Build Your Network, Build Your Career – Boost Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

- Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13

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, services, and opportunities 

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 Oy

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
  • START Helsinki – pitching competitions, company and startup visits, networking events, workshops and talks, as well as connect with the wider START network and opportunities across Europe
  • 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

Time, venue and registration

Thursday 8 October, 2026 at 17–19.30 
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13 

Register here by October 1st.

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.

Come as you are – leave with new perspectives, contacts, and inspiration! We hope to see you at Helsinki City Hall.

Yours,
Arcada
Diak
Haaga-Helia
Laurea
Metropolia

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