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Jasper Pääkkönen – World Sauna Forum 2026

Beyond acting, Jasper is a passionate entrepreneur and sauna advocate. He is the co-founder of the iconic Helsinki sauna and restaurant Löyly, as well as AITO Sauna, and a strong voice for sharing Finnish sauna culture with the world.
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Jari Laukkanen – World Sauna Forum 2026

Jari Laukkanen is a cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland, and one of the world’s leading experts in the areas of sauna bathing research and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

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Karita Tykkä – World Sauna Forum 2026

Karita Tykkä is a pioneer in holistic wellbeing, a Pilates and meditation instructor, mental coach, entrepreneur, author and speaker whose mission is to help and inspire people to feel well and thrive.

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Samuel Aarnio – World Sauna Forum 2026

Samuel Aarnio is a Finnish film producer at Sauna Channel, with deep roots in — and a deep love for — the sauna culture he now documents on screen.

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