Welcome to
Nordic Happiness Summit 2026
Leading the Future for Happy Growth
Join us for a two-day Nordic Happiness Summit at Berns in Stockholm including two lunches and surprises, culminating in an unforgettable dinner with entertainment in the iconic Blue Hall at Stockholm City Hall.
We are proud to present this year’s speakers for Nordic Happiness Summit 2026 – international celebrated academics, leaders and visionaries who will inspire, challenge perspectives and guide meaningful conversations. Voices that bring warmth, sharp insights and energy to the stage. Speakers among others:
Speakers
Micael Dahlen
Paul Dolan
Liv Sandberg
Elisabeth Svantesson
“Happiness, wellbeing and welfare are what both economics and business are fundamentally about; how can we make life better for everyone.”
Micael Dahlen, Center Director & Professor of Wellbeing, Welfare & Happiness, Stockholm School Economics, Sweden
Examples of topics that will be presented and discussed
Happy Progress
How can we drive ourselves, companies and society to Wellbeing Growth and how can Wellbeing Growth go hand in hand with Economic growth?
Happy Nordics
Why are the Nordic countries constantly recognized as the “world’s happiest” and why shouldn’t we be too happy about it?
Happy Tech
How happy will we be if the algorithm decides?
Happy You
How can food, sleep, exercise and relations drive individual and collective wellbeing and happiness? What can we learn from the happiness professors’ personal habits and struggles?
Happy Measurements
How can we measure happiness and wellbeing for better understanding and effect?
Happy Organizations
How and why happy organizations perform better (and how to make them happy)
“Happiness is key to human and societal development. When we bring together the science, art, and practice of happiness, we accelerate wellbeing for all.”
Markus Wartiovaara, Founder of NHS, Professor of Practice, Hanken School of Economics, Finland
As a participant or partner, you actively contribute to the important research and conversations that the Nordic Happiness Summit enables. Because not everyone has the same financial possibilities, we offer three ticket categories:
1. Full price tickets
For companies or individuals who have the possibility and wish to participate while also supporting the research and development behind the Nordic Happiness Summit.
2. Reduced Price Tickets (50% Off)
For non-profit organizations, researchers, and private individuals who for some reason cannot pay full price, there are a limited amount of tickets at a reduced price.
To be eligible for the discounted tickets please send an email to info@nordichappinesssummit.com, with the organization/company/school you represent (if applicable) and a short motivation for your interest and reason to participate in NHS.
3. Free Tickets for students
We will also have a limited number of free tickets for students in the Nordic countries.
To be eligible for the free student tickets please send an email to info@nordichappinesssummit.com, with the school you represent and a short motivation for your interest and reason to participate in NHS.
Partnerships
In addition, we also offer various ways for the right organisations and businesses to partner with us and the Nordic Happiness Summit. If you are interested in a discussion around these possibilities please reach out to John Karsberg at john.karsberg@hhs.se
About NHS ‘26
Nordic Happiness Summit is a non-profit annual event dedicated to promoting happiness and wellbeing through science, knowledge sharing and community. The summit is organized by the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare & Happiness at Stockholm School of Economics, in collaboration with Hanken Business Lab at Hanken School of Economics. Stockholm Business Region, Region Stockholm and the Bertil Edlund Foundation are key partners in organizing Nordic Happiness Summit 2026.
NHS 2026 will take place on May 5-6 at Berns in Stockholm with a gala dinner at Stockholm City Hall on the evening of May 5, where the companies that contribute the most to Sweden’s wellbeing will be crowned.
Hotel offer
For participants traveling to Stockholm, we are pleased to offer hotel rooms at a 10 % discount during the conference. You can book your stay using this link.
