Timetable & Program

COWORK

8:00-9:00 – General information for companies

CoWork is located on the 1st floor of the M section of Microkatu.

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 

SAVONIA CAMPUS HEART

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?

9:30-11:25 – Company pitches & speed meetings for students – Part 1

This program is in Finnish and possibly some in English.

• Envineer Oy
• Kuopio Health
• Matkailukeskus Rauhalahti
• Nordea
• 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

12:00-13:25 – 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:

• Toni Saksman, CEO, Kalpa Hockey Oy
• Samu Kainulainen, Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland
• Hermanni Kokkonen, Account Manager, OP Pohjois-Savo, Business Services
• Helena Puhakka-Tarvainen, CEO of Lietsu Hotel

• The host is Jonna Koponen, Professor of Marketing at the University of Eastern Finland.

14:00-15:30 – 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
• Savon Voima
• 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

GASTRO

9:00-14:00 – Continuous Learning Backstage

This program is in Finnish.

Gastro is located in Microkatu CoWork, on the 1st floor of the M section.

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.

KIITO

9:00-16:00 – Job search coaching

This program is in Finnish and in English.

Kiito is located on the 2nd floor of the H section of Microkatu (above the gym).

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.

BUSINESS CENTER

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

POINTTI

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.