Speakers & DJ:S

DJ Nikolucky

The festival's long-standing resident DJ Nikolucky plays atmospheric music from around the world on Friday and Saturday: few styles and directions for selections are African rhythms, tropical Caribbean, all things Latin America, loungy Balearic downtempo and Asian fusion melodies. Sound which is guaranteed to bring out all the aromas from coffee, tea, kombucha, ice cream and chocolate experiences enjoyed at the Cable Factory!

Saturday 26.4 at 6PM to 7PM, Sunday 27.4 at 10AM to 2PM

DJ Nikolucky will spin vinyls at the festival.

DJ Wekesa

DJ Wekesa is a dj and a dancer based in Helsinki. Their journey into music began with a deep appreciation for dancehall, which soon expanded to include hip hop, R&B, and Afro beats. In recent years, their sound has evolved further as they delve into the world of amapiano, gqom, baile and edits. Wekesa is a socially skillful dj, who can read the dancefloor while serving surprises and their own strong artistic view. Beyond their craft as a DJ, Wekesa has made significant contributions to promoting safer spaces within the Helsinki club scene. Photo: Lumi Pulkkinen

Friday 25.4

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.

Friday 25.4

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. Her music creates 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

DJ Ana Coudurier will play music at the festival on Saturdayfrom 10AM to 2PM

DJ Nikolucky

Saturday 26.4 at 2PM to 6PM

DJ Ender & DJ Nikolucky will spin vinyls at the festival.

DJ Kenno

Wanna talk about grooves, wanna talk about feelings, wanna talk about funky stuff? Let us introduce to you Jeremias Delgado alias DJ Kenno who serves you fine tunes with tropical, afro, Latin and Arabic spicy flavors during the festival’s Sunday afternoon. Mr. Delgado is also one the main villains in a concept called Wibes Festival. If you're into rhythm and culture, you sure need to check him out!

Sunday 27.4

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

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.

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)

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.