SHIne! SHOWCASE
SHINE! Showcase – A Spotlight on Creative Brilliance
Discoverthe future of the creative industries at SHINE! Showcase, a brand-new event celebrating the most exciting creative companies based in Finland. This is where bold ideas meet global opportunity.
when & where?
Helsinki, September 24, 11:15–15:30.
The event will take place at Vanha Raatihuone, Empiresali, Aleksanterinkatu 20.
Creative Finland is organizing the event in collaboration with Business Finland and Digital Creative Industries and Beyond project.
What the event is about?
At SHINE! Showcase, growth-driven entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative businesses to a panel of international and Finnish investors, experts, and decision-makers.
Why SHINE! Showcase?
Because in Finland we create world-class content — and by coming together, we can multiply growth and open new routes to international markets.
Who should apply to pitch?
Ambitious entrepreneurs from all creative sectors, including:
• Audiovisual
• Music
• Literature
• Games
• Fashion & Textile
• Lifestyle
• Entertainment & Events
• CreaTech & XR
Program & Registration
This is more than just an event — it's a launchpad for international readiness and success, and a showcase of Finnish creative excellence.
Ready to shine?
The event offers a combination of pitching and networking.
SHINE! Showcase is currently fully booked and registration is closed.
If you’d like to inquire about available spots, please contact us at anu-katriina.perttunen(at)creativefinland.fi and we’ll let you know if anything opens up.
Pitching spots are limited and will be allocated based on applications, with priority given to those demonstrating strong growth and internationalization potential. Pitch time: 3 minutes per participant.
Attendance is free of charge. The event language is English.
Preliminary Program – subject to updates
11:15 – 12:00 Registration and lunch served
12:00 – 12:30 Opening remarks.
Driving Innovation with XR, Creativity and Industry Collaboration, Mission Lead, Sanni Siltanen, Immersive Digital Life, Business Finland
FrameSage - Connecting Creativity and Capital, CEO Oskar Munck af Rosenschöld, FrameSage
12:30 – 13:00 First pitching session
Jari Pauna, Brimstone AI
Alisha Hasan, Helsinki Film Lab
Jukka Karhula, Experience Aika
Sarianna Niskala, Sarianna Niskala Design
Max Barkman, 255 Pix Studio
Johannes Lassila, The Finnish Happiness Experience Museum
Juha Fiilin, Fiilin Good Films Oy
Sabina Eklund, Sabina Eklund Atelier
13:00 – 13:45 Networking break (light refreshments)
13:45 – 14:00 Creative Angels: Can Angel Investors Unlock Growth in the Creative Economy? COO, Milja Mäkelä, FiBAN
14:00 – 14:30 Second pitching session
Leda Vaneva, The Visit podcast
Jyrki Keskinen, Sound Engine Oy
Adam Opus, Opus Company
Katri Aksola & Emma Ilves, Helsinki Casting & Blockbusters Gang Oy
Kikiah Provoost, Maison de l’Era
Kristiina Tergujeff, Patternsfrom Agency Oy
Onni Ikonen, Pispala Clothing
Kiia Beilinson & Anne Rönkkö, Out of Sync (OOS Enterprises)
14:30 – 15:30 Networking & coffee – Closing of the event
Participants
Due to limited capacity, participation will be prioritized for creative industry entrepreneurs and invited guests from Finland and abroad.
Participants who consent to having their names published will be listed here:
Adam Opus, Opus Company
Alisha Hasan, Helsinki Film Lab
Anna Sukava, Hannah Wines
Anna Sofia Abrahamsson, Abraca
Anne Rönkkö, Out of Sync (OOS Enterprises)
Anu-Katriina Perttunen, Creative Finland
Armi Kulmakorpi, Creative Finland
Arto Tommiska, Kream Helsinki osk
Bella Kayumova, Digital Fireworks
Claudia Ugalde, Freelance fashion writer
Coltrane Hassinen, Tmi Coltrane / VisuOpisto
Daiva Naldal, DstnVentures
Daniela Metsäranta, Game Hub / City of Espoo
Douglas Black Heaton, DBH Music
Edela Fadul, Inca Noir
Eeva Jäntti, Metropolia UAS
Elias Pulkkinen, Filmtellect
Emma Ilves, Helsinki Casting & Blockbusters Gang Oy
Feng Ye, Arbitrary Aesthetics Oy
Finn Lyckoberg, Pine Power Oy
Iisak Jokisalo, Atelier 229 Oy
Inkeri Mark, inkerimark.com
Jani Jalonen Music x Media
Jari Pauna, Brimstone AI
Jarrett Lewis, Magonia Entertainment
Jessica Koskiranta, Filmtellect
Johanna Wartio, Aalto-yliopisto
Johannes Lassila, The Finnish Happiness Experience Museum
Juha Fiilin, Fiilin Goods Film Oy
Juha Ponteva, Marginal Media
Jukka Karhula, Experience Aika Oy
Jyri Partanen, University of Arts
Jyrki Keskinen, Sound Engine Oy
Kari Mankinen, Toast AI
Katri Aksola, Helsinki Casting & Blockbusters Gang Oy
Kiia Beilinson, Out of Sync (OOS Enterprises)
Kikiah Provoost, Maison de L'Era
Kristiina Tergujeff, Patternsfrom Agency Oy
Laura Fuentes, ODDfest / Laura Fuentes Creative
Leda Vaneva, The Visit podcast
Leena Arvonen, Business Finland
Meri Laine, Business Finland
Marika Häkkilä, Luomu Productions
Martta Louekari, Juni Communication
Matti Keski-Kohtamäki, Affirmation Management
Matti Numminen, Avate Audiovisuaalisen alan tekijät ry
Matti-Pekka Jantunen, ePubQuiz
Max Barkman, 255 Pix Studio
Mikko Kalhama, Nordsalt
Milja Mäkelä, FiBAN
Milla Kokko, Yellow Method
Nico Seppä, Filmtellect
Niina Luostarinen Niina, Magonia Entertainment
Onni Ikonen, Pispala Clothing
Oskari Pastila, Emerald Gate Industries Oy Ltd
Paavo Vartiainen, SonicMove-project, University of Eastern Finland
Pauliina Piipponen, Making Movies Oy
Pelle Venetjoki, dancing bears Films Oy
Peter Gyugos, Imaginatrix Oy
Petteri Laine, VAA1
Rasmus Wiinstedt Tscherning, Creative Business Network
Reetta Turula, BusinessOulu / North Finland Film Commission
Ronny Eriksson, ODDfest
Sabina Eklund, Sabina Eklund Atelier
Sakri Viklund, Fauni Licensing Corporation Oy
Sanni Siltanen, Business Finland
Sarianna Niskala, Sarianna Niskala Design
Scharliina Eräpuro, Scharliina
Sinna Marjamaa, Business Helsinki
Sven L. Franzen, Tiger Marketing Group GmbH
Taina Seitsara, Business Helsinki
Teemu Ahmaniemi, VTT
Ville Tolvanen, Business Espoo
Virpi Martikainen, Business Oulu
Zoa Luong, Dash Design Oy
More information
Anu-Katriina Perttunen
anu-katriina.perttunen (at) creativefinland.fi
