Nordic Business Forum stage framed by wooden sculptural pendant lights, with a panel seated before a large screen of a snowy forest
Nordic Business Forum stage framed by wooden sculptural pendant lights, with a panel seated before a large screen of a snowy forest

Nordic Business Forum FIN

One of Europe’s most significant business and leadership conferences

Client since 2024

Nordic Business Forum brings together thousands of international business decision-makers and world-class experts.

Design scope

Rigging · Lighting · Planning & execution · On-site Supervision

Design objectives

Maintain a world-class design standard worthy of speakers such as Barack Obama while staying within budget.

Nordic Business Forum is clear about what matters: value for money, an efficient build and a recognisable design that holds its own alongside renowned speakers.

Sun Effects design concept

Sun Effects supports Nordic Business Forum’s strong in-house design team. The focus is on understanding what the client really wants and delivering it efficiently, on budget and ready for the event.

Sun Effects handles a large part of the conference’s rigging and lighting at Messukeskus in Helsinki, from initial planning through to the on-site build.

Client Business Forum Group Country Finland Attendees 9,000 Venue Messukeskus, Helsinki Venue Area 20,000 m² (215,278 ft²)

Networking lounge at Nordic Business Forum with tall sheer curtains and hanging paper-lantern lights, attendees seated on sofas
Nordic Business Forum main stage with a panel of speakers in front of a large ‘Empowering Leaders to Change the World’ backdrop
Immersive ‘Forest Experience’ installation at Nordic Business Forum with plants, a lounge area and a large screen showing an aerial forest landscape