Helsinki, Finland · Person David Sonnek is the CEO of Navigare Ventures, a Nordic venture capital and ecosystem development organization focused on supporting deep tech startups across Scandinavia and Finland. He has played a significant role in building cross-border collaboration between Nordic startups, investors, and research institutions, and is a regular participant in the Nordic technology conference circuit. Sonnek is a confirmed speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Helsinki, Finland · Person Inka Mero is the Founder and Managing Partner of Voima Ventures, a Finnish deep tech venture capital firm focused on science-based startups in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and advanced materials. She is one of Finland's most prominent venture investors and a vocal advocate for translating Nordic academic research into globally competitive companies. Mero is a regular keynote speaker at deep tech and innovation events across Europe and is a confirmed speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Helsinki, Finland · Person Jacob Fellman is a Partner at NGP Capital, a global venture capital firm with Nordic roots that originated from Nokia's venture investment program and now invests independently in technology companies across Europe, the United States, and Asia. He focuses on deep tech and software investments with a strong presence in the Nordic startup ecosystem. Fellman is a confirmed investor speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Espoo, Finland · Person Jan Goetz is the CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers, a European leader in superconducting quantum computing hardware headquartered in Espoo, Finland. IQM designs and manufactures quantum processors for research institutions, national supercomputing centers, and commercial users across Europe and beyond. He is a central figure in the European quantum technology ecosystem and a confirmed speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Espoo, Finland · Person Joost Elstak is SVP Missions at ICEYE, a Finnish space technology company founded in 2014 that operates one of the world's largest commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations. ICEYE is widely regarded as one of the most prominent European space startups and a unicorn, providing near-real-time Earth observation data for disaster management, insurance, maritime, and government applications. In his role, Elstak oversees mission operations and delivery for ICEYE's growing customer base across both commercial and government sectors globally.
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Helsinki, Finland · Person Pekka Laurila is the Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder of ICEYE, the Finnish company that pioneered commercial SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite technology for earth observation. ICEYE has grown to operate one of the world's largest commercial SAR satellite constellations, serving customers in insurance, government, and disaster response globally. Laurila is a well-known figure in the Nordic space technology and deep tech ecosystems and is a keynote speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Helsinki, Finland · Person Risto Siilasmaa is a Finnish serial entrepreneur and corporate board leader, best known as the founder of WithSecure (formerly F-Secure), one of the most recognized cybersecurity companies to emerge from the Nordic region. He served as Chairman of Nokia from 2012 to 2020, steering the company through its acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent and its transformation into a major 5G infrastructure provider. Siilasmaa is a frequent keynote speaker on technology leadership and board governance and is a confirmed speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Helsinki, Finland · Person Sabrina Manisalco is the CEO and Co-founder of Algorithmiq, a Helsinki-based quantum computing startup developing quantum algorithms for pharmaceutical and life sciences applications. She is also a Professor of Quantum Information at the University of Helsinki, making her a prominent academic-entrepreneur bridging fundamental research and commercial deep tech. Manisalco is a recognized figure in the European quantum ecosystem and a confirmed speaker at NORDEEP 2026.
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Helsinki, Finland · Person Stina Wallmark is Investment Director for Life Sciences at Voima Ventures, a leading Finnish venture capital firm investing in deep technology and life sciences startups. She focuses on early-stage science-based companies in the Nordic and Baltic region. Voima Ventures is recognized as one of Finland's most active investors in transformative science-based innovation across health, biology, and materials.
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