Wellbeing economy (THL)

At our events, companies, non-governmental organizations and public sector actors meet, share their views, and explore solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time, both locally and internationally. At the same time, they take collective steps toward functional, effective, and long-term changes. This will be clearly evident at the May event.

The Frontline Forum, which will take place in Helsinki in May 2025, is one of the year's most significant events for welfare economy developers and influencers. The symposium, organized in collaboration with the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), will present the results of the Welfare Economic Impact Assessment Mechanism project. These results offer new solutions for guiding and monitoring sustainable well-being.

Why is this event special?

The goal of welfare economics is to balance social, economic and ecological sustainability – not only in the present but also with future generations in mind. THL's report emphasizes that sustainable well-being depends on:

Securing adequate resources for the future
Strengthening social justice in decision-making.

The event will provide concrete tools and methods for the practically implementing the welfare economy. This includes introducing a new control model and welfare indicators designed to enable monitoring and evaluation to support informed decision-making.

Target groups and participant benefits

This event is designed for everyone involved with sustainable well-being and its evaluation, including:

Universities and research institutes
Public sector actors, such as regional administrative agencies, welfare regions, and ministries
International organizations
Think tanks
Media

As a participant, you will have the chance to network, share expertise, and exchange ideas on integrating the principles of welfare economics into decision-making, both in Finland and globally.

Inspiration from international experiences

At the symposium, the lessons learned from the international workshop organized by THL and OECD in Paris in November 2023 will be discussed. During the workshop, experts from Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Italy, Scotland, Wales, New Zealand, Canada, and Ireland explored long-term solutions for advancing the welfare economy.

The shared conclusion was clear: "Good decision-making" bridges administrative branches, considers long-term effects, and maintains a well-being perspective despite political changes."

The May event will explore how strategic resource and information management can lay the foundation for sustainable well-being goals that extend beyond election cycles. Through thought-provoking speeches, participants will gain deeper insights into welfare economy indicators and future operating models that integrate economic, social and ecological sustainability.

What does the event offer?

High-level discussions and keynotes diving into the core of welfare economics and its measurable challenges
Opportunities for networking that connect researchers, policymakers and practitioners
A strategic outlook on guiding the future of welfare economy, balancing four key dimension of well-being:

Having

Material resources such as housing and income.

Loving

Reciprocal and caring relationships Vastavuoroiset ja välittävät ihmissuhteet.

Doing

The experience of meaning and inclusion.

Being

Inner well-being, such as health and life satisfaction.

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At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to influence, learn and co-create future with others who share your interest in the topic. This is your change to deepen your knowledge of the practical implementation of the welfare economics, engage in high-level discussions, and build connections with experts from various fields.

Register now, as places are limited!

Our event partner:

Wellbeing economy approach

Why is this event special?

Target groups and participant benefits

Inspiration from international experiences

What does the event offer?

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