FESSH 2025 – A World‑Class Medical Congress at Finlandia Hall

In June 2025, the newly renovated Finlandia Hall served as the venue for one of the leading international events in hand surgery, as FESSH 2025 – Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand was held in Helsinki. The congress brought together leading experts, researchers, and companies from around the world and further strengthened Finlandia Hall’s position as a premier venue for demanding international congresses.

Originally postponed due to the pandemic, the congress was ultimately held in Helsinki in 2025 — and the outcome exceeded expectations in terms of attendance, scientific content, and overall event experience.

Exhibitors: 42 (including 8 Finnish companies)
Event: FESSH 2025 – Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
Dates: 25–28 June 2025
Venue: Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
Participants: over 2,000
Represented countries: 70
Scientific sessions: more than 130
Presentations and posters: over 1,000

Finlandia Hall as a Versatile Congress Venue

FESSH 2025 utilized Finlandia Hall’s facilities extensively and flexibly. The recently renovated venue enabled a large number of parallel sessions, exhibition activities, networking opportunities, and high-level social programming to take place simultaneously.

Spaces utilized during the congress included:

Main auditoriums for large scientific plenary sessions and keynote lectures
Multiple seminar and meeting rooms for parallel scientific sessions
Exhibition and foyer areas serving as networking hubs and exhibitor meeting points
Restaurant and catering areas delivering high-quality, efficiently scheduled catering services for thousands of participants
Pikku-Finlandia, which hosted selected side events and special functions during the congress

Clear spatial planning, modern AV technology, and efficient logistics ensured the smooth execution of the event throughout the congress.

A High-Quality Experience from Start to Finish

Finlandia Hall’s role extended far beyond simply providing the venue. Its comprehensive event production capabilities were reflected in:

Technically flawless scientific sessions
Smooth participant flow management
Clear signage and well-designed networking areas
High-quality catering tailored to an international audience

The summer timing and Finlandia Hall’s waterfront location by Töölönlahti Bay also supported informal networking and the social aspects of the congress experience.

Exhibition and Industry Collaboration as Part of the Congress

The congress exhibition formed a key part of the overall FESSH 2025 experience.

Finlandia Hall’s foyer and exhibition spaces provided:

Excellent visibility for all exhibitors
Natural meeting points between companies and congress delegates
Flexible opportunities for exhibition stands of varying sizes

Several Finnish companies gained valuable international exposure and established new contacts through the congress.

A Strong Reference for International Congresses

The newly introduced Research Booth concept offered low-threshold research consultation services for participants and added further value to the congress experience.

FESSH 2025 demonstrated Finlandia Hall’s ability to meet the demands of a high-level international scientific congress — combining iconic architecture, modern event services, and seamless event production.

The congress further reinforced the positions of both Helsinki and Finlandia Hall as competitive, reliable, and high-quality destinations for international congresses on a European and global scale.

“Finlandia Hall provided FESSH 2025 with exactly what a world-class international scientific congress requires: functional and adaptable facilities, excellent technology, and highly professional event production.”

— Jorma Ryhänen
Professor, Chief Physician of Hand Surgery, HUS