For Visitors

Who this is for

Startup Summit Kuopio is open to people who want to understand what is happening in the regional startup ecosystem and meet the people building it.

This is a good fit if you are:
A student or young professional interested in startups
A founder, freelancer, expert or service provider curious about the ecosystem
Working in business, research, education or public development roles
Simply interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and regional growth

What you can expect
Keynotes and practical insights from people building real companies
A startup pitch competition with feedback from experienced judges
Opportunities to meet founders, investors and ecosystem actors
A focused event with substance, not just generic networking

Why attend as a visitor
See what kinds of startups are being built in Eastern Finland
Get a realistic view of early-stage entrepreneurship
Build useful new connections in a natural setting
Learn from conversations that are grounded in practice

How to participate
Buy a visitor ticket and join the event for the day
Listen to talks, follow the pitch competition and take part in networking
You do not need to pitch, invest or represent an organization to attend