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TECHNOLOGY & HUMANITY

AI and Happiness

As AI becomes more powerful, what will make us uniquely human? Explore how trust, creativity, empathy and meaningful human connection may become our greatest strengths in an AI-driven world.

TRAVEL & HUMAN CONNECTION

Happiness in Finnish Tourism

What makes a journey truly unforgettable? Discover why meaningful human connection, authentic local experiences and the Finnish way of life may shape the future of travel.

FAMILY & CONNECTION

A Weekend to Rediscover One Another

What happens when a family slows down and truly listens? Discover how nature, creativity and shared experiences can open space for meaningful conversations, deeper connection and lasting family memories.

GLOBAL VOICES & FINNISH HAPPINESS

Happiness Through Different Eyes

Why does Finland feel happy to people from different cultures? From trust and nature to freedom, community and new beginnings, discover how voices from around the world see Finnish happiness.

HAPPINESS & WORK

Happiness and Productivity

Could feeling happier actually help us work better? Research suggests that happiness and performance may be more closely connected than we think. Discover what science tells us about wellbeing, motivation and the way we perform at work.

SOUND & WELLBEING

The Power of Music and Sound

Can the sounds we listen to influence the way we feel? Explore what research into music and singing-bowl meditation reveals about mood, tension, relaxation and emotional wellbeing.


Dumpling-Making & Shared Wellbeing Workshop

Why Cooking Together Brings Us Closer? Preparing and sharing food creates natural opportunities for conversation, cultural exchange and meaningful human connection

Food, Fitness & Brain Health: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s

What if today’s choices could protect your brain for tomorrow? Discover how food, movement, sleep, stress management and lifelong learning can support brain health and reduce modifiable dementia risk.

Mindful Tea & Leadership Reflection

What if better leadership began with a moment of stillness? Discover how the simple ritual of tea can create space to slow down, listen more deeply, reflect on what matters and open the door to conversations that rarely happen in a meeting room.

Nordic Herbal Wellbeing

What if your next meal began with a walk through the forest? Discover the world of Finnish wild herbs, seasonal flavours and responsible foraging—and how reconnecting with where our food comes from can deepen our relationship with nature.

Nordic Forest Escape Game

Can a game change the way we think about the choices we make every day? Discover how nature, teamwork and playful problem-solving can reveal surprising connections between everyday consumption, microplastics and the world around us.

Happy Drops – Essential Oil Therapy

Why can one familiar scent change the way a moment feels? Explore the world of aroma and discover how essential oils, nature and simple sensory rituals can become part of moments of relaxation and everyday wellbeing.

Beeswax Wraps: Sustainable Living by Making

What if a small handmade change could reshape an everyday habit? Discover how making and using simple reusable alternatives can turn sustainability from something we talk about into something we actually practise.

Leadership Through Conducting

What can a conductor teach us about leading people? Discover how presence, clarity, timing, listening and trust can shape the way a group responds—and why great leadership may have more in common with music than we imagine.

DJ Team Flow: Create Your Happy Song

Can creating music together change the way a team connects? Discover how rhythm, experimentation and shared creativity can break down barriers, encourage collaboration and create those rare moments when a group truly finds its flow.

Deep Listening & Sound Bath

When was the last time you truly listened? In a world filled with constant noise and distraction, discover how sound, stillness and intentional listening can create space to pause, restore attention and reconnect with the present moment.

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