Meet the Keynote speakers at the 101st EUROCONSTRUCT Conference
As proud host of the 101st EUROCONSTRUCT Conference, Forecon is pleased to introduce the distinguished speakers joining us in Helsinki this June. This summer’s special topic sessions bring together leading voices on macroeconomics, financial regulation, and European investment – all through the lens of construction.
Aki Kangasharju
CEO
Reserach Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA)
Aki
Kangasharju opens with a keynote that couldn’t be more timely. With Europe
facing an unusually uncertain macroeconomic environment, Aki will offer an
in-depth perspective on where the continent is headed – covering current
economic challenges, prospects for recovery, and what it all means for
construction markets and investment conditions across Europe.
Aki Kangasharju presents the Macroeconomic Outlook
Arttu Kiviniemi
Head of Financial Analysis Division
Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority
Arttu Kiviniemi brings a sharp focus on the regulatory forces quietly reshaping residential construction. His session explores how bank capital regulation and macroprudential policy are influencing housing finance across Europe – with clear insights into upcoming changes and their implications for lending, investment, and construction activity in the years ahead.
Arttu Kiviniemi unveils Banking Regulation and Macroprudential Policy: Implications for the Housing Markets and Construction Sector
Jaani Pietikäinen
Head of EIB Group Office in Finland
European Investement Bank (EIB)
Jaani Pietikäinen will examine Europe’s investment landscape from the perspective of the EIB. His session addresses how resilience can be built through strategic construction and infrastructure investment, and how long-term financing can be structured to support development across the continent.
Jaani Pietikäinen discloses EIB’s Role, Vision and Priorities in Supporting Europe’s Construction Investments
Tero Kiviniemi
General Manager of Colas’ Northern Europe Business Unit
Colas
Tero Kiviniemi, General Manager of Colas’ Northern Europe Business Unit, is also serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Destia Ltd, which is a part of the global Colas Group. Beyond his professional roles, he holds the rank of Captain (Reserves). Tero Kiviniemi has been awarded the Cross of Liberty First Class of the Cross of Liberty in recognition of his distinguished service to the defense of Finland.
Hear Tero Kiviniemi on Civil Engineering at the Core of European Resilience.
Sami Pakarinen
Director of the Economic and Research Department
Confederation of Finnish Industries EK
Vice-Chair of the OECD BIAC Economic Policy Committee
In an era of shifting global trade tensions and evolving industrial policies, business leaders and central banks are in the driver’s seats to guide the economy forward. This opening keynote adopts a high-level OECD perspective to analyze how taxation, trade, and macroeconomic trends shape our economic landscape. Ultimately, it explores why strategic investment in the built environment is the vital engine for progress and how the global challenges can be transformed into tangible European growth and resilience.
Sami Pakarinen presents Building the Foundations of Tomorrow: Global Realities, Resilience, and European Growth
Tiina Kuokkanen
Senior Manager, Sustainable Construction & Real Estate
Sweco Finland
Tiina Kuokkanen is a Senior Manager at Sweco, specializing in sustainability services for the real estate and construction sector, with a focus on developing sustainable project delivery models. She currently leads the sustainability team in the Koskela Depot (Akseli Alliance) project. Tiina’s core expertise lies in translating sustainability goals into practical implementation and ensuring their delivery in complex projects. She brings a strong background in real estate and urban development, as well as extensive experience in business leadership, and process improvement.
Tiina Kuokkanen presents Sustainability Leadership and Climate Risk Preparedness: Insights from the Koskela Depot Project
Karoliina Lietonen
Senior Expert, Sustainable Construction & Real Estate
Sweco Finland
Karoliina Lietonen is an experienced sustainability professional and project manager with over 20 years of expertise in sustainable construction. She has played a key role in more than 30 BREEAM-certified building projects in Finland. Karoliina’s work covers the full lifecycle of sustainability management, from target setting and team guidance to implementation, monitoring, and reporting, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, material use, climate risk management, and circular economy. In addition, she has led lifecycle design teams and served as a climate and circular economy expert in major renovation projects, integrating ambitious carbon reduction and sustainability targets into project delivery. She holds qualifications in multiple environmental certification systems, including BREEAM, LEED, and the RTS Environmental Classification.
Karoliina Lietonen presents Sustainability Leadership and Climate Risk Preparedness: Insights from the Koskela Depot Project
The full expert community from across Europe will gather in Helsinki to share the latest analyses and market outlooks through 2028. Stay tuned for more updates.
101st EUROCONSTRUCT Conference – At a glance
Investing for Resilience – Confidence by Construction
