🇫🇮 Tech Events in Finland

Build a Working Prototype in 4 Hours with AI

Join us for a hands-on Vibe Coding Mini Hackathon, where developers, vibe coders, product managers, designers, business developers, founders, and curious builders come together to prototype real solutions using modern AI tools like Claude, VS Code, Copilot, Cursor, and other coding agents.

This is not a traditional hackathon. If you're curious about how products can be created in the new AI era, this session is for you.

It's a fast-paced 4-hour build session focused on turning ideas into working prototypes through collaboration between people with different backgrounds and skill sets.

You don't need to bring a team or even an idea - we'll provide challenges, and teams will form at the beginning of the session. The goal is to create balanced teams that combine technical, product, and business perspectives.

During the session, participants will:

• Form small multidisciplinary teams
• Choose a challenge or propose their own*
• Prototype a solution using AI tools
• Present what they built at the end

*To propose a challenge, describe it in the registration form or send it to the organizers before the session. We share the full list of challenges with participants in advance.

**Special opportunity! **Teams giving demos will have the chance to pitch their projects on 13 November at the AI Campfire at Epicenter, taking their prototype to the next level.

This event is for:

• Developers experimenting with AI-assisted workflows
• Vibe coders exploring rapid prototyping
• Product managers validating ideas quickly
• Business developers testing new concepts
• Designers shaping user experiences
• Founders and entrepreneurs building new solutions

We review registrations to create strong teams and maximize the chance that everyone leaves the session having built something real.

This event is hosted together with:

Dave Vasquez - CEO at Rollyy
Vitaly Isaev - CEO at KO Data
Reidar Wasenius - AI Researcher, Aalto University
Anujin Tuvshinjargal - Marketing assistant at Epicenter Helsinki

About the session
What truly motivates people?
Do rewards really boost motivation?
How do punishments (bad consequences) shape our behaviour?
In the age of AI, is our motivation rising, falling, or simply changing?
In this interactive session, we’ll explore these questions through classic experiments and recent research, your own experiences and powerful coaching questions. Along the way, we’ll see why agile ways of working and motivation are so closely connected. No lecture.

Key takeaways
The right reward for the right work: motivation boosters, motivation killers, and how punishments shape our behaviour.
The gap between science and work: what research says vs. what we actually do
Your own motivation spectrum: where you, or your team, stand, and how it connects to your goals
Motivation in the AI era: what’s changing, and what it means for you and your team

Who is it for?
Leaders, change agents, Agile coaches and Scrum Masters, and anyone curious about what drives people.

Bring your motivation and curiosity. That’s all you need!

Your host
Duygu Nergis Akdeniz is an Agile Coach and Project Manager based in Finland, with over 16 years of experience across organizational change, technology, project management, and coaching, with global accreditations.
Over the past decade, she has contributed to Agile and digital transformations in various roles, working with organizations ranging from scale-ups to global corporations.
She combines her technical back ground and coaching skills to support collaboration, continuous improvement, and organizational growth.
She is currently exploring how AI is reshaping the future of work and influencing organizational and team dynamics.

Helsinki Coaching Circle
Our monthly Coaching Circles are a safe and collaborative space for all members of the community and participants of the events to share their experiences, tools and more. The event follows the Agile Finland's Code of Conduct.

"Why agile stops at R&D — and what changes when teams are designed around customer value"
Many agile adoptions stop at the boundaries of R&D. Teams become “agile,” yet customer service, operations, and product development remain disconnected — creating delays, handoffs, and blind spots exactly where fast feedback and learning would matter most. In this talk, we share a real-world case involving four teams working on a cross-industry software platform for energy, climate, and environmental management.

Rather than optimizing R&D in isolation, we deliberately redesigned multiple teams to cover the entire customer journey, integrating product development, customer service, and operations into a single product group. This restructuring helped break down long-standing knowledge silos, shortened feedback cycles, and created a shared understanding of systemic constraints that had previously remained invisible.

Instead of presenting a polished success story, this session focuses on how we got there, what did not work initially, and which ongoing experiments continue to shape the product group today.

Agenda:
17 doors open, networking, snacks, drinks
17:45 showtime: Wolfgang Steffens - Beyond R&D: Designing Product Teams for the Entire Customer Journey - a LeSS Case Study
break
~18:45-20 Q&A + discussions

Welcome to the Finnish Testing Meetup Group
November 2026 get together!

Let us continue on our collective journey learning about testing and quality and improving our skills together!

Host
FTMG Meetup November 2026 edition is hosted by Solita.
Host from Solita will be:

• Marko Hietala
• Jenny Salo

Event program:
17:00-17.30 Arrival, refreshments and mingling
17:30-17:45 Opening words
17:45-18:30 Presentation 1 + Q&A + discussions
18:30-19:00 Break w. mingling and networking
19:00-19:45 Presentation 2 + Q&A + discussions
19:45-20:00 Announcements & infos
20:00-20:30 Mingling & discussions
20:30 Venue closed

There will be snacks and drinks available generouosly provided by Solita!

Let's be polite:
Please respect host and arrival timeslot -> be in time.
Please respect the registration and high demand -> register and join onsite but please update your RVSP in time in case you cannot join.

Note: it is a good habit to carry an ID with you in case the host security requires such.

Presentations:
In this session we will have two presentations from:

1. Victor Rincon from Smartly
2. Kimmo Frisk from Supercell

Victor's presentation
Title: Testing APIs without API tests, contract testing in your pipeline
Abstract: Have you ever been blocked in your API testing because the API was down? Or because its signature has changed?
Let's have a brief intro to contract testing and share some ideas from the trenches on how that can be an option when planning your API testing strategy.

Kimmo's presentation
Title: AI in QA: Can You Truly Vibe Quality?
Abstract: AI is changing the way we approach software testing, opening up new possibilities even for those without a traditional programming background.

Through real-world examples, experiments, and lessons learned from Kimmo Frisk's own experiences, you'll see how someone with limited coding knowledge has used AI to solve everyday challenges, make testing more efficient, and explore possibilities that previously seemed out of reach.

Along the way, you'll learn what worked, what didn't, and what to watch out for when using AI in QA. The talk offers practical insights, lessons learned, and ideas you can apply to your own testing workflows.

Warmly welcoming you all to this learning, sharing and networking session,

Brgds FTMG organizers;
Nina, Szilard, Jani, Jamina and Mikko

Tekoäly muuttaa ohjelmistokehitystä nopeammin kuin ehdimme sopeutua. Tule kuulemaan, mitä se tarkoittaa käytännössä: kolme puheenvuoroa kokemuksista, kysymyksistä ja siitä, mitä tekoälyn aikakaudella kannattaa oppia.

Ilta on suunnattu ohjelmistokehittäjille, arkkitehdeille ja muille ohjelmistokehityksen muutoksesta kiinnostuneille. Et tarvitse aiempaa kokemusta tekoälyagenteista — uteliaisuus riittää.

📅 Keskiviikko 11.11.
🕔 Ovet auki klo 17.00, ensimmäinen puhe alkaa klo 17.30
🕗 Päättyy noin klo 20.00
📍 Loihteen toimisto, Aleksanterinkatu 15 B, 00100 Helsinki
🥤 Tarjolla alkoholittomia juomia ja pientä purtavaa

Ohjelma

Ohjelmistokehitys autonomisten agenttien aikakaudella
Joonas Laukka, Senior-konsultti (ohjelmistokehitys ja AI engineering), Loihde

Mitä jos voisit antaa tekoälyagentille kehitystehtävän ja palata myöhemmin tarkastamaan valmista pull requestia? Agenttien kyvykkyys kasvaa vauhdilla, mutta laatu ja turvallisuus eivät saa jäädä jalkoihin. Katsotaan, miten ympäristö rakennetaan niin, että tekoäly saa enemmän vapautta menettämättä kontrollia.

Tietoturvallinen AI-kehitysympäristö
Teemu Pätsi, Digital Forensics and Incident Response -asiantuntija, Loihde

Koodausagentti toimii kehittäjän oikeuksilla. Se voi suorittaa komentoja työasemalla ja päästä käsiksi yrityksen sekä asiakkaiden luottamuksellisiin tietoihin. Miten agentin toimintaa ja pääsyä tietoihin voidaan rajata kehitystyön sujuvuudesta tinkimättä?

Miten skaalata design system AI:n avulla
Abraham Freeman, Konsultti (Design Engineer), Loihde

Käyn läpi, miten skaalasin yhden asiakkaan design systemin sekä designin että koodin näkökulmasta. Hyödynnän esityksessäni käytännön esimerkkejä ja demoja siitä, millaisesta prosessista on kyse. Toivon, että kuulijoille jää käteen konkreettinen esimerkki siitä, kuinka voi edetä nopeasti ja pitäen kiinni laadun säilymisestä.

Puheenvuorojen jälkeen jatkamme keskustelua ja vaihdamme kokemuksia rennosti. Tule mukaan kysymään, haastamaan ja tutustumaan muihin alan tekijöihin!

Tapahtuman järjestää Loihde.

Vaasa Hacklab holds open house every Wednesday. Come and learn about our members, tools and projects.

Vaasa Hacklab pitää avoimet ovet joka keskiviikko. Tervetuloa tutustumaan jäseniimme, työkaluihin ja projekteihin.

XmasJKL 2026 returns to Jyväskylä, Finland on 13 November 2026, with a free “Day Zero” program on 12 November, continuing its long‑running role as the Finnish game‑industry business seminar. Since 2015, the event has brought together developers, entrepreneurs, publishers, investors, students, and industry professionals for a focused day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Hosted by Peliosuuskunta Expa, XmasJKL has become a key annual meeting point for the Finnish games ecosystem.

The 2026 edition once again highlights the latest trends shaping Finland’s world‑leading game industry. Attendees can expect expert talks from renowned speakers across development, business, marketing, community, and creative leadership. Previous editions have featured leaders from Rovio, Housemarque, Geeklab, Zaibatsu Interactive, and Microsoft’s Minecraft Ambassador program, reflecting the event’s strong industry connections and practical, experience‑driven content. Sessions are designed to inspire, educate, and provide actionable insights that teams can apply immediately.

XmasJKL also offers a uniquely warm and community‑driven atmosphere. The event includes lunch, evening snacks, and drink tickets across all pass types, ensuring a relaxed environment for meaningful conversations. The After Party—open to all pass holders—creates additional opportunities for networking and collaboration. For studios looking to showcase their work, the event offers Demostand deals, including discounted tickets when booking a stand, making it an accessible platform for emerging teams.

With its combination of high‑quality talks, approachable networking, and a supportive community, XmasJKL 2026 is ideal for developers, founders, students, and anyone interested in the Finnish game industry. Whether you’re seeking business insights, creative inspiration, or new professional connections, the event delivers a compact, high‑value experience in the heart of Central Finland.

Organiser: Peliosuuskunta Expa (Finnish Game Industry Cooperative)

REGISTER

"Day Zero" at Digi & Game Center! We shall have a day before the main #XmasJKL event a "Day Zero" networking event at Digi & Game Center

"Day Zero"at Digi & Game Center!

We shall have a day before the main #XmasJKL event a "Day Zero" networking event at multiple times awarded Coworking space and Ecosystem Digi Game Center (DGC). Digi & Game Center is also the place where IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetups happens now days.

The Premises are just 15 min from Matkakeskus by walking or about 5 min walk from Jyväskylä city center .

Day Zero - Schedule

Detailed PROGRAM* TBA

11.30
Doors Open

12.00 - 12.10
Welcome words by Peliosuuskunta Expa

BREAK (15 min)

13.10 - 13.30
Speaker announcement soon

13.35 - 14:05
Pitch Patch 1

BREAK (15 min)

14.20 - 14:50
Pitch Patch 2

14.50 - 16:00
Free Networking, see the premises & testing demos

*schedule may be subject to change

THANK YOU!

See You at #XmasJKL - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar Fri 13th Nov 2026

Get Tickets & see to awesome program at www.xmasjkl.com

Read more about:

Digi & Game Center

This is day event is open for all, but we would like to know how many is visiting so please do sign via Eventbrite too

Address:

Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2, 40100 Jyväskylä

Check: How to get to Digi & Game Center?

GET A TICKET TO MAIN EVENT #XmasJKL

Welcome to the meetup Women & Non-binaries in QA! The event offers a supportive and safe space for women, non-binary people, and anyone in IT who does not identify as a man. The aim is to build community, share practical knowledge, and deep dive to quality assurance. It is also a place for open conversations about IT work and improving inclusion in the industry.

The purpose of the event is to have a sociable evening and our theme for this event is Cyber Security in Quality Assurance. You’ll meet VALA’s Seyda Baysal (Test Automation Developer) and Erika Laamanen (Test Automation Developer). This time we’ll have a short introduction to Cyber Security in QA which follows a 1,5 hour long workshop in two groups. You don’t need to bring your own computer for this workshop.

Whether you’re already working with software quality assurance looking for new aspects in cyber security or completely new to these themes - this event is for you! Anyone interested in networking with like minded people and learning about QA and cyber security, is welcome!

Host and venue

This meetup will be hosted by VALA at their Erottaja office.
Your hosts from VALA will be Anni Paro. This event will be held in English.

VALA’s office, Erottajankatu 11 B, 3rd floor, 00130 Helsinki. You’ll find the entrance on the courtyard. At the door, you’ll find a door buzzer labeled “VALA”.

Unfortunately VALA office is partially inaccessible. For more detailed information about accessibility, practical matters or need of assistance, please contact Anni (+358503247484).

Event Program
16.30 Doors open, refreshments, food and mingling
17.00 Opening words from the organizers
17.05 Security risks of LLM systems from a QA perspective
17.30 Workshop
19.00 Mingling
20.00 Venue closes

How we meet / Our Approach
During this event, we’ll follow the safer space guidelines. You can read more about VALA's safer space guidelines here.

Also, please respect the host and arrive on time. If you are unable to attend, remember to update your RSVP so that people on the waitlist can join instead.

How to enroll?

Click "Attend" in Meetup and answer the questions to register.

If the event is full, no worries! We recommend joining the queue, as cancellations may still occur on the day of the event.

Did PHP2Shell affect your WordPress sites, or did you manage to dodge the bullet?

This November, we're skipping the slides and opening the floor for discussion! The meetup starts at 17:00 @ Teerenpeli, in the centre of Tampere (https://www.teerenpeli.com/en/Restaurants/Tampere-Teerenpeli).

Let's get together to share our experiences with PHP2Shell, discuss the aftermath, and exchange ideas on how to better prepare for the next big WordPress security vulnerability.

Some topics to get the conversation started:

• Did PHP2Shell affect you or your clients?
• How did you investigate and handle the situation?
• Are there still loose ends to deal with?
• What did we learn, and what would we do differently next time?
• What tools and practices help keep WordPress sites secure?

No presentations, no speakers — just an open conversation with fellow WordPress enthusiasts.

You don't need to be a security expert or have firsthand experience with PHPShell to join. Come share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply learn from others!

See you in Teerenpeli!

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## About the meetup
We're a group of local WordPress developers, designers, and publishers who get together to share our knowledge and experience, and to meet other WordPress users in the area. This WordPress Meetup is open to all who love WordPress --- join us!

If you have ideas for upcoming meetups, feel free to leave a comment here or contact the organizers on the #meetups-tampere channel on Slack.

## Slack
The local Finnish Slack community is a great place to meet other WordPress enthusiasts and get help with WordPress-related issues. Details on how to sign up are available on WordPress Finland page: https://fi.wordpress.org/chat/

## Sponsorship
Our meetups are run by volunteers and could always use some support from the professional community for example with venue and snacks. If your company is interested in sponsoring an upcoming meetup or hearing more about it, leave a message on the #meetups-tampere channel on Slack or contact us directly through our meetup page!

## Local communities

• Helsinki #WPHEL meetup.com/WPHelsinki/
• Jyväskylä #WPJKL meetup.com/Jyvaskyla-WordPress-Meetup/
• Seinäjoki #WPSJK meetup.com/seinajoki-wordpress-meetup/
• Tampere #WPTRE meetup.com/tampere-wordpress-meetup/
• Turku #WPTKU meetup.com/Turku-WordPress-Meetup/

To reach the whole WordPress community in Finland on X, use the hashtag #WPFI https://x.com/hashtag/WPFI

Are you an avid RPG fan? Or perhaps you were always curious about it, but never got a chance to dive in? 🤔
In this workshop, regardless of your previous experience, you get to learn the fundamentals of what makes TTRPGs tick by playing one.

Join us on this adventure hosted and sponsored by Small Giant Games! 🧙

• Play through a TTRPG session that simulates a mega-campaign
• Learn the fundamentals about what makes RPGs tick
• Challenges with bringing the true role playing experience to a digital medium
• The advantages of making your own micro RPG with step by step guide

The workshop is presented by spellbinding Nicholas Leppanen ✨.

About the speaker: Nicholas Leppanen is a former Rovion that is now teaching game design at Xamk University. Obsessed with tabletop games in general, he has now turned his attention to creating tabletop RPGs both big and small.

DATE: November 12th (Thursday)
TIME: 18:00
LOCATION: Small Giant Games office, Aleksanterinkatu 13, 00100 Helsinki.

• There're limited spaces for the event (50), so we ask you to be mindful of others and change your RSVP on time, so the people on the waiting list could join. Thank you!
• Light snacks and refreshments would be provided by the host

#XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Seminar Fri 13th of Nov, Ilokivi, Jyväskylä The most relaxed game business seminar & networking

Join us for an exciting in-person event, #XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar, on Fri Nov 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM. This seminar will take place at Keskussairaalantie 2, 40100 Jyväskylä, offering a fantastic opportunity to network and learn from industry experts.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Finnish game industry, as well as valuable business strategies. Gain valuable knowledge from renowned speakers, engage in interactive discussions, and forge new connections with like-minded professionals.

Whether you're a game developer, entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the gaming world, #XmasJKL 2026 is the place to be. Don't miss out on this incredible event that promises to inspire, educate, and entertain.

Mark your calendar, and get ready to level up your game industry expertise at #XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar!

#XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar Fri 13th of Nov, Ilokivi, Jyväskylä , Ilokivi, Jyväskylä The most relaxed game business seminar and networking event. Put your Christmas hat on and join us!

Opening words 11.00

Expert speakers - 12.00-19.30*

After Party Networking + Next Level Awards - 20.00-23.00

*schedule may be subject to change

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Academic Pass - 75 € (inc. VAT. 14%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 2 Drink tickets

Business Pass - 99 € (inc. VAT. 14%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 3 Drink tickets

VIP Pass - 155 € (inc. VAT. 14%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 5 Drink tickets,

* VIP Dinner on 13th Nov 2025 (location TBA)

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Going to attend as a min group of over 3 people?

We'll give -15% OFF from the total price for bigger groups!

contact info@expa.fi for more details

GET A STAND DEAL!

Buy min 2 TICKETS and STAND get -15% OFF, contact info@expa.fi for more details

Email us tuomas.roininen@expa.fi or alistair.dunn@expa.fi and get your offer.

Check out our hotel offers from our website www.xmasjkl.com

Come and learn what is futures readiness and how to stay one step ahead of the competition.

📍 Sofia Helsinki (Lyhtysali)

AI is changing engineering and manufacturing – fast!

Learn how AI can help your engineering and design already today: faster design cycles, fewer errors, higher quality and better cost-efficiency. Come and learn what is futures readiness and how to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Join us on the eve of Slush for an evening with forward-thinking leaders:

• Keynote by futurist Niko Herlin: Future-readiness – Can you renew in time? AI in the engineered world.
• Keynote by futurist Ira Stening: Key global drivers on the horizon already affecting the skills you need today – Future-readiness in engineering & manufacturing.
• Live demo and use cases of CADSense, the AI brain for technical drawings. Teamit's most ambitious AI product is deep into the piloting stage.
• Network with with fellow decision-makers and investors.
• Enjoy good food and drinks to round off the evening.

The event is free of charge and seats are limited. Doors open at 17:00 and programme starts at 17:30. The full programme will be updated in the Agenda. Please register by November 9.

We hope to see you at Sofia Helsinki!

Don’t miss out on one of Slush 2026’s biggest side events at Apollo Live Club! Come network, connect & enjoy drinks on the house!

German x Finnish Beer Together is a unique evening that brings together Finnish and German Startups, Investors, Hub Managers, Accelerators and Ministries. You can look forward to a relaxed networking experience featuring valuable business opportunities, new connections and last but not least - free drinks!

The event is organized by the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (AHK Finnland) and presented by:

• Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (Germany)
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland
• Business Finland & Enterprise Europe Network
• Startup Germany
• Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS)
• BRYCK Startup Alliance
• Aalto University
• Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
• Hessen Trade and Invest
• Rheinland-Pfalz Gold
• WTSH - Business Development and Technology Transfer Corporation Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
• City of Dortmund

We are expecting over 700 attendees, including more than 400 representatives from Germany and around 100 investors and 150 international accelerators and corporations .

Registration is required to attend the event.

At the entrance you will receive a badge with your name and company on it. The badges will have different colored bands depending on the category you belong to:

• Yellow = Startup
• Green = Investor
• Red = Accelerator
• Blue = Corporates

By registering for the event you agree to be photographed and filmed. You agree that the footage may be used for marketing purposes by the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce.

Learn fundamental software testing concepts in our comprehensive 3-day course.

Winter edition is here!

Location Notice: This time we are in Vaunusali! When you come into Korjaamo don't take the usual door, take the door opposite to that one!

Come as you are, this is a low threshold event to share knowledge in and get to know the community around Databricks in Finland!

Format:
- 2 speakers presenting something they have done with Databricks
- Good time to meet others in the community with refreshments

Agenda:

• Helen - Arttu Laapotti (Data Architect), Konsta Könönen (Senior Analytics Engineer):
• Networking break with refreshments
• Tieto CareTech, Haroun Shehata (Lead Platform Architect):

NB: If you know someone or would want to present yourself, please reach out to anyone of the organizers!

Hey there!

Come join us at the GDG Tampere meetup where you can catch up with friends, chill out, and network with awesome people. We’ve got some cool talks lined up on AI and AI-assisted coding! There will be opportunity to enjoy snacks and drinks, allowing you to mingle and share ideas with like-minded individuals. Towards the end of our event, there is possibility to try out sauna!

We’re particularly excited to create a productive and enjoyable environment, upholding a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for everyone, in line with our community values. Check out our Code of Conduct for more information on keeping our meetup welcoming for all participants.

Agenda

5:00 PM: Doors open

Venue opens for guests

5:30 PM: Talk

Agents are shipping. Are they dependable?

6:30 PM: Talk

TBD

7:30 PM: Talk

TBD

8:30 PM: Free mingling

9:00 PM: Doors close

Hosts

Aki Ristkari - Reaktor (Lead Cloud Architect)

Lead Cloud Architect at Reaktor // Google Developer Exper

Jari Timonen - Codento (Lead Cloud Architect)

Jussi Puustinen - Efima (Customer Success Enthusiast)

Partners

Reaktor (https://reaktor.com)

Codento Oy (https://codento.com/)
Apps + AI Innovations.
Our passion.
Your edge.

Efima (https://www.efima.com)

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-tampere-presents-gdg-tampere-ai-amp-vibe-coding-meetup-1/.

The best side event at Slush:

A technical conversation with:

• Alexey Milovidov (CTO at ClickHouse)
• Erik Bernhardsson (CEO at Modal)
• Wulfie Bain (International Applied AI Lead of OpenAI)

Moderated by Matt Robinson from Accel.

19:00 Doors Open
19:45 Panel Starts
20:15 Q&A
20:30 Networking & Pizza

This one is for the builders!

Our next in-person meetup is on Thursday, 19 November, hosted by Black Belts at their office in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. The street address is Siltasaarenkatu 12 A 3 (7th floor).

We'd love to see you there. Seats are limited, so please register only if you plan to attend. If your plans change, that's completely fine. Just release your spot early so someone on the waiting list can join.

Agenda:
17:00 - 18:00 Azure Databricks case
18:00 - 18:45 Networking & Food Sponsored by Black Belts
18:45 - 20:00 Fabric AI panel

Sessions:
Azure Databricks case:
TBD

Fabric AI Panel:
Join us for an interactive Microsoft Fabric AI panel discussion featuring Microsoft MVPs!

We will explore a wide range of AI-related topics, including AI tools, MCP servers, Project Osmos, vibe coding in Microsoft Fabric, agent guardrails, context rot, and much more. This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions and join the conversation!

Do not worry if some of the topics or terminology are unfamiliar to you. We will briefly introduce and explain each topic before diving into the discussion, so everyone can follow along and participate.

Want to speak at a future meetup? If you have a topic idea or want to share your experience with the community, get in touch with Vesa Tikkanen, Oskari Heikkinen, Heini Ilmarinen or Aleksi Partanen.

Registration
Please note that registration for this event takes place via Pretix, not Meetup.
🎟️ Register here: http://pretix.eu/kcd/tampere-nov/

Welcome to our November Meetup hosted by Knowit!

Date: 19 November

Schedule:
17:00 Doors open
17:00 - 17:30 Networking
17:30 - 18:00 Host & organizers - Welcome and practicalities
18:00 - 18:30 Kubernetes Security Incident: Investigate, Contain, Recover - Richard Andersson, Senior Cloud Consultant @ Knowit
18:30 - 19:00 Break. Networking with food and drinks
19:00 - 19:30 What a Control Plane for Kubernetes Manifests may look like? - Vitaliy Zabolotskyy, Staff Cloud Platform Engineer @ AlphaSense
19:30 - 21:00 Networking

NOTE: Pictures might be taken during the event and be published to this meetup page. Also there will be a livestream during the event which picks up audio from the space. If you do not want to be included in any pictures, please let the organizers know.

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pass an exam certifying you as an ISTQB® Certified Tester

• Learn aspects of test planning, estimation, monitoring and control.
• Understand and use international standards and terminology.
• Understand and implement effective testing techniques.
• Be well prepared for the exam.
• Identify the missing testing skills for the career development purposes.

• Fundamentals of software testing
• Testing throughout the life cycle (software development models, test levels, test types)
• Test design techniques (e.g. specification-based or black-box techniques, structure-based or white-box techniques)
• Static testing (static testing techniques, review process, tool-assisted static analysis)
• Test management (test organisation, test planning and estimation, test progress monitoring and control, risks)
• Tools to support testing (types, benefits and risks)

WomenHack - Helsinki - Employer Ticket - November 24, 2026

Dynamic conversations, a level playing field for all attending companies, and an empowering atmosphere! Through our signature 5-minute speed rotations format, companies can engage with a diverse pool of talents and quickly identify potential hires who align with your team's vision.

It doesn't take much to prepare of one of our evenings. Half of the effort is just showing up, having those conversations, and making those connections. We also provide the full list of event attendees for followups after the evening.

- Meet and engage with the local talent community

- Engaging and fun 5 minute speed format

- Get the full candidates list for follow ups

- Flat participation fee, no hiring fees/commissions

Our evenings are designed to foster connections and facilitate meaningful conversations in our signature 5-minute speed rotations format. We kick off on the Welcome Stage with sponsor keynotes, followed by speed interviews, and we close each session with a happy hour (Open Networking) giving you the opportunity to connect with more candidates.

Whether you're actively seeking your next extraordinary hire, or just looking position your employer brand within the talent community, everyone wins at our events!

• Connect directly with quality talent and start the hiring relationship early

• Showcase your brand, technologies, and projects to a diverse audience of tech professionals and innovators

• Highlight your company’s support and commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Get in front of handpicked talents and hire women who are amazing at their jobs

We invite you to join us in working towards the vision of equalizing the playing field in the tech industry while building mutually benefitting from an inclusive team.

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Come to connect with Industry Leaders and Researchers Shaping Smarter Future Data Centers.

Where AI, Energy & Data Centers Meet

Come to connect with industry leaders and researchers to shape the ideas for smarter future data centers.

Join employers, technical professionals, students, educators and ecosystem partners for a free, in-person event exploring how data centers,

We’ll discuss the skills the industry needs next, how existing experience can open new opportunities, and how employers and educators can help build the workforce behind the infrastructure. Part of the Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship and powered by the Watson Institute.

You need a sansaino account to apply.

1. Join the sansaino network.

2. Apply to attend. Once you’ve joined, complete the event application.

Applications are reviewed individually. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

01 — Which technical skills will be most needed over the next 3–5 years?

02 — How is AI changing infrastructure and workforce requirements?

03 — Which existing IT, engineering and technical skills can transfer into data center careers?

04 — What are the biggest barriers preventing technical talent from accessing new opportunities?

05 — How can employers, schools and ecosystem partners work together more effectively?

A full day of keynotes, industry perspectives, and panel discussion on data centers, AI, and cybersecurity with networking built in throughout.

Full speaker line-up and session details to follow.

Students and technical professionals

Explore how your existing skills and experience could connect to opportunities in data centers, AI infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and related fields.

Employers

Meet technical talent and share the skills your organisation needs as infrastructure and technology evolve.

Educators and ecosystem partners

Connect with employers and others working to build the region's future technical workforce.

Tervetuloa PowerUp! Live Meetup tapahtumaan kuulemaan Power Platform -aiheisia esityksiä ja verkostoitumaan. Tapahtuman mahdollistaa Innofactor ja se järjestetään Espoon Keilarannassa osoitteessa Keilaranta 9, 02150 Espoo.

Rekisteröidy tapahtumaan ja muista kutsua kaverisi myös mukaan. Paikkoja on rajoitetusti! Tapahtumassa on tarjolla mielenkiintoisia esityksiä ja keskustelua Power Platformiin liittyen.

Aikataulu (16:30 - 20:00)
16:30 - 17:00 - Ovet auki
17:00 - 17:05 - PowerUp! intro
17:05 - 17:40 - Tervetulosanat ja asiaa Innofactorilta
17:45 - 20:00 - Paneeli - Ignite 2026:n tärkeimmät uutiset, Power Platformin rooli agenttiaikakaudella sekä asiakkaiden kokemukset ja opit

Paneelissa:
Karoliina Kettukari, OP
Teemu Miettinen, KONE
Vesa Nopanen, Fellowimind
Risto Lahi, Innofactor

Paneelin moderointi:
Kimmo Koski, Meltlake
Filipp Koivu, Gofore

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Haluatko puhujaksi PowerUp! Meetup tapahtumaan? Kerro siitä meille:
PowerUp! Meetup (Finland): Call for Speakers @ Sessionize.com

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Welcome to this PowerUp! Live Meetup event, which this time powered by Innofactor. Register for the event and remember to invite your friends too. Seats are limited! There will be interesting sessions and discussions related to Power Platform. Sessions are held in Finnish by default.

Welcome to our second meetup of the Platform and Infrastructure Community Finland!

Join us for an exciting evening with riveting talks, groovy people and tasty snacks!

Details of the talks and speakers will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

Agenda:

17:30- Open doors
18:00 - Welcoming words, Organizers
18:05 - PolarSquad introduction
18:15 - Talk 1 - TBA
19:00 - Break
19:15 - Talk 2 - Scaling Developer Experience without a Platform Team, Niko Kivelä & Jacob Lärfors, SOK
20:00 - Ending words, Organizers
20:05 - Mingling & Networking
20:30 - Event ends, pack up

Scaling Developer Experience without a Platform Team, Niko Kivelä & Jacob Lärfors, SOK

Developer Experience (DevEx) can mean different things for different people.

As a team focused on enhancing other teams' DevEx we've had to be systematic about it.
But what can a small team do to scale their work when the developers are in the hundreds?

In this talk we briefly introduce our definition and approach to DevEx at SOK.
We will share some examples of initiatives we have and things that seem to work.
The focus will be on the internal product we have built to support the growing needs of our engineers and the industry.
This is a little story of being at the right place at the right time.

Jacob is a forward-thinking engineer with a product mindset.

Having worked in many different roles, as well as founding and leading a small software consultancy, his passion still lies with helping teams and other engineers to succeed.
Currently he works as a Principal Engineer in the Developer Experience team at SOK. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlarfors/

Niko is a technology leader with over three decades of experience in technology and two decades of working with teams, having built his career by helping others succeed. He's an engineer by heart who has been at the center of digital transformations at several industry-leading companies while dedicating extensive time to community building. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikokivela/

The chatbot on your website. The tool that sorts job applications. The AI model inside your product. 🧐

The EU AI Act has something to say about all three.

Join AI Collective Finland for a practical, interactive evening that makes the EU AI Act easier to understand. We’ll look at what it could mean for the way your organisation builds, buys, and uses AI.

Leonard Madetoja, Founder & CEO of Kaamos AI, will explain why the Act matters beyond large technology companies. He will show how to start thinking about AI use, risk, and accountability in a way that fits your role.

Kaamos AI is a Helsinki-based B2B startup that automates cybersecurity management, risk monitoring, and compliance for European software companies.

After the keynote, Leonard and co-facilitator Adrianna Janusz, Co-founder & Chief Commercial Officer at Kaamos AI, will lead small-group discussions based on real scenarios.

We will look at questions like these:

• Could you list every AI tool your team used this week?

• Your HR team trials an AI tool that ranks job applicants. Who could it be unfair to?

• A person signs off on every AI decision. Is that real oversight or a rubber stamp?

• Your product runs on a model you didn’t build. When it gets something wrong, whose problem is it?

This is not a legal deep dive. It is a chance to test your thinking, compare perspectives, and leave with a clearer view of what to do next.

Here’s what you can expect:

🧠 An introduction to the EU AI Act’s risk-based approach

💡 Real-world examples involving AI tools you may already use or buy

🎯 A practical way to think about risk, transparency, human oversight, and accountability

💬 Peer discussion and new connections across industries and roles

Whether you’re a founder, manager, professional, student, or simply curious, this evening is for you. No legal or technical expertise required.

Come curious. Leave with a clearer view of what the Act means for you, and better questions to ask.

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Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!

The AI Collective** **is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.

All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct.

Tervetuloa mukaan Microsoft Security User Groupin (MSUGFI) tapahtumaan! Tapahtuma järjestetään Elisan tiloissa Helsingissä.

Tule mukaan osallistumaan, kuulemaan, oppimaan ja verkostoitumaan rentoon iltaan. Tapahtuma on tarkoitettu kaikille Microsoft-tietoturvasta kiinnostuneille.

*HUOM* Tarvitsemme jokaisen osallistujan etu- ja sukunimen tiloihin sisäänpääsyä varten. Täytäthän ilmoittautumislomakkeeseen koko nimesi varmistaaksesi sisäänpääsyn!

Ohjelma:

• 16:45: Ilmoittautuminen ja vapaata minglausta
• 17:00: Tervetulosanat (MSUG aktiivit)
• 17:15: Asiantuntijapuheenvuoro: TBA
• 18:00: Tauko
• 18:15: Asiantuntijapuheenvuoro: TBA
• 19:00: Loppusanat ja pohdinnat (MSUG aktiivit)
• ~19:20: Tilaisuus päättyy

Explore the Robot Framework AI ecosystem, get practical tips, share experiences, and connect with the community.

Welcome to the Robot Framework AI Meetup!

Join us for an opportunity to explore practical ways to use AI with Robot Framework. Get hands-on tips, discover useful ideas and resources, and learn how to make AI part of your everyday work.

The event will be hosted at Sogeti, with snacks and drinks provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that the agenda and session descriptions may still be subject to minor changes.