With just one month to go, the EPSI Annual Conference 2025 in Rovaniemi, Lapland, is ready to welcome an outstanding line-up of speakers who will inspire, challenge, and shape the future of sport innovation. After the EPSI General Assembly, which will investigate the results of the last year at EPSI, the official opening ceremony will be led by Mr Heikki Hannola, Principal of Santasport Lapland Sports Institute. Right after, we will applaud Glenn Micallef, EU Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, the key politician who is shaping the EU policies for sport and youth.
The programme continues with inspiring keynotes, including:
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Hannu Takkula, Regional Governor and former Member of the European Parliament.
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Rohn Malhotra, Co-Founder & Managing Director at SportsTechX.
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Tanja Poutiainen-Rinne, CEO of Comeback Center, retired alpine skier, World Cup winner, and Olympic medallist.
The Thematic Talks about the European Excellence will feature:
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Carolina Chiappero, Innovation Manager, Juventus Football Club.
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Adrian Docea, Founder of Nordensa.
The programme also highlights projects co-funded by the EU:
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Sport Innovation Index (SII), Erasmus+ for Sport – presented by Panos Papageorgiu, EPSI Project Manager.
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I3-INSHAPE & S3 Sports & Vitality – introduced by René Wijlens, EPSI Executive Co-Director and Cluster Sports & Technology General Manager.
The second round of Thematic Talks will uncover the Finnish Excellence, showcasing:
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Sanna Kyllönen, Project Manager of Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism Project (SUB), Interreg NPA.
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Sini Pyy, Finnish Paralympic skier and Ambassador for “Protect Our Winters”.
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Vesa Lehtinen, Super Kart and Business Angel Investor.
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Satu Pesonen, CEO at Visit Levi.
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Why Attend
The EPSI Annual Conference 2025 is about ideas and how people turn their vision into reality. From European policymakers to world-class athletes, from startups to regional leaders, this year’s speakers represent the diverse forces driving sport innovation forward. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, funding opportunities, or international partnerships, their sessions will provide the spark you need to take your work to the next level.
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