Prepare to be SHIFTED to festival mode at our various official side events, brought to you by our partners. Check out the events during SHIFT week and remember to pre-register when needed. Most events are free and open to all, whether you are a SHIFT ticket holder or not.
SHIFT SPEAKER & PARTNER DINNER
DAY 0
SHIFT week kicks off at the traditional dinner on the 22nd of August with a delicious three course meal, live music by Turku Music Festival and relaxed networking with our partners and speakers.
Invitation only.
WHEN: 22.8.2023
TIME: 17.30-21.00
WHERE: Restaurant Mauno, BioCity, Kupittaa
FINANCE, LAW & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COCKTAILS
DAY 0
OmaSP, Lexia and Turun yrittäjät join forces to organize a relaxed yet informative side event on SHIFT Eve. Business and pleasure guaranteed: enjoy an expert panel discussion and live music over cocktails and snacks! Register your spot by contacting turku (at) omasp.fi.
WHEN: 22.8.2023
TIME: 18.30-21.00
WHERE: OmaSP office, Yliopistonkatu 21
TURKU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST EVENT
DAY 1
The morning side event on the festival’s opening day hosted by the Turku Chamber of Commerce explores the evolving security landscape and its impact on the business world.
The key note speaker of this event is CEO Risto E. J. Penttilä from the Nord West Office. Mr. Penttilä will enlighten us on the opportunities that arise from the changing security situation, providing valuable insights for businesses.
The event is free of charge for members of Turku Chamber of Commerce. The event is held in Finnish.
WHEN: 23.08.2023
TIME: 8:30-10:30
WHERE: SparkUp, Tykistökatu 4, Kupittaa
BERGGREN BREAKFAST EVENT
DAY 1
Berggren invites you to enjoy breakfast, sparkling and interesting insights around compliance and data usage especially from the viewpoint of growth companies.
The event is in Finnish and open to all. Location is in the immediate vicinity of the SHIFT venue.
WHEN: 23.08.2023
TIME: 9- 10:15
WHERE: Berggren Oy, Tykistökatu 2-4 B, (Eurocity 4. Floor), Kupittaa
JCI OFFICIAL SHIFT SIDE EVENT
DAY 1
All jaycees are welcome to the traditional JCI Side Event before the official SHIFT after party right next to the event venue at SparkUp (Tykistökatu 4B). What to expect? Light refreshments, jaycee stories and great company! The event is free and open to all members.
WHEN: 23.08.2023
TIME: 16:30-18:30
WHERE: SparkUp, Tykistökatu 4, Kupittaa
SMART EXPERIENCE DESIGN BY TURKU DESIGN STUDIO
DAY 2
Turku Design Studio, a part of the University of Turku, is hosting a side event at their own premises, conveniently located near the event venue (400 m, 5 minutes’ walk from the Visitor Centre Joki).
The speaker for the Smart Experience Design Workshop is professor Yong Se Kim, Director of Turku Design Studio, at the University of Turku.
Turku Design Studio extends a special invitation to business innovators and decision-makers who are interested in driving long-term success for their products and services in the future.
Workshop participants will gain insights through collaborative activities, including:
- Understanding what experiences entail.
- Exploring smart experiences.
- Discussing smart experience design using customer experience data.
The event is free and will be conducted in English. No pre-registration is required, but coffee will be available for the first 40 attendees.
WHEN: 24.08.2023
TIME: 14:00-15:00
WHERE: Turku Design Studio, Lemminkäisenkatu 28, Kupittaa (5 min walk, 400 m from Visitor Centre Joki)
GLOBAL FOUNDERS NETWORK MEETUP
DAY 2
Global Founders Network is a community where international startup founders based in Finland and the local startup communities can come together, exchange ideas and learn through networking.
The network will organize it’s next meetup in connection to SHIFT. Gain valuable insight from investors’ point of view on investment readiness, join the discussion on how to network across startup hubs, and mingle with like-minded people with a slice of pizza!
The event is free and open to everyone, register before 22nd of August.
WHEN: 24.08.2023
TIME: 15:00-18:00
WHERE: SparkUp, Tykistökatu 4, Kupittaa
LOIKKA PREMIUM LOUNGE
DAY 1 & DAY 2
Loikka opens their offices and roof top terrace at Kupittaa to all SHIFT guests on both festival days, just an elevator ride up from the festival venue. Prepare for chilling and networking over cool drinks!
WHEN:
23.8. from 11-17
24.8. from 11-16
WHERE: Loikka office, Lemminkäisenkatu 14-18 A, Kupittaa
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