Events
We get to take part in several events in order to showcase the ICT ecosystem we have here in Oulu. From recruitment events and fairs to workshops, our calendar is varied. Scroll below to see all of our upcoming events – we hope to see you there!
Please note that these events are subject to change.
15th January 2025: MEREBE Chips for breakfast
Location: Sepänkatu 20, 90100 Oulu
Time: 8:00 – 10:00
MEREBE – Microelectronics research, education and business ecosystem -hanke (2024–2027). Hankkeen toteuttajina toimii Oulun yliopisto, OAMK, OSAO ja Oulun kaupunki/BusinessOulu. ESR+-rahoituksen hankkeelle on myöntänyt Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskus.
Tervetuloa Pohjois-Pohjanmaalla toimiville mikroelektroniikkaan ja puolijohdeteollisuuteen sekä laiteläheiseen ohjelmointiin läheisesti liittyvien yritysten aamiaistilaisuuteen!
4th February 2025: Kasvuforum 2025
Location: Online (TEAMS)
Time: 9:00 – 14:45
Kasvuforumin 2025 pääteemoina ovat vienti,
kansainvälistyminen, TKI-toiminta ja työllisyyspalvelut. Mukana alueen mielenkiintoisia yrityscaseja ja asiantuntijapuheenvuoroja.Tervetuloa
keskustelemaan ajankohtaisista aiheista. Muokkaa
päiväsi itsellesi sopivaksi ja seuraa juuri niitä osioita, jotka kiinnostavat sinua – tai ota kaikki hyöty
osallistumalla koko päivän ohjelmaan!
6 February 2025 : Super computing for Business, Seminar in Oulu
Location: Sepänkatu 20, 90100 Oulu
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
The Super computing for Business seminar in Oulu is intended for companies that want to accelerate their development and innovation work with the EuroHPC LUMI, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers and artificial intelligence platforms.
The seminar is a free of charge event for companies that are interested in using LUMI supercomputer for their business! The size of the company does not matter – LUMI can help startups and SMEs, too.
27th February 2025: Polar Bear Pitching
Location: Radisson Blu, Hallituskatu 1, 90100 Oulu and Location TBC
Time: 9:00 – 02:00
Polar Bear Pitching is an event that brings the brightest startups and startuppers as well as sharpest audiences together. The entrepreneurs that are welcomed to pitch may present any business sector and can be either on pre-seed, seed, startup or growth stage.
3rd – 6th March 2025: MWC GSMA Barcelona | Spain
MWC Barcelona is the largest and the most impactful event for the connectivity ecosystem. They are partnering with many giants of the technology industry to bring you the most unforgettable experience.
During this 3-day event, companies have the opportunity to network with thousands of industry decision-makers and listen to aspiring stories of cutting-edge technology developers and do so much more!
11th – 13th March 2025: ARCtic Conference
Location: Teatteri Rio, Oulu
Aimed at Apple software developers (iOS, iPadOS, etc.), Arctic Conference is three days of workshops and technical talks, with 20 global experts all heading to Oulu to share the latest info and best practices for application development. Located at the heart of the city centre at Teatteri Rio, the event also presents an opportunity to network with other professionals.
More details coming soon.
8th April 2025: Dual-Use Tech Summit Oulu
Location: coming soon
Time: coming soon
The Dual-Use Tech Summit Oulu brings together leading experts, developers, and decision-makers in dual-use technologies and defense from Northern Finland and beyond. The event aims to showcase the latest trends and innovations in the field while highlighting innovative ideas and solutions from SMEs. It serves as a networking hub for professionals, companies, investors, and stakeholders to exchange insights and foster new collaborations, with a strong focus on supporting SME growth and business opportunities. Save the date!