Are you ready to expand your horizons, strengthen your network, and develop a mindset that supports your career growth? Join us for an inspiring evening focused on entrepreneurship, career development, and real-world insights from international alumni.
This event is mainly aimed at international alumni, but you can participate if you are close to graduation and interested in the theme.
What to expect:
- Insightful talks on different forms of entrepreneurship, including entrepreneurial skills and self-employment
- Practical perspectives on how an entrepreneurial mindset benefits any career
- Inspiring panel discussion featuring international alumni sharing their entrepreneurial journeys
- Opportunities to connect, network, and engage with other alumni
- Interactive pop-up stands where you can explore new ideas, services, and opportunities
Programme:
17.00 Registration, Pop-up stands & Refreshments
17.30 Opening Words
Leadership Coach and Facilitator Anne Liljestrand, Focus Tiger
Many Forms of Entrepreneurship
Will the labour market become more entrepreneur-focused in the age of artificial intelligence? Entrepreneurship is not only about starting a business – it is also a mindset and a way of showcasing one’s expertise. In this talk, a keynote speaker from Business Helsinki will explore what entrepreneurship can look like today and in the future.
Katerina Eskelinen & Valentin Babitzin, Business Helsinki
Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Working life
Keynote Speaker, Author, Employment Specialist Hope Nwosu
Panel Discussion – International Alumni Stories on Entrepreneurship
Founder Bambi Dang, FunFox AI
Co-Founder and Business Consultant Eunice Moono, Resource Centre Moono-Valo
CEO Hassanein Al-Boujasim, Akkad Group Oy
Keynote Speaker, Author, Employment Specialist Hope Nwosu
Workshop and Pop-up stands introductions
Pop-up stands:
- Business Helsinki – Serving Helsinki-based businesses, entrepreneurs, employers and international talent
- Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises
- START Helsinki – pitching competitions, company and startup visits, networking events, workshops and talks, as well as connect with the wider START network and opportunities across Europe
- International House Helsinki and Helsinki info – Information and public authority services
- Start-up Refugees – Network supporting immigrants in employment and entrepreneurship
19.00 Workshop: When you need to do everything – How to focus and communicate what matters most? by Anne Liljestrand, Focus Tiger
19.30 Event ends
Time, venue and registration
Thursday 8 October, 2026 at 17–19.30
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13