Levi KeswickThe thriving events industry in Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland, boasts a dynamic range of companies providing innovative solutions. From organizing sports events to facilitating online discussions with real-time language interpretation, these firms break barriers and offer unique experiences.
This article will introduce a selection of these companies, outlining their products, founders, and the remarkable contributions they have made to the world of events. Join us in this discovery journey as we explore Helskini’s best that the events industry has to offer.
From facilitating vast online marketplaces for venues to specialized agencies curating memorable travel experiences, these companies illustrate how Helsinki is a thriving hub for entrepreneurial creativity and innovation.
Venuu
Venuu is an event services company specializing in providing solutions for parties, weddings, seminars, meetings and other events. It offers a cost-effective sales and marketing channel for venue owners to connect with their customers. This venture was started by innovators Emil Sågfors, Jasu Koponen, and Jerome Saarinen in 2013, and its headquarters are situated in Southern Finland, Finland. Get connected on their social media handles listed here: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
MyNextRun
MyNextRun, the largest online running calendar in the world, lists almost 15000 events to be discovered by the users. Founded by Emma Huovinen, Sami Granfors, and Tatu Mäkilä, the platform allows users to search for events based on distance, location, date, and type of event. Connect with them on their social media accounts: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Nice Entertainment Group
Initially established as Northern Alliance Oy in 1969, the Nice Entertainment Group is a creative entertainment company in the Nordic region. The company’s production portfolio includes a wide range of entertainment shows, drama series, feature films, TV-commercials and serves major channels and broadcasters in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Check out their Twitter account for updates.
Trip Republic
Founded by Joen Schauman, Trip Republic offers platforms for ancillary revenue from the in-destination supply. They list more than 450,000 events for travelers to choose from to get the best travel experience. Connect with them through their social media accounts: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
VERSPEAK
Established by Alena Melnikova, Fedor Khatlamadzhiev, Ilya Timoshkov, and Ivan Eremin, VERSPEAK is a cloud-based platform that enables web meetings and live conferences with real-time multilateral language interpretation. You can connect with them on their social media accounts: Facebook and LinkedIn.
Messukeskus
Messukeskus, headquartered in Helsinki, is a leading company in the events and trade shows sector. Stay up-to-date with their latest offerings by following them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Mobile Monday
Founded by Andy Zain, David Harper, Peter Vesterbacka, and Suhel Khan, MobileMonday operates as a community of mobile industry visionaries and developers providing a platform for virtual and live networking events. Keep in touch by following them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Eventz.today
Eventz.today, founded by Andrew Knight, Mika Majander, Mikko Lintunen, and Nina Öster, offers solutions in advertising, digital entertainment, event management, and more. Connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Plango
Plango, a venture by Mika Marjalaakso and Petri Sakkinen, bridges the space between social media and calendaring to make planning social and fun. It features real-time SMS / push messaging, a native iOS app, and a web application. Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.
Lippupiste
Lippupiste operates as a ticket sales company providing tickets through its online store, sales outlets, kiosks, and telephone service. Connect with them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Meetin.gs
Meetin.gs is a cloud-based service that enhances productivity through the organization of online and face-to-face meetings. The platform takes care of the whole meeting life-cycle from finding a suitable time to collaborating on materials and agenda. Stay connected by visiting their social media pages: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
