IPO from the perspective of owners, the board and employees
Welcome to our after work event!
An IPO is one of the most significant strategic turning points in a company's lifecycle. It reshapes not only the ownership structure but also leadership, communication, and culture – the entire way the company operates. Going public is a defining moment: one that requires the board, management, and employees to be fully aligned and moving in the same direction.
The spotlight in an IPO is often on investors and the market, but it is equally important that the company’s own employees understand and support the company’s goals. A well-managed and well-communicated IPO can strengthen long-term shareholder value while becoming a shared experience of growth and ownership for the whole organization.
So how do you inspire both new investors and your own leadership and employees to embrace the IPO journey? What should the board and management know about preparing for listing and life as a public company? What is the role of a personnel offering in an IPO? And how can a company tell its equity story in a way that resonates with different stakeholders?
Join us for an after work event to hear leading experts, as well as executive from a listed company, share their insights and practical experiences on IPOs, their management and life as a publicly listed company.
Date and time: January 14, 2026, 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: IR Partners, Itämerentalo, Tammasaarenlaituri 3, Helsinki (2nd floor)
Language: Finnish
Program
Networking & light refreshments
Opening remarks
Tiina Olkkonen | CEO, IR Partners Oy
Helene Auramo | CEO, Nordic Listed Leaders
Review of the stock market in 2025 and practical observations from IPO projects
Erja Retzén | Senior Managing Director, Global Listing Services
Nasdaq Helsinki
The board at the center of IPO strategy
Sari Elonheimo | Partner, Chair of the Board
PwC Finland
The role of the lead manager in supporting a listing company
Alexandra Therman-Londen | Head of Corporate Finance Finland
Nordea Investment Banking
The legal adviser’s role throughout the IPO process
Antti Kuha | Partner, Chair of the Board
Hannes Snellman
What investors expect from a company planning an IPO
Sari Lounasmeri | CEO
Foundation for Share Promotion (Pörssisäätiö)
Case Inderes – Involving employees in the IPO
Mikael Rautanen | CEO
Inderes
One story, many audiences – how to communicate your equity story effectively
Kare Laukkanen | Business Director, Financial & Investor Communications, Partner
IR Partners
Warmly welcome!
Attendance is limited – we welcome the first 50 participants.
Please register by January 7, 2026 to