Once a year since 2015, the most impactful and influential figures in tech journey to Hemsedal, Norway to create Startup Extreme – a startup event dedicated to bridging new relationships and fostering the growth of entrepreneurship internationally.

We’re a vibrant yet humble event, creating an authentic way to showcase the pulse of the Norwegian and Nordic startup ecosystems. Leave your suit and tie behind and join us in the Alps of the Nordics.

Students and young researchers from different countries are welcome to participate in the International Conference for Young Scientists on Biorefinery Technologies and Products BTechPro2024, which will be hosted by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry on April 24-26, 2024 in Riga, the capital of Latvia.

We encourage participants to be active and take part to BTechPro!

• Present your scientific work
• Give and get feedback from peers
• Listen to valuable plenary lectures
• Participate in workshops
• Take part in social and networking activities
• Visit laboratories of LSIWC
• Publish a full-length paper
• Get creative and compete for the best scientific artwork award
• Enjoy the conference dinner

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The aim of the BTechPro2024 conference (to be held in Riga, Latvia on April 24-26) is to promote the professional development of early career researchers and to establish contacts between research groups working on biomass processing challenges. The conference will not only be a platform for the participants to present their scientific work, give and get feedback from peers, listen to interesting plenary lectures, and submit a full-length article, but also a possibility to actively take part in workshops and participate in match-making activities.

All research related to different aspects of valorisation and characterisation of biomass are welcome, but the main topics of the conference will be:

• Biomass feedstock pre-treatment
• Biomass processing and extraction
• Wood- and other biomass-based materials
• Bioengineering technologies
• Synthesis of bio-based chemicals and polymers
• Characterisation of biorefinery products
• Bioeconomy and environmental aspects

Scientific Committee:

Dr. Oskars Bikovens, Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (Latvia)
Dr. Tamara Llano Astuy, University of Cantabria (Spain)
Dr. Loreta Bašinskienė, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
Dr. Aušra Šipailienė, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
Dr. Michail Syrpas, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
PhD. René Alexander Herrera Díaz, InnoRenew CoE (Slovenia)
Dr. Matthew Schwarzkopf, InnoRenew CoE (Slovenia)
Dr. hab. Kamila Sałasińska, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
PhD. Thomas Nicol, Nova Pangaea Technologies (United Kingdom)
Dr. Vladimirs Biziks, Surfactor GmbH (Germany)

Program at a glance

Workshops

The participants of the conference will be offered to register for one of the following workshops.

Sustainable solutions: LCA insights into biorefinery technology
LCA is a vital tool for assessing the environmental impact of products and processes, Dr. Karīna Bāliņa from the Circularity Transitions Research Group at the University of Latvia will provide a unique opportunity to dive into LCA’s  complexity.

‘’In this workshop, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of LCA’s core principles and tackle the challenges that often arise in the field. Through various case studies, we’ll witness LCA in action and learn how it informs sustainable decision-making across various industries. We’ll explore the role of waste treatment in LCA, emphasizing the importance of end-of-life considerations. Additionally, we’ll discuss the distinctions between product-centred and material-centred perspectives in LCA and the implications of each. Delving into biotechnologies, we’ll uncover the challenges related to data availability and methodological concerns. Furthermore, we’ll investigate LCA applications associated with greenwashing, helping to distinguish authentic sustainability claims from misleading ones.’’

Converting research findings into clear & concise figures and tables
Dr. Ali Kandemir from the Bristol Composites Institute at the University of Bristol will demonstrate how to better communicate research results by clear and impactful visuals, using different softwares.

’’In this interactive workshop designed for young researchers, you will learn the art of transforming complex research findings into clear and concise figures and tables. Discover when to use a figure to visualize trends and when to opt for a table to present precise data. Through practical guidance and expert tips, you will gain the skills to make your research results easily digestible and informative for your targeted audience, enhancing the impact and clarity of your work.’’

A systematic approach to literature review
Dr. Mikus Dubickis, Assistant Professor at Riga Technical University, will give practical recommendations from his experience and offer to analyze examples of systematic literature reviews done to acquire best practices. Participants will conduct a pilot literature search using a systematic approach to a topic of interest.

’’The workshop will examine evidence-based management, the concept of theory, and the importance of a systematic literature review. Participants will get an idea of the characteristics of a systematic approach and guidelines for developing a review, formulate a research question, define information searches (database selection, keywords, inclusion, and exclusion criteria), and gain insight into information analysis and synthesis.’’

Speakers

What is there for Young Researchers? In a Spotlight Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions and European Research Council
Plenary lecture by Liene Kairiša
National Contact Point for Horizon Europe parts: Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions, European Research Council and the Reforming and Enhancing the European R&I system calls since 2020. Liene offers a variety of support tools – webinars, meetings, training, consultations, pre-screening, help with partner search tools and Funding&Tenders portal etc. Besides that, you may receive tailor – made consultations both individually, for your team or a whole organization. Liene annually improves her capacity and knowledge by participating in network projects WIDERA NET and MSCA-NET, and is a national delegate in EU program committees for ERC, WIDERA, MSCA.

Fostering Academic Integrity Excellence through Young Researcher Organizations
Plenary lecture by Dr. Anna Stikāne
Anna is the head of Innovation Hub at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. Her academic background lies in synthetic biology and biotechnology, which she relies on in her daily work in smoothing the path of research innovations from labs to the market. In 2020 Anna was awarded a PhD in biomedical sciences from University of Leeds, UK. As an active member of the Latvian Association of Young Researchers, Anna strives for openness in Latvia’s science environment, and her talk will touch on the importance of academic integrity, and how joining or building a network of like-minded colleagues can be a valuable strategy in addressing various issues and creating a wider research impact. Research is a collaborative but also highly competitive activity. In theory, only the best of the best get permanent positions. To excel, one needs the support from advisers and group leaders, which makes many young researchers highly dependent on a few people. When young researchers uncover unethical practices of their higher-ups, many face a dilemma of whether and how to report it.

Bio-Based Economy Unleashed: Pitfalls and Opportunities of Polymers and Biofuels for Tomorrow
Plenary lecture by PhD. Miķelis Kirpļuks.
Miķelis is a senior researcher at the Polymer Laboratory of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry. He has more than 15-year experience in the field of polyurethane materials – from polyol synthesis and analysis to polyurethane formulation development and final characterization of polyurethane materials. He has actively participated in activities of several EU FP7 and ERA-NET projects. He also has experience in projects with the European Space Agency, such as CRYOFOAMS and CRYOFOAMS-LW. The first-ever bio-based cryogenic insulation is being developed in the Bio4Cryo project and up-scaled in ESA funded BioSpace project. His scientific endeavours have resulted in 76 research papers indexed in Scopus and his Hirsh-index is 23.

Nature did it right the first time: How can we better utilize biomass for enhancing bio-based products
Keynote lecture by Dr. Matthew Schwarzkopf
Matthew is a researcher and associate professor at the InnoRenew CoE and University of Primorska in Slovenia. His research focuses on biomass utilization, bio-based and novel adhesives, wood-based composites, and wood anatomy.

Bio-sourced fire retardant systems for polymeric materials
Keynote lecture by Dr. hab. Kamila Sałasińska
Kamila obtained a PhD from the Faculty of Materials Engineering at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology in 2015. In 2023, she obtained a degree of Doctor of Science in the engineering and technical sciences in the materials engineering discipline. In her research work at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering at WUT she designs and assesses properties of polymer materials and their composites. Much of the work carried out and published so far has concerned the burning behaviour of polymers and the search for new, environmentally friendly fire retardants. Kamila is a co-author of approx 60 publications, 4 chapters, 6 patents and 3 patent applications. She was a manager in 3 projects and 2 research tasks, and a contractor in another 13, as well as a guest editor of special issues of research journals (Materials, Polymers and Journal of Renewable Materials).

Carbon Sequestration using Biochar
Keynote lecture by Dr. Thomas Nicol
Tom completed his MChem and PhD at the University of York. His PhD focused on cellulose and cello-oligomer aqueous solution interactions from experimental and theoretical perspectives. After his PhD, he began working at Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT), where he was initially employed to establish an onsite laboratory facility and act as a laboratory scientist. NPT are a biomass valorisation company, currently at demonstration scale with their REFNOVA process, producing sugars and bio-carbons from biomass residues. Following an internal promotion, Tom is now working as the Senior Research Scientist for NPT. His research includes process understanding & optimisation, product applications and life cycle analysis.

Application of Deep Eutectic Systems in high-purity textile cellulose samples and lignocellulosic wastes
Keynote lecture by Dr. Tamara Llano Astuy
Tamara received an M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009, a post degree in Process and Chemical Engineering in Sustainable Production and Consumption in 2010 and a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering in 2016, obtaining the extraordinary award of the University of Cantabria. Tamara is assistant professor in the Resource Engineering Department at the University of Cantabria. Her research interests focus on three main pillars: (1) process engineering, simulation and optimisation of biorefineries and textile cellulose manufacturing plants; (2) characterization, hydrolysis, fractionation and detoxification of lignocellulosic biomass and marine biomass; (3) conversion and valorisation of waste and industrial effluents into biofuels and bio-products. Currently she is working with decision-making tools for the evaluation of processes from a techno-economic, social and environmental point of view.

Sustainable Wood Treatment Solutions: The Role of Bio-Based Products
Keynote lecture by Dr. René Herrera
René works at Innorenew CoE (Izola, Slovenia) as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow and serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Primorska (Koper, Slovenia). He holds both an MSc and a PhD in renewable materials engineering from the Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of the Basque Country (Spain). His research is focused on advancing the use of bio-based materials, such as wood and wood-based products, as sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil-derived materials. His work involves enhancing the properties of these materials and introducing new functionalities. René is dedicated to employing green engineering methods to procure ingredients for formulations and applying advanced non-intrusive analytical techniques for quality control of processes and final products.

NORDEEP Summit 2024 Sweden

NORDEEP, the esteemed Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit, is coming to Sweden for the first time!

Join startups, investors, corporations, and key stakeholders for new ideas!

When & Where: May 8th at Södra Teatern

Get your tickets here: https://nordeep.com/stockholm-tickets/

Be a Rebel and be part of it!

What: CRUSH, a feminist business event, founded by Anna Pyykkö and Katja Presnal.

Who: More than 200 rebel leaders.

When: 8 May, 2024

Where: In person at the Helsinki Stock Exchange Building, Pörssitalo.

Crush business event topics:
Modern leadership
Equality
The future
Entrepreneurship.

The theme of Crush 2024 is Be a Rebel, which reminds us that we all can take the responsibility of creating change, and this year Crush also has a separate track for entrepreneurs with a pitching competition.

The event’s speakers include more than 20 business leaders, among whom e.g.
Member of the Parliament, Fatim Diarra
Bestselling author and award-winning photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström from Sweden
Candice Brathwaite, VP of Copywriting at JP Morgan, from the US
CEO Monika Liikamaa, co-founder and co-CEO of Enfuce

CRUSH offers this and more:
Full-day conference
Two stages and tracks: Leadership and Founders
Networking
“Seat at THE Table” program – sit with special guests
Networking Lunch
Gift Bag
1-minute video interview of YOU, shared online (optional)
Exciting Expo
Shopping Bazaar
Pitching competition
Afterwork Party
Fashion Show
Live music by Lilith & The Wildflowers

JOIN US!

Iceland Innovation Week, a festival of cutting-edge technology, creativity, and collaboration is thrilled to announce its dates for the upcoming 2024 edition. From May 13 to May 17, 2024, startup founders, investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the world will gather in Reykjavík to celebrate innovation in all forms.

Iceland Innovation Week is an annual event that serves as a platform to share knowledge and increase visibility of the innovation sector in Iceland and has  established itself as a highlight in the Nordic tech conference ecosystem since being founded in 2020. The main program consists of a flagship climate summit, Ok bye, that combines artistic performances with climate keynotes, and a Takeover event which is a day of panel discussions and fireside chats on innovation. The many side events throughout the week focus on founder stories, pitch events, workshops, happy hours and networking.

“Iceland Innovation Week has become a staple event for entrepreneurs and investors,” said Melkorka Magnúsdóttir, the festival’s co-founder and CEO. “We are thrilled to announce the dates for the 2024 edition and are planning on having an extraordinary lineup of speakers, performers, and partners to join us in Reykjavík.”

The festival is distributed, taking place throughout Reykjavík in offices, innovation centers, restaurants, swimming pools, buses and many other venues. Attendees can look forward to immersive workshops, thought-provoking keynote presentations by industry leaders, interactive panel discussions, engaging pitch events, and exciting networking opportunities. Every year, the festival chooses five themes that cover a broad spectrum of innovation topics, including technology, sustainability, wellness, funding and much more.

Nordic Fintech Summit is more than an event! We are the leading Nordic and Baltic growth platform for digital finance companies and professionals. The focus of the Summit is to explore fintech as the universal growth formula supercharging both financial services and innovative enterprises across all sectors.

When you join Nordic Fintech Summit on May 16th 2024 you don’t just join an event – you join a community and ecosystem!

We see fintech emerging as the universal force driving sustainable growth – not just in finance but across all sectors. We celebrate this every May at Nordic Fintech Summit. Please join us and our global fintech driving sustainable growth cause again on May 16th.

Nordic Fintech Summit is held at the Wanha Satama near the city center.

NOTE: There is no designated parking space near the event venue. We recommend arriving by tram or taxi.The closest parking hall is Kluuvi, which is circa 1,3 km away from the event venue.

FutureLaw 2024 is your gateway to the future of the legal profession. Building on the success of its predecessor, this event offers legal professionals an unparalleled opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving legal landscape. Gain insights into the latest legal technology trends and strategies to excel in the digital age. Network with a global community of legal experts, fostering valuable connections and collaborations.

May 16

09:30 – 10:00
#Lobby
Registration / Coffee
Grab a coffee and warm-up before the day

10:00 – 10:10
#Main Stage
Opening Remarks (Day 1)

10:10 – 10:20
#Main Stage
Opening Speech

10:20 – 10:40
#Main Stage
Emerging Legal Tech Trends: Is this the last human-lawyer conference?

10:45 – 11:05
#Main Stage
The Mindset to Embrace Digitalization

11:10 – 11:30
#Main Stage
The Future of Hybrid Legal Teams

11:35 – 12:15
#Main Stage
Panel: The Future-Proof Law Firm

12:15 – 13:00
#Lobby

— Networking Break —

13:00 – 13:45
#Main Stage
TalTech Panel: Future Skills and IT roles in Legal

13:45 – 14:05
#Lobby

— Coffee Break —

14:05 – 14:45
#Main Stage
Panel: Turning Students into Agents of Change

14:50 – 15:30
#Main Stage
Panel: Gen Z – Your Future Employees (Student)

15:35 – 15:55
#Main Stage
Alternatives to Traditional Law Firms

16:00 – 16:40
#Main Stage
Panel: David vs Goliath – Solo Lawyers vs Firms

16:40 – 16:50
#Main Stage
Closing Remarks

16:50 – 18:00
#Lobby
Networking and Drinks

May 17 

09:30 – 10:00
#Lobby
Registration / Coffee
Grab a coffee and warm-up before the day

10:00 – 10:10
#Main Stage
Opening Remarks (Day 2)

10:10 – 10:30
#Main Stage
The Data-Driven Law Firm

10:35 – 10:55
#Main Stage
Legal Tech in a Client-Focused Approach

11:00 – 11:20
#Main Stage
eCourt – a roadmap to a functioning digital infrastructure for the judiciary

12:25 – 12:05
#Main Stage
Panel: AI – One Year Later

12:10 – 12:30
#Main Stage
AI Act: The Consequences

12:35 – 13:20
#Lobby

— Networking Break —

13:20 – 13:40
#Main Stage
Standardization. The path to a general ontology for legal

13:45 – 14:05
#Main Stage
Lawyer and Cybersecurity

14:10 – 14:50
#Main Stage
Panel: DAO Law firm – Illusion or Reality?

14:55 – 15:10
#Lobby

— Coffee Break —

15:10 – 15:30
#Main Stage
Managing Your Most Valuable Asset

15:35 – 16:15
#Main Stage
Panel: Fighting Value Erosion

16:20 – 17:00
#Main Stage
Panel: Legal Profession: How to Keep Talent Motivated in the Digital Era

17:00 – 17:10
#Main Stage
Closing Remarks

17:10 – 18:00
#Lobby
Networking and Drinks

20:00 – 23:00
#Main Stage
Afterparty
Live Performance and Music

Join us to invest in your professional future, stay competitive, and be part of the legal revolution!

EBAN Congress 2024

After the exciting first edition of Tech Tour Water Tech Programme, we are thrilled to announce and invite you to the Tech Tour Water Tech 2024 Programme, to be held on 21 and 22 May in Aarhus, Denmark. This programme is focused on helping water tech companies to exchange contacts, secure growth, and investment by working together with peers, experts and some of the most active investors in the sector in building lasting business co-operations. It includes online academy sessions, networking evening on 21 May and pitching sessions on 22 May 2024.

Meet the most impactful game-changers in the Water sector

on 21-22 May, 2024 in Aarhus, Denmark

• Investment and partnership: 30 – 35 selected companies
• 45+ investors, VCs, corporate, cluster and expert guests will take part in the event
• Programme with online sessions or services for selection, strategy, meetings and recognition
• Selection or invitation-only for the best entrepreneurs and most active investors, corporations and governmental experts

• Industrial
• Production
• Water Supply and Wastewater
• Household and House Developers
• Urban Flooding and Coastal Protection
• Water Management Tools

Latitude59 is the flagship startup and tech event of the world’s first digital society

Step into the next digital era – the future is NOW. Dive straight into a pulsating hub of innovation and forward thinking. Here awaits a fireworks display of future technology gathered under one roof as you encounter visionaries, innovators, and the industry’s most exciting companies and start-ups. Be the first to see, meet, and explore as you join us on an unparalleled journey through the latest in technology, from AI breakthroughs to revolutionary cloud solutions and the future of mobile communication. Stockholm Tech Show is your gateway to new trends and technologies that define our world.

Welcome to the Nordic’s most important Hi-Tech meeting place – Experience the future today.

+4000 VISITORS
Meetings, new insights, skills development and exchange of experiences

+1000 DELEGATES
Take part of inspiring and insightful lectures

+250 EXHIBITORS
Companies and organizations that showcase the best solutions for you

Join the ultimate Hi-Tech conference with +150 speakers

During two dynamic days, you will participate in a highly relevant conference with a program that reflects and drives developments within the latest technology. The conference’s over 150 speakers, experts, and decision-makers will share the latest insights within the world of technology and the unique perspectives that propel the industry forward.

You will gain knowledge and experiences that prepare you and your organization for tomorrow’s challenges and equip you with the tools to be a frontrunner in the high-tech future. The program reflects and drives development, and in each session, you will be inspired by new groundbreaking technological innovations.

Here, you will have the opportunity to interact and mingle with industry colleagues, create unexpected connections, partake in visionary analyses, inspiring conversations, and new perspectives. The conference provides you with the opportunity to not only follow but also shape technological advancements.

Welcome to a conference where every moment is an opportunity to redefine what is possible in the high-tech world. Are you ready to ignite the future?

The annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict, CyCon, hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence addresses the most relevant issues concerning the cyber defence community. Over the years, Cycon has established itself as a prominent multidisciplinary conference and community-building event, connecting practitioners with academia, governments and military with industry, early career professionals with senior managers.

Each year, around 600 decision-makers, opinion-leaders, law and technology experts of nearly 50 countries meet at CyCon to address current cyber security challenges in an interdisciplinary manner.

SHIFT BUSINESS FESTIVAL
29.-30.5.2024
TURKU

A FESTIVAL FOR PEOPLE AND INNOVATIONS, NOT A CONFERENCE!
SHIFT is built to bring change-oriented people and businesses together to network, learn, and get inspired.
SHIFT calls you to define what the future brings for your business, but also to re-think how your business can impact the future.

SHIFT Business Festival is the highlight of our year, and exactly what it says – a two-day inspirational and fun festival with insightful business content, music, art and matchmaking.

PARTNERSHIPS & NETWORK
SHIFT speakers and partners are ready to co-create with you. We stimulate you to use your newly achieved knowledge and internalize it before you leave our festival grounds. Together with other festival attendees, you shape the future of business, and how business shapes the future.

About LOGIN

The largest, richest in content, and probably the boldest innovation gathering in the Baltics. We name it a festival as we attract quite a crowd – 4 000 game changers, forward thinkers, tech-savvy innovators, and people thirsty for knowledge.   For the 17th time so far, we seek to catch up with the modern world, to dig deeper into the changes and obstacles the progress of technology brings, to get inspired (or frightened) by the innovation pioneers and their mind-bending insights of today’s world, explore the ideas which can lead to the first unicorn and to have a glance at what awaits in the future.

Nordic-RSE in person conference 2024 #NordicRSEconf

May 30-31, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

Abstract call and registrations are now open!

Submit your contribution by March 22nd 2024

Submit a contribution

Register to Nordic RSE 2024 Conference

What is it?

Do you enjoy talking software? Learning tricks about your favorite programming languages? Solving interesting coding problems? Sharing your experiences with other likeminded people? Welcome to the first ever Nordic RSE in person conference! We believe you might really like it here.

We are an association of professionals developing and using software for the needs of research. As such we aim to create a community of researchers, engineers, developers, digital experts and more, to talk about topics that are often overlooked in classical academic conferences. The focus of our conference is not on results of research, but rather on the tools that underlie those results. Additionally, we hope to foster a rich network of exchanges and conversations surrounding the practices of software development in research.

Most research is already built on a foundation of sofware tools and the quality and reliability of those tools is key to producing reliable results. And the importance of software keeps growing. In this conference we want to talk about what pipelines you develop and use for your research, and how you use it, the software you develop, and how you got about developing it.

Where

On the campus of Aalto University in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland.

How you can help

• Submit a contribution! In line with our previous online unconferences, our meetings are driven by our participants! What do you want to talk about?
• Encourage your colleagues to submit a contribution and/or join our association. Since the term RSE is still fairly new, they might not know about it yet and be hesitant to submit something.
• Share the announcement with others.
• Do you want to volunteer and help us run our first in person conference? Join us or get in touch with us!

Call for Contributions

We invite you to submit contributions by March 22nd, on any topics related to research software. Whether you are using it or developing it yourself, we are interested in your experience and expertise. Topics are divided roughly into 3 sessions, “Best Practices”, “Technical” and “Soft Skills”. But don’t let this limit you, many topics are welcome. Just submit your idea and we can discuss and find a spot for it!

All formats of communication are welcome (or check what we have done in the unconference):

• Discussion topics (15-20 minutes): is software, research software community or research software engineering something close to your heart? Come chat with other enthusiasts!
• Demonstrations: show us some tools or software that you like
• Workshops or ReproHacks (max 3 hours in a day)
• Talks (20 minutes including 5 min questions): teach us something new
• On-going projects: share something unfinished or almost working that you would like to get feedback on
• Something else: is there something you would like to share that does not fit any of the previous points? We are looking forward to hearing about it!

The open (or ‘unconference’) session will include on day contributions, topics that arise during the conference.

And of course we will all follow a Code of Conduct.

Program

The schedule is subject to change until the submitted contributions are reviewed.

Day 1: 2024-5-30

All times are EET

• 9:00 – 11:00 : Informal get-together on campus.
• 11:00 – 12:00 : Lunch
• 12:00 – 13:20 : Best practices session
• 13:20 – 13:40 : Break
• 13:40 – 16:00 : Soft skills session
• 18:00 – 20:00 : Dinner
• 20:00 – xx:xx : Sauna

Day 2: 2024-5-31

All times are EET

• 9:00 – 11:00 : Technical session
• 11:00 – 12:00 : Lunch
• 12:00 – 13:00 : Technical session continued
• 13:00 – 13.20 : Break
• 13.20 – 16:00 : Open session

Venue

Main venue: Aalto University, Konemiehentie 1, Espoo, Finland (building called “Kide” but most people don’t know that name). All rooms are right in the lobby area.

Thursday morning, before noon: “Top Lounge”, Otakaari1, Espoo, Finland (building name: Undergraduate Center). You need a keycard to enter this area, and access info will be updated closer to time.

Lunches are in the campus area, a short walk to other buildings.

All areas have step-free access.

Registration

Registration includes both lunches, snacks, and coffee, and all activities. It doesn’t include dinner, which has to be self-paid. Depending on sponsorship, prices and/or included perks may be updated.

There is an evening sauna, but places are limited to ~25 people. The first registrants get priority and spots will be allocated later.

Arrival time

tldr: Arrive Wednesday evening, or very early Thursday for the informal session. Otherwise arriving before noon works.

If you arrive before or during Thursday morning, we have a informal session before noon, which may include demonstrations, social activities, hack time, getting to know each other, or more. If you arrive before noon, you can join us for lunch. Talks begin at 13:00.

If you arrive Wednesday evening, some organizers will be around and we’ll try to arrange some activity together.

Other activities

Our plan includes lunches, conference dinner, sauna.

Wikivoyage Helsinki is usually pretty accurate and has information about the area and other sights to see.

Hotels

There are various hotels within easy walking distance. We don’t have any particular discounts. “Radison Blu Otaniemi” is the default location for university visitors. Other hotels in Helsinki downtown are fine also, the metro trip is 11 minutes (and costs ~3 euros).

Transportation

Aalto University is at the “Aalto University” metro stop.

Air: Helsinki Airport is the default choice. Between the airport and Aalto University, plan for max 1.5 hours (less than one hour is possible if you are efficient). From the airport, follow signs to the train station. Buy a ticket for zones ABC, this will get you all the way to the university (see public transport). Take the first train that comes (either way gets to downtown in about the same time). Walk a bit to the main station and down to the metro station. Take a metro to the stop Aalto University (direction Tapiola or Kivenlahti), then continue in section “public transport”

Ferry: From Tallinn or Stockholm, there are ferries. Expect well under an hour to get from the ferry harbors to Aalto University. (Some attendees are also attending the Nordic e-infrastructure Conference in Tallinn on 27-29 May, they will be taking ferries from Tallinn the evening of 29 May. More info to be announced)

Bus, Train, etc. within Finland: You probably know how to get to the center of Helsinki. Follow public transit below.

Private vehicle: There isn’t free parking, but there are paid lots around.

Public transport: The public transport system is good and easy to use. The stop name is “Aalto University”, and the A entrance may be slightly easier to use. Tickets can be bought at ticket machines, or via the “HSL App”. Aalto University is in the zone B, downtown is in the zone A, tickets last a bit more than an hour and work on any public bus, train, metro, or tram (and as many transfers as you need). AB zone tickets cost 2.95€.

If coming from airport: use single tickets, day tickets not worth it even with one extra trip to/from downtown.

Arctic15 Helsinki 2024 will take place on June 6 & 7, 2024 at Kaapelitehdas – Cable Factory

WHAT IS ARCTIC15?

Arctic15 is the most effective startup-investor conference in Northern Europe. The goal of the event is to look beneath the surface of a business event. Arctic15 enables quality networking, fostering of meaningful relationships and real returns on investment. With the right size, the right people and a focus on meaningful networking, our 15 Principles ranging from Equality and Personal Responsibility to Presence and Quality help get the most out of the event.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Startups, scaleups, investors, large corporations, service providers, startup ecosystem supporters, influencers, media, & anyone with a valid ticket are welcome. In 2022, we had 1500+ participants, 120+ speakers, 550+ startups and scaleups, 500+ VCs, angel investors, and CVCs and 150+ corporations & media representatives from 60 countries.

WHAT ARE THE DATES AND VENUE FOR THE 2024 HELSINKI EDITION?

Dates: 6-7 June 2024
Venue: Kaapelitehdas – Cable Factory
Location: Kaapeliaukio 3, 00180 Helsinki

How to get to the Venue

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT THE PROGRAMME?

Please stay tuned, the program will be announced later here. It focuses on industries, technologies and hot topics, such as Health, Fintech, AI+ Data, Deep Tech, food tech, Saas, Impact, Growth, Exit and health tech. Tracks consist of stage programmes with keynotes, chats and panels, workshops, networking sessions and meetings in the Deal Room.

HOW CAN I GET A TICKET?

You can buy your ticket here. There are Startup, Investor and Attendee tickets, as well as Media Accreditation. As a startup, you can also buy a Demo Stand Package which includes two Startup tickets.

This is an event designed to highlight the next generation of startups in Tampere and connect founders with investors & industry experts.

Back and bolder than before, the Startup Tampere Showcase 2024 is gearing up to be the unmissable pitstop for every tech aficionado, founder, investor, and disruptor in the game.
In the backdrop of the pulsating Tampere region, last year’s standout event celebrated startups galore in areas like Smart City Development, ICT, and Deep Tech. This year? Expect the stakes, and the pitches, to be even higher.

Picture this: 100 startups, from seasoned scale-ups to the freshest bootstraps, converging in a hustle of innovation, and 25 of them getting the spotlight moment on stage they’ve dreamt of. Between high-octane pitches, there’s a treasure trove of happenings – speed-dating sessions that might birth your next big collab, panel discussions that challenge the status quo, and ad hoc meetings where serendipity meets strategy. And because it’s not all business, wind down at the Afterwork, where clinks of drinks meet rooftop views, melodies, and memories.

For those who’ve got their finger on the pulse of Europe’s startup scene, thinking of Tampere might just be synonymous with raw innovation, and this event? It’s where the magic gets tangible. Whether you’re a startup out to shake things up, an investor ready to bet on the next big thing, or simply a tech enthusiast hungry for what’s next, Tampere 2024 is your playground. Buckle up and mark the date; this is where the Nordics shine!

Lighting the Nordics with Resilient Innovation!
Dive into Tampere’s rich legacy, a place where the Nordics’ first lightbulb flickered to life and ignited a relentless pursuit for the new and uncharted. In a world that shifts by the minute, Tampere’s startup mindset shines bright, adapting with dynamism and a kind of resilience deeply etched into its DNA. In this city, we don’t just innovate; we’re driven by dreams, fueled by decisions, and powered into action. As Tampere transitions from traditional manufacturing to smart tech, we’re casting the net wider than ever, encompassing everything from cell phone tech to niche signal processing.

At Startup Tampere Showcase 2024, expect a unique fusion where past successes pave the way for future breakthroughs. Here, startups aren’t just presented; they’re celebrated. With the city’s vast infrastructure, support, and community behind every idea, startups find not just a platform but a catalyst for growth. We’re not just about providing testbeds for rapid prototyping; we’re about marrying the brightest minds with the most audacious ideas. With 30,000 higher education students in Tampere, vitality and innovation are in the air. And it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the connections. In Tampere, you’re two phone calls away from anyone – a compact strength we wield with pride.
Whether you’re a tech titan, a visionary startup, a corporate leader scouting for fresh innovations, or an international investor aiming to tap into the Finnish magic, Tampere’s got your back. Join us for an unparalleled blend of tech showcases, expert panels, networking sessions, and the renowned Afterwork. Experience firsthand why Tampere is more than just a city; it’s a state of mind, an attitude, and the future’s birthplace.

More information TBA. Stay tuned, save the date and secure your spot already now!

Signup ends on: 10.06.2024 00:00

Language: English

Price: Free