Kokkola West Coast Cooperation Workshop 4.-5.4.2024

Welcome Kokkola West Coast Cooperation Workshoppiin!

The shared goal of Centria University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, and Turku University of Applied Sciences – the so-called West Coast Universities of Applied Sciences – is to deepen collaboration centered around digital manufacturing technology, robotics, and clean energy solutions. The long-term goal is to strengthen the West Coast’s knowledge base and thereby support regional development. The West Coast cooperation also aims for closer interaction with Uppsala, Västerbotten, and Umeå. This tight-knit collaboration enables the implementation of more impactful R&D projects, the offering of high-quality joint training, and helps address the region’s shortage of skilled workers.

Program

Thursday, April 4, 2024

10:00 Laboratory tours and preliminary development brainstorming at the equipment stations, lunch and breaks as agreed

13:00 Lunch for those arriving by train

14:00 Joint program

• Updates from the West Coast

• Management team and steering group status review

• Program overview of the event

15:00 Group division

• Groups will work on developing project proposals/other collaboration ideas based on the previous sessions

• Goal: concrete outcomes, proposals

• Management team splits into groups to provide feedback and guidance

19:00 Joint dinner

Friday, April 5, 2024

09:00 Groups continue working, resulting in plans for further development of proposals and submission

11:00 Joint review and next steps in West Coast cooperation

12:00 Closing lunch