About Us​

Helsinki Blockchain Center (HBC) is a vibrant hub where blockchain enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and experts come together to learn, collaborate, and build. We provide the resources, knowledge, and connections to accelerate the adoption of Web3 solutions that benefit Finland and beyond.

Our Mission & Vision

Vision:
To ignite a global blockchain revolution, empowering organizations and individuals to harness this transformative technology, guided by Finnish values.
Mission:
The Helsinki Blockchain Center fosters a thriving blockchain ecosystem in Finland, empowering individuals, businesses, and institutions to harness this technology for innovation, transparency, and positive impact.

Why Join HBC

Stay informed about cutting-edge blockchain developments

Access to a network of industry leaders and mentors

Collaborate on projects shaping the future

Contribute to making Finland a global blockchain leader

Our Team

"A Diverse & Growing Community"

Blockchain startup entrepreneurs, Researchers and Academics:

Markus Lehtonen

HBC CEO & Board Chairman

Garry Normoyle

HBC Board Member
Start-up entrepreneur, Web 3 Enthusiast, Designer, Sales and Mentor

Saleem Qureshi

HBC Board Member
Major Accounts

Juha Räty

HBC Board Member

Luke Ming Xiang

An active practicer across Web 2 and Web 3, with Metaverse and AI Development for MarTech

Roberta Robin Gilardi

Head of HBC Market Touchpoint
CEO at G-Gravity, #90DaysFinn, TEDx Speaker, Business Coach Certified Eu H2020 (EX2017D305613)

Mahdi Farimani

Web3 Enthusiast, Product Manager and startup entrepreneur

Keir Finlow-Bates

Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Technical assessment & Content Creation

Wilfred Oliver Antwi

Business Intelligence | Marketing & Sales | Blockchain, CRM, & UX Research | E-commerce | MA, MBA

Anastasiia Gurzhii

Junior Researcher (Software Engineering) | LUT School of Engineering Science

Jussi Simolin

Co-sense making & co-creation

Timo Kaleva

Member of HBC Scientific Committee
M.Sc., Visionary Thinker, Renaissance Technologist, Author, Broadcast Specialist, Artist

Sowelu Avanzo

PhD Student in Computer Science at University of Turin (Italy)

Alex Norta

Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Researcher and Entrepreneur

Reidar Wasenius

Business Development & Senior project advisor

Bruno Schneider – Le Saout

Member of HBC Scientific Committeee

Franz-Josef Allmayer

Member of HBC Scientific Committee

Terence Tech Ming Tan

Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Researcher and entrepreneur

Mikko Valjakka

Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Chairman of Blockchain Forum Finland

Venkata Marella

Member of HBC Scientific Committee

Claudio Schifanella

Member of HBC Scientific Committee

Guido Boella

Member of HBC Scientific Committee

Najmul Islam

Member of HBC Scientific Committee

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