MEET
THE TEAM.
The people shaping the future of the global space economy.
Founder · CEO
Alexander Korhonen
Chief Executive Officer
Leads the forum's global vision — connecting public institutions and private space ventures across the Nordic ecosystem and beyond.
Operations
Maria Virtanen
Head of Operations
Oversees end-to-end logistics — from venue partnerships at Messukeskus to multi-stakeholder programme delivery across five forum days.
Strategy
James Larsson
Director of Partnerships
Cultivates relationships with ESA, sovereign wealth funds, and Artemis Accords signatories to build the forum's institutional backbone.
Communications
Sofia Mäkinen
Head of Communications
Shapes the forum's editorial voice and media strategy, amplifying Helsinki's position as a serious hub for the global space economy.
Technology
Tommi Nieminen
Technology Advisor
Bridges the gap between Finland's Aalto pipeline and the forum's programme, advising on emerging space tech and VTT research integration.
Finance
Elena Hautala
Head of Finance
Manages the forum's financial architecture — sponsor relations, grant structures, and alignment with Finland's growing ESA contribution commitments.
