Host impactful congresses in Helsinki
Effortless planning. Meaningful impact.
Ranked among the top cities globally for international congresses, Helsinki combines world-class venues with the convenience of a walkable, human-scale city. Discover how our city helps you plan and execute a valuable experience for participants.
Why Helsinki
#1 GDS Index
Helsinki proudly holds the top position in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (2024), reflecting our city’s deep commitment to creating a greener, more inclusive future.
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 8th year in a row.
15,000 Delegate capacity
Helsinki is home to five major conference centres, meeting facilities for up to 15,000 delegate congress.
22,000 Hotel rooms in Helsinki
There are 20,000 total hotel rooms in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
100% Venues environmentally certified
All major conference venues in Helsinki have an environmental certificate and a strong commitment to an environmentally-friendly society, for example through renewable energy.
#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 Carbon-neutral Helsinki
Helsinki’s goal is to be carbon neutral in 2030. The national goal for carbon-neutral Finland is 2035.
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.
With Helsinki as your congress host destination, everything works just as it should.
Find the perfect balance of inspiration and functionality topped with high delegate satisfaction and lasting event legacy in Helsinki.
- Organise congresses with a piece of mind: Event venue staff support you with room bookings, event tech, and catering. Venue pricing in Helsinki is transparent and there are no hidden fees for basic amenities such as air conditioning.
- Finland is the most digitalized country in Europe with a focus on comprehensive digital policies, eGovernment services, and a highly skilled workforce (Digital Economy and Society Index). Thanks to this, both you and visitors will get a smooth Helsinki experience.
- Helsinki a perfect place for scientific conferences: The capital region is the 2nd most innovative in Europe and a global leader in R&D-intensive fields such as quantum technology and artificial intelligence.
- In Helsinki Delegate Survey, 93% of the respondents reported their satisfaction of Helsinki as 4/5 or 5/5. (Helsinki Partners Congress Delegate Survey 2024)
Open air. Open minds.
Supporting materials for congress organisers
Make good decisions – check out these additional resources about Helsinki and how the city supports congress organisers.
Stories from Helsinki
Major congress venues in Helsinki
Services for congress organisers
Helsinki Convention Bureau services are always free-of-charge. Our organisation has decades of experience in helping congress and conference organisers make smart decisions, connect you to partners in Helsinki, and save you from additional wrinkles.
Site visits to Helsinki
Curious about what Helsinki can offer for your congress? We’d love to show you firsthand. Our site visits let you explore the most relevant venues and services for your event, giving you a real taste of what your participants will experience. We’ll create a detailed program designed just for you, packed with insights on the right venues, services, and key contacts to make your event a success.
Bid books
We’re here to simplify your bidding process. Our team helps you create tailored bid books and promotional materials that make your congress stand out. Need preliminary bookings at venues or hotels? We can handle that too, making planning even easier.
Connections to local service providers
We know all the right people to make your event a seamless success. Looking for the ideal venue, a DMC, or a PCO? We have the connections to make organising your event in Helsinki effortless. Let us link you with top players in the meetings industry, academia, and local businesses.
Marketing materials for your congress
o Our material bank has hundreds of high-quality photos, videos, and resources to help you present Helsinki as an ideal event destination. No login required—download and share freely to bring your Helsinki story to life.
Stay up to date of the Helsinki events scene
You on LinkedIn? Follow us on LinkedIn @HelsinkiCVB to learn about new hotels and venues and get tips for activities.
Contact us
No matter your event type, Helsinki Convention Bureau can connect you to the right people at the right time. From bid books to venue selection we’re here to help you confident, informed decisions, every step of the way—ready to support your success in the Nordic’s top congress destination.
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Helsinki Convention Bureau for congress organisers
