Monna Salmi

Senior Specialist · Council of Tampere Region

Monna is a Finnish expert in urban development and innovation who works at the intersection of urban development, public administration, competitiveness, and innovation policy. Her work focuses on strengthening regional innovation ecosystems and building cooperation between cities, regions, the state, research institutions, and businesses. She is particularly interested in how cities can function as strategic platforms for economic growth and renewal, and she brings practical experience from the Tampere region, one of Finland’s leading innovation hubs. At the URBIS conference, Monna will present insights from the Finnish model of collaborative governance and innovation policy, with a special focus on Finland’s strategy for sustainable urban development and the InnoCities network. Her perspective combines strategic public leadership, regional development thinking, and a strong belief in cities as engines of innovation, regeneration, and public value.

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