
JCI Finland National Autumn Conference 2025
10.-12.10.2025 | Himos, Jämsä
The Power of Passion
A unique opportunity to dive into emotional skills in working life, the significance of diversity, and the power of passion.
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
Engaging talks rooted in scientific research. An incredible orator is already booked to guide us through the intricacies of the mind.
Central Location in Finland
Himos, situated in Jämsä, offers a central location in Finland, making it easy for you to enjoy a passion-filled weekend.
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Name changes to the registrations can be made until October 3.
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Keynote speakers

Jenni Janakka
is an author and speaker. In her work, Jenni strives to increase understanding of the intricacies of the human mind in an entertaining and accessible way. She draws from her own life and the lives of acquaintances, enhancing everything with scientific research.
Topics Jenni will speak about include, among others:
Competence: Recognizing and articulating it.
Communication: How easy it is to be misunderstood? How to argue in an understandable way?
This keynote is in Finnish.

Christoffer Ericsson
Have you ever heard the misconception that psychological safety means a soft, protective bubble where efficiency suffers because no one wants to cause discomfort, and everyone must be listened to?
Christoffer Ericsson makes it clear that this couldn’t be further from the truth! Psychological safety goes hand in hand with responsibility and accountability.
Christoffer is a lecturer and program director for the Master’s Degree in Emergency Care Systems Development and Leadership at Arcada University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki. He also serves as the director of operations at Arcada’s simulation centre, APSLC, and works as a simulation instructor.
This keynote is in English.

Jarkko Björkbacka
Suomen Yrittäjäopisto
Tackling Workplace Challenges and Keeping Skills Up to Date
Jarkko Björkbacka, a business trainer at Suomen Yrittäjäopisto, explores the demands of modern working life through the lens of skill development and self-improvement. In his talk, he highlights key challenges and opportunities, covering topics such as:
- “Another task on my plate – I need new skills, fast!”
- “Juggling a hundred tasks – Can I keep my skills up to date?”
- “When the ordinary isn’t enough – Advancing your career through education”
This keynote is in Finnish.

Kimmo Sirainen
is the CEO of Nokia River Golf and has worked in leadership roles for 25 years of his life.
Alongside his own work, Kimmo has coached companies on the topic of customer experience for over ten years.
Kimmo will speak passionately through stories about, among other things, the following themes:
How to encounter every person in a way that leaves a lifelong positive impression, the power of pay-it-forward thinking, the importance of speaking openly in a safe manner, and seeing things from the customer’s perspective.
This keynote is in Finnish.

Aki Kola
From a Garage to the Largest in Northern Europe – The Coinmotion Story
Originating from Jyväskylä, Coinmotion is one of the oldest and largest cryptocurrency service providers in Europe. How has the company grown from nothing to reaching an annual trading volume of half a billion euros and 155,000 customers? What kinds of challenges has a pioneer in the financial sector had to overcome along the way, and how does the company retain its talent in an industry that requires such specific expertise? And more broadly, what are cryptocurrencies really all about?
Coinmotion’s Sales Director, Aki Kola, himself an active member of the Tammerkoski Junior Chamber of Commerce, will be sharing insights into all of this.
This keynote is in Finnish.
Workshop
Come make your problems bigger!
AI (Sparkling) Workshop – when your business needs a new spark
WHEN? Saturday 11:30 – 13:00, but feel free to arrive whenever suits you best
WHERE? School, Kuvaamataito
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Sparkling and spontaneous mingling
- Warm welcome, glass in hand and thoughts to share!
“Unusable Use Cases for AI” – quick overview
- Mikko and Veikko will present case examples that will make you see opportunities in your own business and also share mistakes and cases where using AI has caused more harm than good
Problem Clinic
- Bring your problems to the table, guaranteed to leave with bigger ones! (But hopefully with solutions too)
- Communication revolution: how AI is changing the way we communicate
“Lyyli vs. GPT-4” – live demo
- See with your own eyes how Lyyli.ai captures your company’s voice
WHY COME?
- Champagne (did we mention this already?)
- Two AI nerds at your disposal for free
- Guaranteed at least one idea you can implement tomorrow
PS. All you need are your problems and an open mind. We’ll take care of the rest.
Workshop AI nerds:
Mikko Oksanen, CEO and Co-founder, Lyyli AI
Veikko Laitinen, CTO and Co-founder, Lyyli AI
