Helsinki
Convention
Bureau
Your expert partner for planning congresses and business events in Helsinki.
Helsinki is a renowned destination for hosting major congresses and memorable corporate events alike. What makes event organisers happy here is the city’s functionality and seamless arrangement experience. By choosing Helsinki, you benefit from Helsinki Convention Bureau’s expert guidance, connections, and services that guarantee your event’s success.
Why Helsinki
#1 GDS Index
Helsinki ranked first in the GDS-Index in both 2024, 2025 and 2026. This index assesses participating destinations across destination management, supply chains, social sustainability and environmental performance.
1st Large city with GSTC certificate
Helsinki is the first city with over 500,000 residents to achieve Green Destinations certificate.
1st Happiest country
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 9th year in a row.
15,000 Delegate capacity
Helsinki is home to five major conference centres with meeting facilities for up to 15,000 delegate congress.
22,000 Hotel rooms in the Helsinki region
There’s a large variety of hotels from international brands to local brands, large conference hotels to smaller boutique hotels.
100% Venues environmentally certified
All major conference venues in Helsinki hold an environmental certification (ISO 14001 or Nordic Swan).
#1 Helsinki Airport
Passengers have selected Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe in terms of customer experience in the 15–25 million passenger size category.
2030 Emission reduction goal
Helsinki’s goal is to reduce GHG emissions by 85% from 1990 levels by 2030.
1st Sustainable Development Report
Finland ranks at the top of the Sustainable Development Report. The country excels in several ratings including Good Health and Well-being; Quality Education; Affordable and Clean Energy; and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
Our services for congress and event planners
Helsinki for congress organisers: Effortless planning and meaningful impact
Helsinki is a top-ranking international congress city known for its functionality and compact size.
What helps academic or association congress succeed in Helsinki? It’s the transparent cost-structures, easy transfers by walking or public transport, and a society where people trust one another.
The Helsinki Convention Bureau offers free-of-charge support to organisers from bid assistance and site visits to delegate marketing materials and city hospitality services. By connecting you to the right partners, we ensure your congress or conference runs smoothly from start to finish.
Helsinki for business event organisers: Globally connected, locally distinct
Dynamic, well-connected, and full of character, business event organising in Helsinki blends modern infrastructure, rich culture, and high-quality local services.
Utilise the DMCs, other professional partners and unique venues to create memorable experiences from leadership offsites to global product launches.
The Helsinki Convention Bureau team supports international organisers with local insight, venue guidance, and promotional tools—all free of charge—to make your event effortless and impactful.
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Your team in Helsinki
No matter your event type, we can connect you to the right people at the right time. From bid books to venue selection we’re here to help you make confident, informed decisions every step of the way, ready to support your success in the Nordic’s top congress destination.
Helsinki Convention Bureau
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