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 brings together experts and graduates to explore the many forms of entrepreneurship – from starting your own business to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in any career path. Discover how initiative, creativity, and adaptability can open doors in today’s rapidly changing job market.
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 and services: Business Helsinki, Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises, Employability platform Herizon, International House Helsinki & Helsinki info and Start-up Refugees
Whether you aim to start your own business or stand out in the job market, this event will give you ideas, tools, and connections to take the next step.
The event is aimed at international alumni and students close to graduation whose native language is not Finnish or Swedish and who may face challenges finding their place in the Finnish labour market.
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.
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
- Chief Marketing Officer Shaker Halabeya, Calori
- CEO Hassanein Al-Boujasim Akkad Group
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
- Employability platform Herizon – Helping international professionals become employable
- 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
Organisers: Arcada, Diak, Haaga-Helia, Laurea and Metropolia.
Time, venue and the registration
Thursday 8 October, 2026 at 17.00–19.30
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13
Registration
Explore the programme and register via online form.
There are limited seats in the event so reserve your place soon.
You are warmly welcomed!
