In honour of this anniversary, a photo exhibition has been curated at the Nordic Culture Point, which will be open to the public during regular opening hours until 6 November.
To celebrate both the opening of the exhibition and Nordjobb’s anniversary year, we are pleased to invite you to a festive gathering on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
The celebration will consist of two parts. The afternoon programme begins with three panel discussions on topical themes, followed by a short break. Afterward, we continue with a festive program including speeches, a toast, and music. Guests are also welcome to visit the photo exhibition throughout the day.
The event will be held mainly in Swedish and English.
The exhibition and celebration will take place at: Nordic Culture Point, Kaisaniemenkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki.
We kindly ask you to register for the evening program starting at 15:00 in order to arrange catering and minimize waste. Participation in the panel discussions does not require registration.
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Program 8 October 2025
12:00 Doors open
12:15 Panel discussion: How is a Nordic identity formed?
This discussion explores what Nordic identity means and whether there is a common Nordic identity. The panelists reflect on its diversity, the role of language, and who might be excluded. What values have older generations passed on to today’s Nordic youth?
Participants: Panu Heiskanen Jakobsen, Communications Specialist, Nordic Culture Point
Sofia Elie, Author and Radio host
Brit Stenman, Chair of the Kokkola region Pohjola-Norden association
Chris Myrdal, Norwegian social media influencer Chris Myrdal.
12:50 Panel discussion: Mobility in the Nordic Region
This panel looks at the kinds of boundaries people encounter when moving across the Nordic countries – both in practice and symbolically. The discussion focuses on work-related mobility and the role of Nordic cooperation in enabling movement.
Participants: Peter Ericson, Sweden’s Ambassador in Finland
Bo Nylander, Project Manager, Nordjobb
Heli Mäkipää, Project Manager, Info Norden
Johan Strang, Professor at the Centre for Nordic Studies
13:25 Panel discussion: Future perspectives – multicultural workplaces as a strength
This panel examines how multiculturalism and mobility can enrich Nordic workplaces. The discussion addresses everyday cooperation, the effects of cultural differences, and genuine inclusivity in working life. It also considers ways in which employers can strengthen diversity as a resource and prevent exclusion.
Participants: Bo Nylander, Project Manager, Nordjobb
Jannika Saario, Team Leader, Work in Finland
plus a third participant to be confirmed
The panels will be moderated by Micaela Röman, Secretary General of Pohjola-Norden’s central office.
13:55–15:00 Break
15:00–17:00 Informal mingling and visits to the exhibition. The program also includes speeches, toasts, and music.
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Nordic Culture Point has been granted the EcoCompass environmental certificate. We’re making every endeavour to reduce our carbon footprint, which is why all travel within the organisation is carefully planned. Use public transport when you visit us, and you’ll contribute to a greener cultural scene, too!
Nordic Culture Point strives to organise accessible events where everyone can equally participate. In the following link, you will find information about the accessibility of our facilities. Please inform us in advance if you have any specific accessibility requirements. We will do our best to accommodate them.
