Webinar: Wisdom of the EMBA Alumni – New Strategic Arenas, Thursday 27.3.2025, at 9-10
JYU EMBA webinar on Thursday 27.3.2025 at 9-10 in Zoom. Warmly welcome!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new webinar series titled The Wisdom of the EMBA Alumni. This initiative is designed to become a recurring platform where Executive MBA alumni, students, and other strategic thinkers come together to share insights, experiences, and practical wisdom gained from their professional journeys.
The first session in this series, New Strategic Arenas, will delve into the evolving landscape of strategic opportunities and challenges faced by leaders in today’s dynamic business environment.
The webinar will be held in English.
Agenda
Opening remarks from Ari Manninen, Director of JYU Executive Education, University of Jyväskylä and Neo Beng Tong, CEO of the Next Twenty Holding, Singapore.
Keynotes
The Rise of the Quantum Industry
Jouni Flyktman, Vice President at IQM Quantum Computers
Presentation explores the rapid rise of quantum computing and its transformative impact across diverse industries. It provides strategic insights into the implications of quantum computing and offers guidance on how organizations can prepare for the quantum future.
Your Food Sommelier´s from Atria plc
Markku Hirvijärvi, Senior Vice President at Atria plc
How to develop from local to global in the food industry - the presentation provides an overview of how sustainable food production has become a key strategic goal for the company and highlights the steps taken to achieve this. It examines the process of entering new markets in Japan and tells the story of introducing antibiotic-free products to these markets. This case is presented as an important strategic example, accompanied by an in-depth analysis. The discussion also focuses on sustainability as a guiding principle in the company's operations and offers insights into selected global markets and their potential for the future. Finally, it outlines the main strategic principles behind the company’s success in the food industry.
Hydrogen As a Part of the Energy Transition. Will Hydrogen Become the New "Green Oil"?
Marjaana Kivioja, Head of Communications, Gasgrid Finland Oy
Hydrogen has emerged as a key element in the energy transition to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Gasgrid Finland is a multi-gas company and a key player in the development of the hydrogen economy in Finland. The company is responsible for building a national hydrogen network that enables the transport and storage of hydrogen and connects the players in the hydrogen economy. Gasgrid aims to develop a hydrogen infrastructure that meets the needs of operators and an open hydrogen market by the early 2030s.
The webinar is open for everyone and free of charge!
Wisdom of the EMBA Alumni is more than just a series of webinars; it´s an evolving knowledge hub. By fostering open dialogue we hope to capture and disseminate valuable expertise across our community. The webinar series serves as a global platform, bringing together EMBA alumni, students and strategy professionals to connect and collaborate.
More information:
Ari Manninen
ari.manninen@jyu.fi