The Venue

A Nordic summit in a unique waterfront setting

Marina Congress Center · Katajanokka, Helsinki · September 14–15, 2027
Marina Congress Center

Right on Helsinki’s historic seafront

GS1 Nordic Summit 2027 will take place at Marina Congress Center, one of Helsinki’s premier waterfront conference venues. Located in the historic seaside district of Katajanokka, it combines modern conference facilities with Helsinki’s maritime atmosphere.

Helsinki’s Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Allas Sea Pool, restaurants and the vibrant city centre are all within easy walking distance, and ferries to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna depart nearby.

Aerial view of Marina Congress Center and the Katajanokka waterfront in Helsinki
Getting Here

Easy to reach by air, rail and ferry

From Helsinki Central Station

Walk to the venue in about 20 minutes (1.6 km), or take tram 4 towards Katajanokka.

From Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Take the I or P commuter train to Helsinki Central Station (about 30 minutes), then continue by tram or on foot. The airport station is directly beneath the terminal.

By taxi

Approximately 35 minutes from Helsinki Airport, depending on traffic. The Viking Line ferry terminal is right next to the venue.

A room at Scandic Grand Marina, the official event hotel
Accommodation

Stay right next door at Scandic Grand Marina

The official event hotel, Scandic Grand Marina, is located in the building directly next to Marina Congress Center — just a few moments’ walk between your room and the summit.

A special room allocation with preferential rates has been reserved for GS1 Nordic Summit 2027 participants. Hotel reservations open in mid-September 2026; a booking link and reservation code will be published here as soon as they are available. As September is a popular time to visit Helsinki, we recommend booking early.

Location

Find us on the map

Marina Congress Center & Scandic Grand Marina, Katajanokanlaituri 6, Helsinki.

Useful Links

Plan your visit

Scandic Grand MarinaConference Centre
Virtual TourPublic Transport (HSL)
Helsinki Airport