Scaling Opportunity: Nordics & The World

SCALING OPPORTUNITY: NORDICS & THE WORLD Co-hosted event by Epicenter Helsinki and Lähde Impact 15 September 2026 Epicenter Helsinki, Mikonkatu 9 One day bringing together founders, investors, business leaders and international market experts to explore where Nordic companies can grow next. New markets. New capital. New relationships. Up to 200 people. One programme. The right room. WHAT IS SCALING OPPORTUNITY? Going international is not only about understanding a market. It is about knowing the right people in it. The customer. The investor. The local partner. The operator who has done it before. The person who can make the introduction. Scaling Opportunity brings them into the same room. One focused day of international market perspectives, company stories, investment conversations and networking - built around a simple question: Where is the next opportunity, and who can help you reach it? WE’VE BUILT THESE ROOMS BEFORE Scaling Opportunity builds on a community developed through Lähde Impact events across the Nordics and Baltics. 8 business mixers across Helsinki and Tallinn. AI Shorehouse: 110 people with more than €5B AUM represented in the room. 6 June 2026. Lähde Impact x Stripe GTM Night: 28 August 2026. Different formats. Same principle: Bring the right people together and make it easy for something useful to happen. Scaling Opportunity takes that experience into a larger international forum. WHAT PEOPLE SAY Laurent Tran-Nguyen, Founder & CEO, AiBEN: “Great to have important decision-makers in one space to transform innovations into real impact.” Sami Miettinen, Head of AI, Finland, Translink Corporate Finance: “These have been superb events and this looks even better! I really appreciate your drive and these concepts. 🚀” Yang Liu, Founding Partner, Novae DXXII: “Glad to see many enthusiastic real humans in relevant frontiers. Keep going!” Peter Gréen, Founder, ThisCussion: “This is great! Love the vibe and Nordic/Global approach you have! Will be there and cover the event for the Nordic Startup News 👌” WHO IS IN THE ROOM? FOUNDERS & CEOs Nordic companies looking for their next international market - and international companies looking toward Finland and the Nordics. INVESTORS VCs, angels, family offices and other investors looking for companies, opportunities and international deal flow. BUSINESS & MARKET LEADERS People working across sales, partnerships, market entry, purchasing, international growth and business development. INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS Chambers of commerce, trade organisations, embassies, international organisations and ecosystem leaders with networks across key markets. CORPORATE DECISION MAKERS Companies looking for technologies, suppliers, partners, investment opportunities and new ideas. ALREADY IN THE ROOM Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce Enterprise Europe Network, market intelligence and international connections. Elinvoimakeskus / Team Finland Advice and funding pathways for growth, export and internationalisation. VIILEE SOLUTIONS Supporting European companies entering and scaling in the US. BSV Ventures & Gorilla Capital Investor perspectives on growth, venture building and scaling. Aalto University Startup, innovation and international ecosystem connections. And many more joining from Finland and abroad. THE PROGRAMME 08:00 Doors open · Registration · Morning coffee 08:30 Scaling Opportunity begins The day moves through focused conversations about international growth, capital and sectors where Nordic expertise can compete globally. Topics include: International market entry into the world's largest markets Investment, capital and growth through M&A The organisations and ecosystems that open markets Energy transition Critical minerals and the new industrial race Deep tech and health Gaming, creative industries and global brands Trusted networks and partnerships for scale Sessions are deliberately focused. Less time watching. More time meeting. The programme will continue to develop as int