Unicorn Night 2024
​Event Description:
​Our flagship event and an epic afterparty.
​The "Unicorn Night" is back! 🦄 This year, we are diving deep into the world of sustainable unicorns, a topic that's often neglected but crucial for the future.
​Expect discussions on essential building blocks for successful yet sustainable companies including longevity and well-being.
​The evening is wrapped up with an afterparty fuelled by the DJ, snacks & drinks, and great company!
​Join us for a night of insight, mingling, and entertainment!
​Unicorn Night is a side event of Slush.
​The event is organised by Hanken Business Lab. Event partners: CoolHead Brew, Vitamin Well, Glowstation, Breaking Bread. The event is supported by: City of Helsinki, ENGAGE.EU, FinEst Bay Area.
​Event programme:
​18:15 - Doors open
18:30 – Welcome mingle in the foyer
19:00 – Intro and Welcome words, Markus Wartiovaara (Hanken Business Lab) and Ingmar Björkman (Rector, Hanken School of Economics)
19:10 – Keynote by Peter Vesterbacka (Co-founder of Slush, FinEstBayArea ecosystem builder)
19:25 – Panel discussion: The Sustainable Unicorn with Jyri Engeström (Yes VC) and Antti Hämmäinen (Synergi). Moderator: Ronny Eriksson (Hanken Business Lab).
19:50 - Entertainment: Live Music, Performer: Between Two
20:05 – Roundtable discussion: Building a Company to Last with Esko Vähämäki (ConfidentialMind), Sigurdur Arnason (Overtune), and Mona Saurén (Maki.vc). Moderator: Maurizio Hein (Refurbed).
20:35 - Greetings from Hanken Business Lab by Alina Ianioglo and Markus Wartiovaara (Hanken Business Lab)
20:45 - Entertainment: Magic Show by Ferdinando Buscema (magician, engineer, and futurist)
21:00 – Closing remarks by Markus Wartiovaara (Hanken Business Lab)
21:00-23:00 – Afterparty with the DJ, refreshments, and snacks
>>> Special afterparty guest: Cryptic Cargo with a quick, engaging, and fun 5-min escape room game available in English and Finnish. Visit the Cryptic Cargo popup during the afterparty! Cryptic Cargo is the Hanken Business Lab member.
​Please note that Hanken Business Lab reserves the right to make changes to the programme as it develops.