
Päivi Balomenos (FI)
Päivi Balomenos is a seasoned communications strategist and cultural advocate, currently leading the Finnish Design Embassy—an initiative that bridges Finnish creativity with international audiences. With a rich background in public relations and a deep passion for design, she previously served as Head of PR and Communications at the Design Museum Helsinki, where she played a pivotal role in elevating the institution’s global profile.
Päivi is known for her ability to craft compelling narratives around culture, design, and innovation, making her a key voice in Finland’s creative diplomacy. She holds qualifications from the Management Institute of Finland and brings a human-centric, globally-minded approach to all her work.
2025 lineup
- Ada Aik (FI)
- Arthur Brooks (US)
- Aves (FI)
- Carla Aakre (FI)
- Casper Clausen (DK)
- Club Balkan Fever Helsinki (FI)
- Cycloop by Koje (FI)
- Dr. Marja-Liisa Permikangas (FI)
- Drug Store Raid (FI)
- Efterklang: The Makedonium Band (DK)
- Emmi Saunders (FI)
- Genelec Immersive Sound Installation (FI)
- Goya Gumbani (US/UK)
- Ilpo Väisänen (FI)
- Jaajo Linnonmaa (FI)
- Joel Sundqvist (FI)
- Jonsjooel (FI/GE)
- Kati Uusi-Rauva (FI)
- Koray Tahiroğlu (FI)
- Laura Meriluoto (FI)
- Leandro Righini (SA)
- Lilya Lagerbohm (FI)
- Mikko-Pekka Hanski (FI)
- MUSH (FI/ES)
- Päivi Balomenos (FI)
- Pantyhose by Wildhog Productions (FI)
- PEOPLE – a music film by Vincent Moon (DE)
- Peter Vesterbacka (FI)
- Pink Siifu (US)
- Puut Ooppera (FI)
- Reidar Wasenius (FI)
- Riikka Mäkikoskela (FI)
- Rony Rex (FI)
- Saara Saarinen (FI)
- Shida Shahabi (SWE)
- Siamäk Nahkian (FI)
- Siinai (FI)
- Speakers Corner Quartet (UK/FI)
- Susanna Pettersson (FI)
- Svante Gullichsen (FI)
- Tanssin talo Dance Acts (FI)
- Tommi Laitio (FI/US)
- Transmedia Strategy Masterclass by Helsinki Film Lab
- Uneton48 (FI)