Programme

The event is packed with inspiring keynotes from industry thought leaders and global enterprises as well as demonstrations, startup pitching, matchmaking and get-together opportunities.

The unique event location, Bioeconomy Campus, offers multiple opportunities to test technologies in real circumstances, observe modern agriculture machinery and digital solutions in action - but also enjoy Finnish nature and the midnight sun.

Highlights | Tuesday, May 27 | Wednesday, May 28 | Side Events | Additional Programme

Grain field

The programme is preliminary and subject to changes and updates. Please note that the main language of AgriVenture 2025 is English, unless stated otherwise. The countdown is on, we hope you're as excited as we are!

For a quick glance or for printing, here are the event schedules as one-pagers to help you out:

Highlights of an amazing line-up!

Look at this incredible line up of top speakers and insightful sessions on the main stage and get your agrifoodtech business ready for growth! This programme is constantly being updated. The detailed schedule of the main stage programme will be compiled closer to the event dates.

Tuesday May 27, 2025

9:00 - 09:30

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Registration

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Media Event

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

09:30 - 10:00

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Registration

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Media Event

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

10:00 - 10:30

Main Stage

  • Opening & Welcome

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Tentative Programme

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstrairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

10:30 - 11:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Tentative Programme

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

11:00 - 12:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Tentative Programme

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

12:00 - 12:30

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • KeKeMa Steering Group

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

12:30 - 13:00

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Farming 3.0 Introduction

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • KeKeMa Steering Group

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

13:00 - 13:30

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Farming 3.0: Technology Work Demonstration

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

Demo Area, Farming Field

  • Demos (in English)

13:30 - 14:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Pitching Competition Launch

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Farming 3.0: Technology Work Demonstration

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

Demo Area (Farming Field)

  • Demos (in English)

14:00 - 15:00

Main Stage

  • Programme by Rural Network

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Pitching Competition Launch

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Farming 3.0: Technology Work Demonstration

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • FinFoodNet Workshop (in Finnish)

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

Demo Area (Farming Field)

  • Demos (in English)

15:00 - 16:00

Main Stage

  • Programme by Rural Network

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Pitching Competition Launch

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Farming 3.0: Technology Work Demonstration

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • FinFoodNet Workshop (in Finnish)

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

Demo Area (Farming Field)

  • Demos (in Finnish)

16:00 - 17:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Pitching Competition Launch

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Farming 3.0: Technology Work Demonstration

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 12, upstaris (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • FinFoodNet Workshop (in Finnish)

Blue House

  • BioBoosters Hackathon Organisers' Symposium (Invitation Only)

Demo Area (Farming Field)

  • Demos (in Finnish)

17:00 - 19:00

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Networking Event by City of Saarijärvi

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Networking Event by City of Saarijärvi

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Free Time, Networking

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Free Time, Networking

Forestori Lobby

  • Free Time, Networking

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Free Time, Networking

Wednesday May 28, 2025

9:00 - 09:30

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Registration

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

09:30 - 10:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

10:00 - 10:30

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Tentative Programme

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

10:30 - 11:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

11:00 - 12:00

Main Stage

  • Pitching Competition Final

Classroom 120 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

12:00 - 12:30

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

12:30 - 13:00

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Svenskspråkigt Sidoevenemang: Att växa genom internationalisering (in Swedish)

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

13:00 - 13:30

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Svenskspråkigt Sidoevenemang: Att växa genom internationalisering (in Swedish)

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

B-Building

  • Space for Dining

Restaurant Tähkä (Poke)

  • Lunch

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

13:30 - 14:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Svenskspråkigt Sidoevenemang: Att växa genom internationalisering (in Swedish)

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

14:00 - 14:30

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon Pitching

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • National Food Strategy Workshop

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

14:30 - 15:00

Main Stage

  • Agrifood TEF Seminar

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon Pitching

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

15:00 - 15:30

Main Stage

  • Agrifood TEF Seminar

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon Pitching

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • Hankevetäjien tapaaminen (in Finnish)

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

15:30 - 16:00

Main Stage

  • Keynote Speeches

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon Pitching

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 120

  • Hankevetäjien tapaaminen (in Finnish)

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

16:00 - 16:30

Main Stage

  • Pitching Competition Results and Awarding the Winner(s)

Tiedontori Lobby (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon Pitching

Classroom 117-118 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • NTN Hackathon

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Tupa Room, upstairs (Poke)

  • Tentative Programme

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

16:30 - 17:00

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Classroom 12, upstairs (Poke)

  • Additional Space for Dining, Stream from the Main Stage

Blue House

  • Matchmaking (tentative)

17:00 - 17:30

Main Stage

  • Closing Words

Classroom 121 (Institute of Bioeconomy)

  • Press Room

Forestori Lobby

  • Exhibition Stands

Forestori Lobby, Classroom 111, Classroom 108-109

  • Speakers' Corner

Side Events

Please note that there are limited seats available for some of the side events. Please reserve your seat when you register for the event, and remember to cancel your participation as soon as possible if you’re unable to attend.

May 27-28 | NTN (Nordic Testbed Network) Hackathon

The Nordic Council of Ministers is promoting the bioeconomy as a meaningful career path to drive environmental sustainability. To support this goal, university students from the Nordic and Baltic region will collaborate in teams to tackle real-world challenges in the bioeconomy. 

The Hackathon is hosted and organized by Jamk with support from The Nordic Joint Committee for Agricultural and Food Research (NKJ), Nordic Forest Research (SNS) and Nordic Testbed Network. The Hackathon is funded by the Bioeconomy program within the Nordic Council of Ministers.

The hackathon teamwork is closed from public, however, everyone is welcome to follow the pitching at Tiedontori lobby on Wednesday 28 May!

Time: 28 May 2025 at 14:00 - 16:30 PM.

Location: Tiedontori Lobby, Institute of Bioeconomy.

May 27 | Farming 3.0 - Technology Work Demonstration Fueled by EIT Food

Experience Farming 3.0 – technology work demonstration for an immersive event showcasing the latest achievements in agritech fueled by EIT Food. Witness brand new solutions in Smart Bioeconomy Testbed’s real user environment, highlighting innovations in crop and livestock farming, farm cybersecurity, and more.

What to expect:

  • Live demonstrations: See the newest technology in action, from advanced machinery to smart farming techniques.
  • Interactive discussions: Get the chance to exchange ideas and insights with experts and demonstrators.
  • Exhibition Booths: Explore a wide range of innovations and engage with industry professionals on both days.

Join the event to connect with the latest in agricultural technology, discover new solutions, and get a glimpse of what the future of farming looks like!

Time: 27 May 2025 at 13:00 - 17:00 PM.

Location: Classroom 120, Institute of Bioeconomy.
 

May 27 | Media Event

The media event provides an overview of the conditions for sustainable and profitable agriculture in Finland. Additionally, you will hear about the trends and significance of smart agriculture, for example, from the perspective of security of supply. Leading experts and influencers in the field will be present.

Time: 27 May 2025 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Location: Classroom 120, Institute of Bioeconomy.

May 27 | FinFoodNet -hankkeen työpaja (in Finnish only)

Viennin ja kansainvälistymisen tapahtuma yrityksille! 

Etsitkö käytännön työkaluja elintarvikeviennin ja kansainvälistymisen tueksi? Tapahtumassa saat ajankohtaista tietoa viennistä asiantuntevien puheenvuorojen kautta. Lisäksi yritykset pääsevät jakamaan arvokkaita näkemyksiä ja käytännön vinkkejä elintarvikeviennin ja kansainvälistymisen kentältä sekä ideoimaan yhteistyötä.  Tapahtuma järjestetään vain suomeksi. Ennakkoilmoittautuminen, max. 20hlö.

Aika: 27. toukokuuta 2025 klo 14:00 - 17:00.

Paikka: Tupa, POKE.

May 28 | National Food Strategy Workshop by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing a long-term national food production strategy that will extend to 2040. The driving forces behind the strategy work include the rapid changes in the environment where the food sector operates, both nationally and internationally.

What will the agri-food system look like from a technological perspective in 2040? This will be explored in the workshop, where we will discuss what changes are needed to utilize and apply more technologies in the Finnish agri-food system by 2040. The new strategy aims to take sustainable development into account in a more comprehensive way. The vision of the food strategy is: Excellent food from the world’s most sustainable food system!

Time: 28 May 2025 at 10:00 - 12:00.

Location: Classroom 120, Institute of Bioeconomy.

May 28 | Svenskspråkigt sidoevenemang: Att växa genom internationalisering (in Swedish only)

Att växa genom internationalisering - hur stärka din business genom att skala upp verksamheten

Inledare: Tua Takasu, projektledare vid Finsk-svenska handelskammaren i Stockholm. Tua jobbar med bl.a, mentorprogram och enskilda företag för att förbättra företagens förmåga att hävda sig på den globala marknaden. Vid seminariet öppnar hon upp vad en internationaliseringsprocess innebär? 

Kommentarer: Per Frankelius, innovationsledare och Karolina Muhrman, organisationsledare vid Linköpings universitet öppnar upp hur Agtech Sweden jobbar med innovationsmiljön för morgondagens lantbruk. Vad kan vi lära oss av dem? 

Företagarens innovationsresa: Jack Mattson från åländska Våffelrakan, kom på en andra plats i tävlingen ”Finlands framgångsrecept 2025”. Med sin produkt Röstivåhveli- rå riven åländsk potatis tillagat i våffeljärn – har produkten utvecklats från foodtruck-företag till ett sortiment som ingår i alla S-marketar i Finland. (tbc)

I samband med evenemanget serveras en lätt lunch. 

Tid: 28 maj 12:30 - 14:00

Plats: Tiedontori lobby, Institutet för bioekonomi.
 

May 28 | Hankevetäjien tapaaminen: taloudellisesti kestävä ja teknologisesti kehittyvä maatalous (in Finnish only)

Toimiiko hankkeesi maatalouden kannattavuuden, digitalisaation tai älymaatalouden parissa? Tule hankevetäjien tapaamiseen verkostoitumaan, keskustelemaan yhteisistä haasteista ja pohtimaan hanketyön vaikuttavuuden pullonkauloja. 

Mukaan mahtuu 20 nopeimmin ilmoittautunutta. Tapaamisen järjestävät maaseutuverkostoyksikkö ja AgriHubi.

Aika: 28. toukokuuta 2025 klo 15:00 - 16:00.

Paikka: Luokkahuone 120, Biotalouskampus.

Additional Programme

May 26 | AgriVenture Pre-event: Traditional Sauna Experience at Ruustinna

Experience the Finnish Sauna heritage with a Traditional Sauna Healer!

Time: 26 May 2025.

  • Sauna Ceremony for women at 5.30 PM (duration 1,5h)
  • Sauna Ceremony for men at 7.30 (duration 1,5h)

Location: Ruustinna, Paavontie 1, 43100 Saarijärvi.

Price: 79 € / person

See the details (pdf).
 

May 27 | Networking Event by the City of Saarijärvi

You are warmly welcome to the Networking Event organised by the City of Saarijärvi. Come and hear about the services the city offers for companies and entrepreneurs. In addition, financial experts from the Central Finland Regional Development Centre and Pop Bank will be present in the event. Complementary snacks will be served during the event.

Time: 27 May at 17:00 – 18:00 PM 

Location: Tiedontori Lobby, Institute of Bioeconomy.

May 27 | Networking Dinner at Kukonhiekka

The networking dinner will be organized in Kukonhiekka, a beautiful spot in the Finnish lake scenery. There will be a delicious buffet dinner made from local ingredients, networking opportunities, and live music.

Time: 27 May 2025 at 19:00 PM.

Location: Kukonhiekka, Kukonhiekantie 35, 43101 Saarijärvi.

Participation in the dinner is only possible through pre-registration, and places are limited. Sign up when you register to enjoy a unique spring evening with the event participants!

We organize a non-stop bus transfer from the event venue to Kukonhiekka starting at approximately 18:15 PM until the start of the dinner. After the dinner there is bus transfer from Kukonhiekka to the pick-up points mentioned under “Practical information”, both to Jyväskylä and Saarijärvi, at approximately 22:00 PM. 

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot refund unused dinner tickets.

May 28 | Valtra Factory Visit

After the event, you have the opportunity to join a tour to Valtra factory in Suolahti, Finland. Book your seat through the registration form - only 15 seats available!

Time: 28 May 2025 at 17:30 PM. Buses leave the venue at approximately 17:30 and return to Jyväskylä and Saarijärvi at approximately 20:00. 

Location: Valtra Oy, Valmetinkatu 2, 44200 Suolahti.