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.
13th May 2024: Spanish Market Information Day
Location: Oulu, Finland
Daria Mashkina, Senior Advisor at Business Finland, Madrid is traveling to Oulu to present Market Opportunities in Spain to Business Oulu and local companies on 13th May, 2024.
14th May 2024: Funding Afternoon for Companies
Location: BusinessOulu Startup Station, Hallituskatu 36A,Oulu
Time: 14.00 – 15.30
Business Oulu is organising an eventful evening to share information on the latest funding opportunities available in Oulu and in Finland in general for SMEs with you. You will receive a comprehensive information package on the ELY Centre’s development grant, Business Finland’s updated funding, and Finnvera’s services and funding for companies.
The event is conducted in Finnish
15th May 2024: Arctic AI Meeting
Location: Startup Station, Hallituskatu 36A
Time: 8.00-10.30
The sixth Arctic AI meeting, will explore the theme of the Metaverse, featuring Mr. Jani Vallirinne from the University and VTT as our distinguished main speaker. This engaging event will take place at Startup Station, BusinessAsema, promising insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
15th May 2024: NATO DIANA- Challenge competition info
Location:Scandic Oulu Station, Kajaaninkatu 17, 90100, Oulu
Time: 14.30-16.30
We invite you to hear about the new challenge competition that is opening up, and by participating in it it opens up the opportunity for the company to enter the program. At the info event, Sauli Eloranta, VP of VTT’s Defence sector, will present the challenge competition that is about to open.
20th – 22nd May 2024: Design Thinking Hackathon in Oulu
Location: BusinessAsema, Hallituskatu 36 B, 90100 Oulu
Application deadline: 6.5.2024, 11:59 PM
During the event, the participants will solve challenges brought them to by companies in collaboration with other participants in multidisciplinary teams. Design thinking professionals will support innovation work by mentoring the teams, and sharing knowledge on how to use design thinking methods in the process.
30th May 2024: CULTUR€ – Matching with Busine$$
Location: BusinessAsema & Startup Station, Hallituskatu 36
Time: 6 PM
This event is part of the EU Dance Hack project, which is supported by EU Creative Europe, Oulu2026 and Finnish National Agency for Education. In collaboration with TaikaBox Ry, BusinessOulu, Radio Kaleva, Osuuskunta A.Vipunen, Kaltio Creative and TAIKE Luova verkko.
10th June 2024: International Market Workshop 3
Location: Startup Station, BusinessAsema, Hallituskatu 36 A, 90100 Oulu
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
Getting the right protection for your product or service is one of the most essential components that goes into effective expansion into global markets. In this workshop, participants will gain a broad overview of what’s required for successful patent/IPR development, how to incorporate this important process within your own strategies, and some of the common pitfalls to be avoided along the way.
6th – 7th November 2024: FinDrones | Oulu
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Location: BusinessAsema, Hallituskatu 36 B, 90100 Oulu
FinDrones 2024 – Drones in Agriculture, Forestry, Safety and Logistics will be organized in Oulu, Finland on 6.-7.11.2024.
More information coming soon!
11th – 13th March 2025: ARCtic Conference
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Location: Oulu, Finland
One day of workshops, two days of tech-talks, memories made every evening.
Learn about the latest trends, best practices, and strategies for developing apps in Swift across Apple’s platforms.