Computers
Dr. Jan Goetz is a quantum physicist and co-founding Co-CEO of IQM (HQ in Espoo, Finland), building next-generation quantum computers. IQM has raised €128 million in Series A2 funding (in 2022), largest ever funding round raised by a European quantum computing company.
Jan did his doctorate on superconducting quantum circuits at TU Munich and worked as a Marie-Curie Fellow in Helsinki at Aalto University, where he holds the title of docent. He holds a Board seat in the European Quantum Industry Consortium QuIC. He is also a member of the German Federal Economic Senate, an EIC Scaling Club Council member, member of the Hall of Future, as well as a Digital Leader and Global Innovator at the WEF.
veijo terho
Chairman of the Board, Finnish Data Center Association
Veijo Terho has had a long career in the data center industry and currently works at Verne as the Manager of Customer Success. His experience spans both the public sector and private companies such as Digifinland, Telia, Tieto, and Nokia. In these roles, he has been involved in numerous data center projects across Scandinavia—either in the construction of new facilities or in the modernization of existing ones—serving as a service owner, customer, and technical expert.
Energy efficiency and circular economy have been core values for Veijo in the development of the data center industry.
emma fryer
Director, Public Policy, CyrusOne
Emma leads CyrusOne’s public policy activity in Europe in a role that spans both strategic and operational functions. She is responsible for identifying, monitoring and responding to regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions. In addition to advocacy she supports the company’s community engagement activities.
Prior to joining CyrusOne she spent almost two years at environmental consultancy ERM where she specialised in data centre sustainability and resilience. Previously Emma spent over a decade at trade body techUK where she provided a collective voice for operators on matters of policy, compliance and reputation. She monitored regulatory developments, responded to consultations and produced over 200 sector-specific publications on topics ranging from data protection to climate change adaptation.
Emma has a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing this growing sector, from power provisioning to public perception and is recognised for her thought leadership and clarity of expression. Emma sat on the Board of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact from 2021-2022 and was appointed to the Infrastructure Mason’s Advisory Council in 2021. She is a judge on several international award platforms.
marcelo pizzato
Account Manager Eaton, Business development manager NordicEPOD
Eaton Account Manager for Nordic DC segment with solid knowledge in mission critical electrical infrastructure and energy management. Hold Master of Science in Energy & Electrical Engineering is currently member of the advisory board in the Norwegian DC association and acting as business development manager for NordicEPOD, manufacturer of pre-fabricated Power PODS.
With strong focus on energy performance management systems and grid balancing services Marcelo is engaged with multiple stakeholders to address current challenges of electrical network and operational efficiency.
Aligning electrical infrastructure expertise with evolving energy demands, Marcelo is comfortable to discuss future-ready sustainable solutions for high-performance data centers.
reidar wasenius
AI Researcher & Student, Aalto University
Reidar Wasenius recently returned to Aalto University to continue his studies in computer science (HCI + AI). In the tech sector since 1989, his past employers include Nokia (twice), Samsung, Telecom Finland/TeliaSonera, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and the Finnish funding agency Tekes (now: Business Finland). As an educator since 1984, he has worked at all levels of the Finnish education system. He was the founding Program Director of the BSc program in Media and Communications at Arcada University of Applied Science. In the media industry since 1979, he has worked for the Finnish National Broadcasting Company YLE and several commercial radio and TV channels. His latest book is Personal Brainer (WSOY, 2016) co-authored with neurobiologist Tiina Huttu. His voice is heard by more Finns than any other voice - increasingly, generated with AI.
jari innanen
Director of Data Center Business, Granlund
Jari Innanen is the Director of Data Center Business at Granlund. He is one of the pioneers of the industry in Finland and a prominent figure in the data center field. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, he also served as the first chairman of the Finnish Data Center Association (FDCA). At Granlund, Innanen leads the company’s data center design and consulting services, as well as its international expansion efforts.
jaakko jääskeläinen
Director of Strategic Market Intelligence, Fortum
Jaakko Jääskeläinen is the Director of Strategic Market Intelligence at Fortum, where he leads forward-looking analysis to support strategic decision-making in the energy sector. Prior to this role, he worked as Professor of Practice (Energy Markets) at Aalto University and in various energy market related analyst and consultant positions. Jaakko holds a PhD in energy security.
Christian Hannibal
Head of Public Policy, Denmark and Finland, TikTok
Christian Hannibal is Head of Public Policy for TikTok in Finland and Denmark, where he leads the company’s engagement with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders on issues shaping the digital landscape. With a background in technology policy, digital regulation, and innovation, Christian works to ensure that TikTok fosters a safe, creative, and inclusive online environment. Before joining TikTok, he held senior roles in industry organizations and in the civil service, advising on emerging technologies, platform governance, and the intersection of business and public policy. He is a recognized voice in national debates on digital transformation, data ethics, and online safety, and has contributed to shaping policy frameworks that balance innovation with responsible regulation. Christian holds a degree in political science, and is passionate about building trust between technology companies, society, and government.
jukka leskelä
Managing Director, Finnish Energy
Jukka Leskelä is the Managing Director at Finnish Energy, a branch association of power, district heating and gas companies in Finland. Finnish Energy has 280 member companies, and the association has offices in Helsinki and in Brussels.
Jukka Leskelä has represented the branch over 20 years at Finnish Energy in various positions and of which he has been the CEO for 10 years. His specialities include energy, climate change and environmental policy issues in the EU and in Finland. Before that he worked 9 years at energy company Fortum with emissions control and environmental technology. He has an M.Sc. in Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology.
Jukka Leskelä has held various positions in national and European organisations. Presently he is a board member of Eurelectric, the association of electricity industry in Europe, and Nordenergi, the joint collaboration of Nordic energy associations.
lauri ikonen
Head of Technology, Polarnode
Lauri Ikonen is the Head of Technology at Polarnode, a Finnish data center developer shaping the next generation of Nordic digital infrastructure. He brings over two decades of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, industrial projects, and data centers. Before joining Polarnode, Lauri led a major hyperscale campus at Google and was part of UpCloud's executive team, overseeing service delivery across 13 global data center locations. Earlier in his career, he also held leadership roles at ABB, including leading the Service business in the Power Systems Division.
Jiri vidgren
Senior Solutions Architect, Dell Technologies
Jiri Vidgren is a Senior Solutions Architect at Dell Technologies, with over 25 years of experience in enterprise IT and digital infrastructure. He specializes in datacenter architecture, hybrid cloud, and AI-ready infrastructure, helping organizations across the Nordics turn complex challenges into practical solutions. At the intersection of technology and business, Jiri focuses on enabling secure, scalable, and value-driven innovation—especially in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
risto kuusi
Senior Advisor, Strategic Grid Planning, Fingrid Oyj
Risto Kuusi (Senior Advisor, Strategic Grid Planning, Fingrid Oyj). Risto has 15 years of experience in analyzing electricity markets and the power system. Fingrid is Finland’s electricity transmission system operator. We secure reliable electricity for our customers and society, and are shaping the power system of the future.
domagoj talapko
Global Business Development Leader, ABB
Domagoj is a reliability-focused electrical engineer with over 18 years of experience in power systems, infrastructure design, and mission-critical operations. He holds a PhD in reliability engineering and leads global business development at ABB, driving innovation in high-power UPS systems and energy continuity solutions for AI-optimized data centers.
tuomas särkilahti
CEO, Skanska Finland
Tuomas Särkilahti is the CEO of Skanska Finland. Prior to the position of CEO, he has worked in various positions at Skanska, including procurement, quality manager, different positions in line management and executive vice president.
Juho siitonen
Vice President, YIT
As Vice President at YIT, Juho Siitonen is in charge of the MEP division and Datacenters, as well as Smart Buildings. He has a strong background in strategy and business development, particularly in building services engineering. Before joining YIT, he worked as CTO and Sales and Customer Director at building services company Are Oy and in Hong Kong as Director of Research and Development at Lifa Air Ltd, the manufacturer of safe and clean indoor air products.
mika mäenpää
CEO, GRK Infra Plc
Mika Mäenpää is the CEO of GRK Infra Plc and GRK Suomi Oy. GRK operates in Finland, Sweden, and Estonia.
Mika has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and has played a key role in numerous projects, including those supporting the green transition. One notable initiative is GRK’s involvement in Sweden, where the company is contributing to the construction of Stegra—set to become Europe’s largest green hydrogen production plant.
tuula mäki
Vice President, Business Integration, P2X Solutions
Tuula Mäki is Vice President, Business Integration at P2X Solutions. P2X Solutions is the leading green hydrogen company in Finland. The company opened the green hydrogen market with Finland’s first green hydrogen plant and the company aims for a total of 1 GW of hydrogen production capacity over the next decade. Tuula is responsible of P2X Solutions’ project portfolio and acts as Project Director for projects which are in the middle of the development phase.
Tuula has 15+ years of experience in energy industry and is inspired by preventing climate change. Before joining P2X Solutions, Tuula worked at Fortum. She was responsible for Fortum’s strategic customers and had roles in corporate strategy. Tuula has also gained experience in startups in AW-Energy, management consulting in Bain & Company, and leading research institutes.
Thierry Chamayou
Vice-President of Cloud and Service Providers in EMEA, Schneider Electric
Thierry Chamayou has been involved in the IT industry, specializing in digital infrastructure since graduating from university. Today, he continues to be excited and energized by a fast paced and agile market obsessed by speed of construction and deployment.
In over a decade at Schneider Electric, he has worked in a variety of locations including the Middle East, Africa, Chile and latterly, his native France. His experience is drawn from time engaged in senior roles from Channel and Category Management to Country President. A dynamic and charismatic character, Thierry describes his personal objectives to be the customer’s advocate within Schneider, looking out for their interests and ensuring their expectations are met and even exceeded, whilst acting as a first-class ambassador for the brand at all times.
maija tenhunen
Business Lead, Ramboll Management Consulting
Maija Tenhunen leads Ramboll Management Consulting’s sustainability advisory practice in Finland. She supports clients in navigating the transition towards a low-carbon future, with a strong focus on strategy, governance, and creating positive sustainability impact. Over the past 15 years, Maija has worked with numerous data center companies on sustainability topics such as environmental certifications, sustainable operations and procurement, carbon and social handprint of cloud services, sustainability audits, and the development of sustainable business practices and green revenue. She is also a strong advocate for data-driven business.
One of her most recent assignments was delivering the Data Center Market and Impact Study for the Finnish Data Center Association (FDCA) and the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), which explored the potential and economic impact of the Finnish data center market. Maija brings valuable insights on how the data economy can accelerate climate goals while fostering competitiveness.
John Gallagher
Operations Director, Mercury