Nordic Forum 2014

After almost one year of planning, organizing and hard work it was time for the Nordic Forum 2014 to start! 

The core theme of this year's Nordic Forum was "Competitive edge through differentiation". Over 75 international CEMSies came to Helsinki to be a part of this event. Three days of fun, networking, skill seminars, and of course parties were ahead of us!

Day 1:

After having a rich breakfast, registration and a short welcome presentation of our head organizers the first skill seminars  with Google and Sixten Korkman started. 

As we know by now: Google seminars do not start like every other seminar. After a rock, paper scissor tournament we were ready for a creative brainstorming session with Google. 

 Key take away from the google seminar: Do cool things that matter - and don't forget to wear your new Google sunglasses!

Afer the extensive skill seminars we headed off to Restaurant Factory to have dinner with the Boston Consulting Group - a perfect opportunity to network with CEMS Alumni and consultants.

Naturally, there had to be an after party after an entire day of skill seminars and networking!

Day 2:

For those who managed to get up early after the long after party, the day started with an extensive breakfast before the skill seminars continued. On the second day we had exciting skill seminars with L'Oréal and Maersk Inhouse Consulting.

And again: a long day of work has to be followed by a good party, in Finland this means: by a Sitsi Party. The seating arrangements are predefined so that everyone is forced to mingle, eat, drink and sing funny songs with new people. Sitsi parties are definitely a good way to meet and connect with new people!

Day 3:

The third day was definitely the toughest one. The biggest challenge: getting up in time after a looong Sitsi party. Those who accomplished this challenge were rewarded with a hangover brunch. We had one last workshop with Nets and a surprise city tour afterwards. 

After three amazing days the Nordic Forum ended with a Gala Dinner, an amazing sunset and of course another after-party :)

The CEMS Club Helsinki would like to thank all participants and especially the entire organization team!