M&A Forum Tampere 2025: HR, Employees and Employee Engagement in Corporate Transactions
The largest M&A event in Pirkanmaa will be held this year for the fifth time, once again bringing together experts and decision-makers from both the buy- and sell-side. The event serves as an excellent source of information and a platform for discussion for all stakeholders interested in corporate transactions.
The program features timely insights into the M&A market from top experts, business leaders, board professionals, and private equity investors. In addition, the spotlight will be on the role of employees in corporate transactions – how employee engagement and commitment influence the success and sustainable value of M&A.
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Keynote: M&A Trends in Autumn 2025 and the Eversheds Sutherland M&A Study 2025
Keynote: Kristiina Michelsson, CEO, OP Life Assurance
Panel – M&A Trends and Employee Engagement
- Kristiina Michelsson, CEO, OP Life Assurance
- Antti Liimatainen, COO, Eversheds Sutherland
- Vilma Torstila, Investment Director, Bocap
- Erik Alopaeus, Entrepreneur, M&A and Sales Expert
- Antti Rauhala, CEO, Auroora Yhtiöt Plc
Networking Break
Keynote: Immo Salonen, CEO, Auntie Solutions Oy
Panel – The Changing World of Work
- Immo Salonen, CEO, Auntie Solutions Oy
- Pekka Vuorela, CEO, Go On Group Oy
- Timo Jarmas, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
- Tuukka Ahoniemi, Professor of Working Life, Tampere University
- Reetta Keränen, Young Board Member of the Year 2024
Closing Remarks and Networking Lunch
The event is free of charge. The language of the event is Finnish. Please register by Wednesday, 27 August.
The event is organized in collaboration with Eversheds Sutherland, OP Pirkanmaa, Tampere Chamber of Commerce, and Business Tampere.