In September 2025, Hanken Entrepreneurship Society will host the most ambitious event in our history.
An event of ideas, ambitions, and influence.
A space for inspiration, insight - and new perspectives.
Something big is coming.
Hundreds of students. world-class speakers. Opportunities. Challenges. What it really takes to build.
What is Assembly?
Assembly is Hanken Entrepreneurship Society’s annual flagship event. Once a year we bring students, founders, and investors together at Hanken to share stories about how companies are really built.
Why attend?
Hear from some of the most influential voices in the Finnish startup and VC scene
Learn from real founder journeys and investor insights
Meet and connect with students, entrepreneurs, and professionals across industries
Enjoy food, drinks, and an afterparty to close the night
Whether you’re deep into startups or just curious about the world of entrepreneurship, Assembly is for you.
Program Overview
18:15 – Doors open | Food & drinks served
19:00 – Fire round: “Future of Startups”
• Antonia Eneh (CEO, Wave Ventures)
• Christian Lindholm (Exec in Residence, Aalto / ex-Nokia, KoruLab, Vertical)
• Olli Sirkiä (Partner, Trado Capital / co-founder, LeadDesk)
• Mikko Mäntylä (Co-founder & CEO, Realm / Forbes 30 Under 30)
20:00 – Panel: “What it takes to scale and survive”
Timo Ahopelto (Founding partner, Lifeline Ventures)
Anders Adlercreutz (Minister of education)
Pia-Maria Nickström (CEO, Startup foundation)
21:00 – Networking & Afterparty
Practical details:
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time: 18:15 onwards
Venue: Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki
Admission: Free.
What is Assembly?
Assembly is Hanken Entrepreneurship Society’s annual flagship event. Once a year we bring students, founders, and investors together at Hanken to share stories about how companies are really built.
Why attend?
Hear from some of the most influential voices in the Finnish startup and VC scene
Learn from real founder journeys and investor insights
Meet and connect with students, entrepreneurs, and professionals across industries
Enjoy food, drinks, and an afterparty to close the night
Whether you’re deep into startups or just curious about the world of entrepreneurship, Assembly is for you.
Program Overview
18:15 – Doors open | Food & drinks served
19:00 – Fire round: “Future of Startups”
• Antonia Eneh (CEO, Wave Ventures)
• Christian Lindholm (Exec in Residence, Aalto)
• Olli Sirkiä (Partner, Trado Capital )
• Mikko Mäntylä (Co-founder & CEO, Realm)
20:00 – Panel: “What it takes to scale and survive”
Timo Ahopelto (Founding partner, Lifeline)
Anders Adlercreutz (Minister of education)
Pia-Maria Nickström (CEO, Startup foundation)
21:00 – Networking & Afterparty
Practical details:
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time: 18:15 onwards
Venue: Hanken School of Economics
Admission: Free.
