Next event 17-18.4.2026

Herrankukkaro, naantali | 17-18.4.2026

Decelerator 2026: From Storm to Calm

A’Pelago is hosting the first Decelerator event, aimed at busy, stressed, and high-paced entrepreneurs and experts – in other words, everyone.

The goal of the event is to provide a balance alongside growth seminars, accelerators, funding rounds, and business kick-offs – a place where you can learn, network, and find inspiration in a calmer, more reflective environment. The diverse program offers new experiences and ideas for all participants.

Business talk takes a back seat and peace is found.
Here, the sea makes an impact – This is blue wellbeing.

Tickets are not available anymore

2-Day ticket 17-18.4.

Includes (for 1 person):

Food:
Day 1: Welcome drink, Lunch, coffee,
archipelago Dinner, evening snack
Day 2: Breakfast, coffee, Lunch

Accommodation: Cabin OR Arkkipelagus boat

Full program: All sessions and sauna experience in the evening

500€

(+ VAT)

If you prefer an invoice, contact: matilda@apelago.fi

2x2-Day ticket 17-18.4.

Includes (for 2 persons):

Food:
Day 1: Welcome drink, Lunch, coffee,
archipelago Dinner, evening snack
Day 2: Breakfast, coffee, Lunch

Accommodation: Cabin OR Arkkipelagus boat

Full program: All sessions and sauna experience in the evening

900€

(+ VAT)

-100€ discount

If you prefer an invoice, contact: matilda@apelago.fi

What is A'Pelago Decelerator?

The Decelerator is a comprehensive concept developed by A’Pelago, designed to support the wellbeing and resilience of entrepreneurs, Blue Economy actors, and other changemakers in a rapidly evolving world. It offers events, spaces, and moments where you can slow down, reflect, and strengthen yourself both as an individual and as a leader.

The event “From Storm to Calm,” is the first public opening of this initiative. It will take place in 17-18.4.2026 in the Finnish archipelago (Herrankukkaro). The ticket includes the program, all meals, accommodation and underground smoke sauna experience. In addition to the sauna, guests can also relax in hot tubs and seawater pools, as well as refresh themselves in the sea.

Please notice that the event language is Finnish and partly Swedish.

The program concludes after lunch and the last part of the program at 14.00. on 18.4.

Facilitator

Johanna Leppänen

Coach & Workplace Development Specialist, Luotsi Työelämäpalvelut

Coaches and mentors

Anette Huila

Wellness coach, holistic yoga instructor and sound bowl relaxation guide, Temppelin Emäntä

Mariella Ramstedt

Physiotherapist, Occupational Physiotherapistm, Mental Coach

Mervi Palander

Entrepreneur, work supervisor and therapist

Pontus Anckar

Antigym instructor, developer of Sensobic and journalist

See full program here

Event Program Overview

The program offers space for movement and relaxation, as well as connection with others and the surrounding nature.

Themes and sessions

MIND – Brain break (Activate your senses and be present in nature)

BODY – Stress relief in two ways
 • Sensobic
 • Heart-rate training

SOUL – Playfulness & laughter, the best natural recovery – fully embrace the moment
 • Values & everyday compass – Lead yourself

SEA – Life-jacket floating. Let the sea relax and support you safely, and feel the calm of the archipelago at the water’s edge.

Evening program

In the evening the group will have access to the traditional smoke sauna. During the sauna experience, you can also relax in warm outdoor tubs and pools with both fresh and seawater, and take a refreshing dip in the sea. After that, we will enjoy an Archipelago inspired dinner together at Herrankukkaro.

Lastly, there will be a chance to enjoy an evening campfire, Stick-roasted fish and sausages cooked over an open fire.

Event objectives

- Slow down and step off the hamster wheel
- Find connection to yourself and your own way of acting
- Better mind > better person > better leader
- A possibility to share, reflect, and learn from each other’s experience
- The opportunity to do exactly what feels right in the moment and follow what you need

The program concludes at 2pm on 18.4.

Questions? reach out to us

Why Decelerator?

Because you are your organization’s most important resource.
Because calm can follow the storm.
Because wellbeing is not a luxury — it is resilience.

Join us to pause and reflect.