Keynotes
World-Class Keynote Speaker
David JP Phillips
Now this is something to get excited about. World-class speaker David JP Phillips is coming to Dream 2026 in Lahti as the event’s main keynote speaker.
David JP Phillips is a globally recognized expert in communication, storytelling, and presentation skills. With over 20 years of experience, thousands of keynotes across 30+ countries, and millions of views on his TEDx talks, he has helped leaders and founders turn ideas into messages that truly resonate.
At Dream 2026, David JP Phillips shows how to pitch so people actually listen, understand, and invest. He breaks down what makes ideas stick, how to build trust in seconds, and how to turn a good startup pitch into one people believe in. This is something you don’t want to miss.
One of the Europe’s top female tech voices
Natalia Rincon
Natalia Rincon, one of Europe’s leading female voices in technology and AI, takes the Dream 2026 stage in Lahti.
Rincon is a tech visionary working at the intersection of smart cities, artificial intelligence, and urban planning. As a PhD candidate and founder of CHAOS Architects, she combines architecture and computer science to build data-driven solutions that shape how cities evolve.
At Dream 2026, Natalia Rincon shows how technology, data, and bold thinking come together to reshape entire industries and societies. She challenges outdated models, brings a fresh perspective on AI and governance, and opens up what the future can look like when innovation is applied at scale.
Hosts
Host
Tomi Kaukinen is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and his last position before full-day entrepreneur was head of marketing at aviation technology company QOCO Systems. He has founded several startups and worked with some of the biggest sports clubs in the world. He has a passion for living life in your way in accordance with your values and loves meeting inspiring people and startups.
Student category / co-host
Chinmay Deshmukh is the Head of Accelerator at StartHub and the Founder of Lahti Entrepreneurship Society. Passionate about entrepreneurship and the democratization of funding, he works at the intersection of startups, capital markets, and ecosystem development. He is particularly interested in shaping the future of private market accessibility and creating new opportunities.