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Assistant Day Seminar

Join us in celebrating International Administrative Professionals Day 2026 at HUONE! We’re excited to welcome you to an inspiring breakfast seminar and networking event on April 21st, 2026, at HUONE Kluuvi in Helsinki. This year’s theme is: The Power of People Skills — exploring timeless topics like personality types, communication, and emotional intelligence. As technology takes over tasks, it’s the human touch that stands out. Assistants don’t just manage calendars — they manage people.

Mark your calendars:
📍 Location: Wave Room, HUONE Kluuvi (Kluuvikatu 7)
📅 Date: Tuesday April 21st, 2025
Time: 08:00-10:30

Secure one of the limited seats at this highly anticipated event in HUONE Helsinki. We can’t wait to welcome you! The event is in English

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Assistant Day Seminar

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00 – 10:00/
HUONE Kluuvi

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*The event is free of charge, designed for working assistants. Please remember to include your current job title when registering

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HUONE is an award-winning business meeting and event venue since 2012. Its mission is to help organizations make the changes in their ways of working, building strong teams, developing their business, and networking again. All this happens through high-quality meetings – we all know that the best ones always happen face-to-face.

IMA Finland is a professional network and association for administrative professionals, executive assistants, and office management experts, dedicated to career development, networking, and skill enhancement in Finland.

Skilla Ry is the only trade organisation in Finland for experts in business support services, such as executive assistants, accountants, and others playing a key role in keeping organisations running. The result of a study done by Skilla will be shared durning the event; the study on the current state and future of assistant and support service work examines how the profession is evolving amid advancements in AI and digitalization. It explores the changing role of assistants, their adaptation to new technologies, and the skills needed to stay relevant. The research also looks at employer perspectives on the profession’s importance, the impact of AI on daily tasks, and opportunities for professional growth in an increasingly digital workplace.

Who is the event for?

This event is designed for all administrative professionals, who would like to meet fellow assistants, celebrate the work, and get insights on topics very relevant in today’s hybrid working environment.

  • Assistants (EA, PA, Secretaries)
  • Office managers
  • Coordinators
  • Administrative Staff

 

*Please make sure to put the current title when registering. Registration will be only possible for those working in the field

Why join?

You will gain:

  • A new network pool of fellow professionals
  • Valuable insights into the changing landscape of assistant roles and how to thrive in their roles
  • How quality face-to-face time can be a valuable asset to do so

 

PROGRAM

  • 08:00 Door opens & Breakfast
  • 8:40 Welcoming- HUONE, xx
  • 8:50 Icebreaker
  • 9:05 Introduction – IMA FINLAND/Skilla Ry
  • 9:15 Summary of the *Study by Skilla Ry – Elina Havu (The report will be sent to registered guests 3 days prior to the event)
  • 9:30 Panel discussion
    • Kati Tammilehto, PwC Finland – Leadership and Organizational Change
    • Paula Wall, Ramboll – AI in the Evolving Role of Assistants
    • Andres Archila, Nexus – Innovation and Business Transformation
    • Evon Blomstedt, Founder & CEO of HUONE – Moderator
    • Kati Gaubert, Tallink Silja – Practical Insights into the Evolving Role of Assistants
  • 10:10 Assistant of the Year Award Ceremony
  • 10:20 Free Networking

 

* HUONE reserves the right to change the details of the event
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*There will be pictures and videos taken during the event for our social media & marketing purposes