At this early stage, we have already been working hard to make your experience in Helsinki unforgettable. We won't tell you this far in advance what may be on the menu in 2011 but we'll let our congress values speak for themselves.

New Light for a New Vision of the Future

Northern Light

Modernity.

For us this means exciting cross-disciplinary speaker choices. Introducing new technology and design brilliance to our industry. Speakers with a transcending vision of the future. Igniting the EL community with ideas.

Professionality.

For us this means tapping into the insights of the biggest names in lottery business. Discovering new talents and mining old wisdom. Learning the best new practices from leading professionals. Sharpening your skills. A Nokia executive. Being a VIP customer. Keeping up with the schedule.

Experience.

For us this means inviting you to a melting pot of East and West. Providing a social programme full of unforgettable places and surprises. Introducing the unique Nordic way of life.

Human platform.

For us this means providing a great platform for networking and meeting up with like-minded people. Listening to your ideas in advance. Mixing and matching people – creating the power of us. Making connections.

The program is only part of the experience. Special evening events and parties at some of the most amazing landmarks of Helsinki are also in the works.

You’ve got be there.

Meet your hosts

The hostess and host for the event will be Johanna Kozul and André Noël Chaker. These experienced hosts and speakers will keep you engaged and entertained during the EL Congress.

The President and CEO and Executive Vice President of Veikkaus, Risto Nieminen and Jussi Isotalo, are among those industry sages who are expected to give the Congress part of its significance for the future.