Karelia Entrepreneurship Expo 2024

Karelia University of Applied Sciences organizes the first Karelia Entrepreneurship Expo on 23rd April 2024, in Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu. We will showcase a unique selection of live company interviews and local best practices. All colleagues, students, and local representatives interested in entrepreneurship are welcome to join us! 

Join us in this historic moment as we celebrate and honor the outstanding achievements of local entrepreneurs in Karelia Entrepreneurship Awards

Event details:
Date: 23rd April 2024
Time: 10-14
Location: Wärtsilä Campus, Joensuu

Event programme

10:00 Opening of the event, Liisa Timonen
10:05 Interview: Liito Oy, Emil Suomi, Henry Tuononen, Mika Meriläinen
10:25 Info: Talent Hub Eastern Finland, Mia Sevonius-Male  
10:30 Interview: Future Talents’ Partnership Programme
10:50 Break
11:00 Info: Business Joensuu, Heli Saario
11:05 Interview: Karelian Paju Oy, Niko Salovaara & Erkki Kukkonen
11:25  Info: Y-akatemia, Harri Mielonen
11:30 Interview: Hiil Oy, Joona Kotilainen
11:50  Break
12:15 Info: Draft Program
12:20 Interview: Circutus Oy, Lotta Lilja
12:40  Info: INVEST European University Alliance, Kristiina Väänänen
12:45  Interview: Kelluu Oy, Jiri Jormakka
13:05  Info: Yrittäjäjärjestöt
13:10   Break
13:20  Info: Ammatiksi Yrittäjä, Olli Hatakka
13:25  Interview: Pihaniemi Oy, Eeva Punta
13:45  Info: Otsakorven säätiö, Mari Obeng
13:50  Karelia Entrepreneurship awards, Harri Mielonen


Registration 
Companies and partners, join us for this inspiring expo day!
Please register to event at https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7FD5A84EDDB3DEA2

Venue 
Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Wärtsilä campus, Karjalankatu 3, Joensuu, Finland 

More information 
For further information, please contact Senior Project Researcher Kristiina Väänänen (kristiina.vaananen(at)karelia.fi).  


The event is organized in collaboration with INVEST European University Alliance and Talent Hub Eastern Finland and students of Karelia’s International Business program.