Speakers & DJ:S

Anne Lunell

Anne Lunell is a renowned coffee professional and co-founder of Koppi Coffee Roasters. A former Swedish Barista and Brewers Cup Champion, she is dedicated to quality and sustainability in coffee. Anne travels the world building long-term partnerships with producers and frequently serves as a head judge at international coffee competitions.

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Friday 25.4.

Anne Lunell is the head judge for the Filter Coffee, Decaf, Espresso, and Limited Edition competitions. She will also be interviewed as part of the Professional Day program on Friday.

DJ Nikolucky

The festival’s Head of Music Programming and official resident DJ, Nikolucky, brings with him a global blend of moods and melodies on both Saturday and Sunday. Expect a smooth mix of South American, African and Caribbean sounds - all infused with sun-soaked breezes from the shores of Ibiza and Goa.

Saturday 26.4. 6 PM - 7 PM & Sunday 27.4. 10 AM - 2 PM

DJ Nikolucky will spin vinyl records at the festival on Saturday 6 PM to 7 PM and on Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM.

DJ Wekesa

Wekesa is a Helsinki-based DJ and dancer whose journey into the world of music began with a deep love for dancehall, quickly expanding into hip hop, R&B, and afrobeats. You can catch Wekesa’s set on Friday noon – expect rhythms that resonate through both body and soul. (Photo: Lumi Pulkkinen)

Friday 25.4. 11 AM - 3 PM

DJ Wekesa will play music at the festival on Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM.

DJ Hanna Ojanen

Hanna Ojanen, affectionately known as the 'disco queen of Helsinki', transcends traditional genre boundaries. To her, disco is not just a genre, it's a feeling. Hanna views the dancefloor as the epitome of staying alive, which is also the name of her radio show. She started her DJ career from listening bars in Tokyo, where she built a wide catalogue of dance music from your mom's favourite disco anthems and soulful house to an eclectic mix of electronic music. Her energetic sets have since made her a resident at local Helsinki clubs like Kaiku and Post Bar and her reputation for turning the deepest frown upside down has also made her a regular at Flow Festival and Solstice. We’ll get to experience Hanna’s skillful performance at Kaapelitehdas on Friday afternoon!

Friday 25.4. 3 PM - 7 PM

DJ Hanna Ojanen will play music at the festival on Friday from 3 PM to 7 PM.

DJ Ana Coudurier

Ana Coudurier is a DJ known for her all-vinyl sets, weaving sounds from different eras, genres, and corners of the world. During the festival’s Saturday noon, her music will create a warm, immersive atmosphere—perfectly pairing with the aroma and rhythm of a good cup of coffee. From the soulful grooves of Latin America to the vibrant beats of Africa and beyond, Ana’s selections invite you to slow down, tune in, and travel through sound. It’s not just music—it’s a journey best enjoyed sip by sip.

Saturday 26.4. 10 AM - 2 PM

DJ Ana Coudurier will spin vinyl records at the festival on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.

DJ Nikolucky

Two musical wizards, one extraordinary back-to-back session. On Saturday afternoon, our Head of Music Programming, DJ Nikolucky, joins forces with the sonic sorcerer DJ Ender for a vinyl-driven encounter. At the heart of the set: Balearic beats, deep vibes and rhythms radiating joy and love. This is a moment you don’t want to miss – one of the true gems of the festival weekend.

Saturday 26.4. 2 PM - 6 PM

DJ Ender & DJ Nikolucky will spin vinyl records at the festival on Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM.

DJ Kenno

DJ Kenno’s Sunday afternoon festival set is like a warm hug for lovers of rhythm and culture! Dive into the sounds of visionary selector Jeremias Delgado, as he takes you on a journey across nearly every continent - from the hot and humid vibes of Latin America to the deep roots of the African soil.

Sunday 27.4. 2 PM - 6 PM

DJ Kenno will spin vinyl records at the festival on Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Gatsby

The crème de la crème of Théhuone’s tea guides. Gatsby is known as the host of the Silent Tea Room at Helsinki Coffee Festival, and once again this year, he will guide visitors through the world of tea amidst the festival buzz.

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Friday, April 25th at 11:30

During Friday’s Professional Day, Gatsby will lead the discussion “Tea is the New Wine.” He will also host Silent Tea Room sessions throughout the festival on the 2nd floor of the venue.

Aija Salovaara ja Jenni Hurmerinta

Aija Salovaara is an author, literary arts therapist, and television professional. Jenni Hurmerinta, M.A., is a multidisciplinary instructor in creative writing, literary therapy, mindfulness, and yoga, as well as a breathwork coach, death doula, editor, and freelance writer.

Together, Aija and Jenni have spent nearly a decade leading empowering writing and word art groups in a wide range of settings, including with palliative and end-of-life care patients, in prisons, women's groups, and at various events. The texts created in their sessions have inspired cross-disciplinary exhibitions and installations in museums and galleries throughout Finland.

Saturday, April 26th at 11AM and 2.30PM

In the Coffee Memories writing workshop, you’ll have the chance to share your coffee-related memories and contribute to a collective artwork in the Silent Tea Room.

Noora Hinkka

Noora Hinkka is a Chairperson of Finnish Tea Lovers Association (Teen Ystävät ry). A passionate tea enthusiast, she has been a member of the association since 2012 and part of the board since 2019. While this is her first judging experience, she was involved in brewing teas for last year's tea competition.

Saturday, April 26th at 11:30 AM

Beginner: How to Take Your Tea Experience to a Whole New Level? An interview with Noora Hinkka from the Tea Lovers Association

Jonna Korhonen

Jonna is a roaster at the Helsinki-based roastery Kaffa Roastery.J

Friday, April 25 at 1:30 PM

Jonna will take part in the discussion "Careers in Coffee – What Opportunities Does the Industry Offer?" (in Finnish)

Manuel Linnankoski

Manuel is one of the co-founders of the coffee service Slurp. Slurp was born in 2014 out of a love for coffee and a desire to transform the entire industry. To him, coffee is like the Holy Grail—always offering something new to explore. A journey of over ten years in the world of specialty coffee has shaped his understanding of what truly defines high-quality, responsibly produced, and great-tasting coffee.

Friday 25.4. klo 16.00

Kahvin hinta - miksi kahvin hinta on noussut?

Teijo Villa

Porin Paahtimo

Saturday April 26 at 12:00

Kahvin hinta - miksi kahvin hinta on noussut?

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Kevin Kainulainen

Kevin is a founding member of the Dash Coffee roastery. His studies in humanitarian logistics inspired him to create a brand that not only serves great coffee in Finland but also does so as ethically and sustainably as possible.

Sunday, April 27th at 16:30

Kahvin hinta - miksi kahvin hinta on noussut?

Mikko Kauppinen

Mikko Kauppinen is the founder of the Finca Las Ventanas coffee farm and roastery.

Saturday, April 26th at 15:00

Coffee from the heart of the forest – a Finnish coffee farmer in Colombia (interview in Finnish)

Lauri Pipinen

Good Life Coffee's founder. Three-time Finnish champion in the coffee industry.

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Coffee completes the dessert – so why is it so often an afterthought?

Lauri will be part of the discussion on Friday, April 25, at 2.30 p.m.

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Laura Kietäväinen

Taste Expert at Paulig PRO

Laura is from Robert Paulig Roastery. Laura is a barista and coffee-enthusiast who loves sharing her knowledge about coffee for others.

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Niko Olkkonen

Niko is a Key Account Manager, responsible for roastery partnerships at Wilfa, the main partner of the Helsinki Coffee Festival's filter coffee and decaf filter coffee competition. He has a deep appreciation for high-quality products, whether coffee or something else. He enjoys exploring new trends and has a diverse palate, making him open to all roast levels—as long as the product is excellent. This is his third time judging at the Helsinki Coffee Festival.

25.-27.4.

Niko is one of the judges in filter coffee and decaf filter coffee competition.

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Emmi Paunonen

Emmi Paunonen is an experienced multichannel marketing professional with deep expertise in strategic marketing planning, event production, and digital content. She gets especially excited about helping fellow marketers overcome everyday challenges and highlighting the importance of customer insight.

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Friday 25.4 at 12PM

Brand, Strategy & Social Media – Keys to Café and Restaurant Marketing (in Finnish)

Emmi Paunonen, Production & Development Manager at MarkkinointiKollektiivi, will share her top tips for effective marketing and how strategic thinking drives results. In her talk, Emmi will provide tools for branding cafés and restaurants, explain where strategic marketing starts, how to stand out from the competition, and offer hands-on tips for social media marketing.