
4.2.2026 NOVAPOLIS KUOPIO
Venue: Novapolis CoWork & Savonia Kampussydän, Microkatu 1
A new event is coming! Sessions Talents adds a new dimension to the original Sessions.

Venue: Novapolis CoWork & Savonia Kampussydän, Microkatu 1
A new event is coming! Sessions Talents adds a new dimension to the original Sessions.
For Companies
Companies and company representatives! Registration for Sessions Talents is now open!
At the event, you can visit different themed areas at the time that suits you best.
There are several participation options: you can attend just to listen and explore the topic, or you can be at a stand and pitch, and everything in between.
The event features student-oriented programs on the Kampussydän student stage and company-oriented programs on the CoWork company stage.
STUDENTS: This registration form is intended for company representatives only. Students do not need to register separately for the event.
Welcome
Sessions business event was held at Novapolis in April 2025. After its great success, the event is now expanding with Sessions Talents, a new dimension that connects talents and companies.
The future of work is being built right here – Sessions Talents 2026 is a new kind of recruitment and networking event that brings together both domestic and international students with companies in an impactful way.
At the event, you can explore different theme areas at a time that best suits your schedule.
Place:
Novapolis, Microkatu Campus, Savilahti, Kuopio
Time & date:
Wednesday, February 4th at 9 AM to 4 PM
To who:
The event is free of charge and open to everyone – students, companies, and educational providers alike. The program will feature sessions in both Finnish and English.
Main organizers:
Novapolis is the main organizer of the event, carried out in close cooperation with our key partners: Savonia University of Applied Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Savo Vocational College, and Talent Hub Eastern Finland.
We reserve the right to make changes.
Program
Sessions Talents is built around meaningful encounters and concrete opportunities.
It is designed equally for both domestic and international students and companies.
The event truly focuses on connecting the right people—whether for internships, theses, projects, jobs, entrepreneurship, business growth, or internationalization.
Are you looking for a job, summer work, or an internship?
Interested in entrepreneurship, or searching for a suitable thesis topic?
Sessions Talents gives you the opportunity to connect directly with experts from companies and education providers.
Students do not need to register separately for the event, just come along whenever the theme or schedule suits you!

Does your company need new talent, interns, student project participants, insights for continuous learning, or support for business development?
Sessions Talents helps you find the right experts from education providers in North Savo and showcases concrete services that schools offer to support business growth.

For Students
Companies participating in the event that you can come and meet and network with. The company stands are located in the Savonia Campus Heart.
You can come to the stands to talk to companies in Finnish or English.
Note! Some companies will not participate in the company presentation / speed meeting, but will be available at their stand according to the schedule below.
The rights to make changes are reserved.
These companies will be present at the event from 09:00 to 11:00:
• Envineer Oy
• Kuopio Health
• Novapolis
• Saimaa Audit Oy
• Savas-Säätiö
• Tiimihenki Oy
These companies will be present at the event from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
• K-Supermarket Matkus
• OP Pohjois-Savo
• Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
• Peeässä
• Ravintolamestarit
• RPS Brewing Oy
• Snellman EDU
These companies will be present at the event from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM:
• Beckhoff Automation Oy
• GE HealthCare Finland Oy
• Hydroline Oy
• Nordcloud Oy
• The Finnish Defence Forces
These companies will be present at the event all day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM:
•Advania Finland Oy
• Biketaxi Finland / Vanha Satanen Oy (on site from 12 PM to 4 PM)
• Business Kuopio (on site from 12 PM to 4 PM)
• EU4DUAL higher education network
• Kuopion kaupunki (on site from 12 PM to 4 PM)
• Opiskelijatöihin.fi / Opiskelijan Itä-Suomi ry
• POK Group Oy
• Ponsse Oyj
• Rakennuttajatoimisto HTJ Oy
• Savon Voima
• SOL Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy & SOL Palvelut Oy
• TyöNavigaattori (on site from 12 PM to 4 PM)
Timetable & Program
8:00-9:00 – General information for companies
This program is in Finnish.
• Interns / internships
• Student projects (theses, dissertations, etc.)
• RDI (Research, Development & Innovation) and infrastructure opportunities
Speaking on stage:
• Ville Nivalainen / UEF
• Kaija Sääski / Savonia UAS
• Maija Savolainen / Savo Vocational College
9:00-9:20 Talent Hub Eastern Finland: Services and support for employers to recruit international students
This program is in Finnish.
• Presented by Project Manager Päivi Vestala, Center for Continuing Learning, UEF
9:20-9:30 Language support services for workplaces
This program is in Finnish.
• Presented by Language Expert Virpi Moilanen, Center for Continuing Learning, UEF
9:30-10:00 Translation technology applications to aid communication – solutions for everyday translation needs in working life
This program is in Finnish.
We present solutions for everyday translation needs in working life. The workshop will be led by Maarit Koponen, Professor of Translation Studies, University of Eastern Finland. Students from the Linguistic Data Sciences Master’s Degree Programme will present solutions in practice.
• Translation applications to support everyday conversation
• Translating and subtitling video material
• Real-time translation of presentations and meetings
• Language models to help write and edit foreign language text
10:00-11:00 – Panel discussion: Continuous training (continuous learning) and staff development opportunities
This program is in Finnish.
Speaking on stage:
• Riitta Turjamaa / Savonia UAS
• Sanna Iskanius / UEF
• Maija Savolainen / Savo Vocational College
• Jenni Mäklin / FinVector
9:00-9:30 – General information for students
This program is in Finnish and in English.
• Welcome to the event
• What does the event offer?
9:30-10:30 – Company pitches & speed meetings for students – Part 1
This program is in Finnish and possibly some in English.
• Envineer Oy
• Kuopio Health
• Novapolis
• Saimaa Audit Oy
• Savas-Säätiö
• Tiimihenki Oy
10:30-11:00 – Entrepreneurship stories: Could I be an entrepreneur?
This program is in Finnish.
• HaVe Living Solutions (Eeli Hautakangas & Samu Vesiluoma)
• Mantox Solutions (Matias Putkonen & Otto Puikkonen)
• Also hear about the services of Business Center Pohjois-Savo on your path towards
entrepreneurship
11:00-12:00 – Talent Hub: Translation technology workshop
This program is in Finnish.
We present solutions for everyday translation needs in working life. The workshop will be led by Maarit Koponen, Professor of Translation Studies, University of Eastern Finland. Students from the Linguistic Data Sciences Master’s Degree Programme will present solutions in practice.
• Translation applications to support everyday conversation
• Translating and subtitling video material
• Real-time translation of presentations and meetings
• Language models to help write and edit foreign language text
12:00-13:00 – Company pitches & speed meetings for students – Part 2
This program is in Finnish and possibly some in English.
• Biketaxi Finland / Vanha Satanen Oy
• K-Supermarket Matkus
• OP Pohjois-Savo
• Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
• Peeässä
• Ponsse Oyj
• Ravintolamestarit
• RPS Brewing Oy
• Snellman EDU
• SOL Palvelut Oy
13:00-14:00 – Alumni Stories
This program is in Finnish.
Come and listen to inspiring alumni stories from graduates of various educational institutions:
• Helena Puhakka-Tarvainen, CEO of Lietsu Hotel
• Samu Kainulainen, Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland
• Hermanni Kokkonen, Account Manager, OP Pohjois-Savo, Business Services
• Toni Saksman, CEO, Kalpa Hockey Oy
• The host is Jonna Koponen, Professor of Marketing at the University of Eastern Finland.
14:00-15:00 – Company pitches & speed meetings for students – Part 3
This program is in Finnish and possibly some in English.
• Advania Finland Oy
• Beckhoff Automation Oy
• Business Kuopio
• GE HealthCare Finland Oy
• Hydroline Oy
• Nordcloud Oy
• SOL Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
• The Finnish Defence Forces
• TyöNavigaattori
15:00-16:00 – Talent Hub Eastern Finland: Concrete examples on how the Talent Hub’s services bring students and employers together
This program is in English.
• Presented by Marko Pietilä, Internationalization Specialist, UEF and Johanna Taavitsainen, RDI Specialist, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
9:00-14:00 – Continuous Learning Backstage
This program is in Finnish.
At the Continuous Learning Backstage, companies have the opportunity to network and receive
information about:
• Training services for companies
• Continuing education
• Expert services
• Open University, University of Applied Sciences (UAS), and Master’s level UAS studies
At Backstage, you will meet representatives from the following organisations:
University of Eastern Finland, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Savon Vocational College, Rastor Institute, and SnellmanEDU.
9:00-16:00 – Job search coaching
This program is in Finnish and in English.
What is currently important to you in your career or job search? At the job search coaching, you can chat and exchange ideas with an expert about career opportunities, decision-making and employment. Stop by for a moment and get clarity on your next steps.
At the job search coaching, you can also have a photo taken for your CV/LinkedIn. The photos will be taken by photographer Ezekiel Kuhogan and the photo shoot is free of charge.
10:00-11:30 & 12:30-16:00 – Entrepreneurship coaching
This program is in Finnish and in English.
Room number: B1003
Students will recieve entrepreneurship coaching by experts from Business Center Pohjois-Savo.
Students are offered:
• Practical tools for developing entrepreneurship
• Low-threshold opportunity to present a business idea or ask for an advice without an appointment
• Coaching
• Practical tips
• Workshops
11:00-17:00 – Pharmacy SpeedREKRYDating
This program is in Finnish.
The University of Eastern Finland’s School of Pharmacy and the pharmacy student association Fortis ry organise a SpeedREKRYdating side event alongside the Sessions Talents event.
The purpose of this event is to bring companies and graduating students together so that employers and employees can meet!
The day will include tailored matchmaking meetings organised in a Speed Dating style, networking, useful new information, and interesting discussions.
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