YoungTalk25
Welcome to the YoungTalk25 event !
YoungTalk25
12.8.2025
16.15-20.45
Wasa Innovation Center,
Gerbyntie 16, 65230 Vaasa
Join us for an inspiring evening at YoungTalk25 on 12 August 2025 at the Wasa Innovation Center!
The event brings together Ostrobothnia’s young international talents and businesses to explore how global expertise can strengthen regional success. Throughout the evening you’ll hear both first-hand stories from international professionals and insights from companies, then work together on solutions that can build a more attractive and inclusive world of work.
The programme features energising talks by Laura Lindeman (Business Finland), international talent Judy Thai-Tuovinen, and Sara Nyyssölä from the Ready for Talents project. You’ll have the chance to dive into interactive discussions from three perspectives—young talent, business, and entrepreneurship—through table sessions, pitch talks and hands-on co-creation, creating a unique space for fresh ideas and solutions to emerge.
The evening culminates with closing remarks by Minister Joakim Strand and a joint exploration of next steps toward a more sustainable and international working life. YoungTalk25 is where ideas meet action—see you there!
Programme
16: 15 Networking
16.45 Opening Remarks and Highlights from YoungTalk24 by Moderators Cathy Leonelle, Johanna Välimäki and Sami Korpela
Get Inspired: Thriving with International Talent
- Laura Lindeman (Senior Director of Work in Finland Unit at Business Finland)
- Presentation of Ready for Talents -project results (Sara Nyyssölä)
17:45 Co-creation Starts
17.45
A moment of interaction with the audience
Theme 1: Young Talent´s Perspectives
Pitch Talk: Abel Muparadzi, Edupower
Solution discussion at the tables
18.30
A moment of interaction with the audience
Theme 2: Business Perspectives
Pitch Talks: Chi Nguyen, Alteams
Solution discussion at the tables
19.15 Break
19.30
A moment of interaction with the audience
Theme 3: Entrepreneurship Perspectives
Pitch Talks: Robin Hagqvist, Vaasa Entrepreneurship Society
Solution discussion at the tables
20.15 Closing Remarks by Joakim Strand (Minister)
20.30 Exploring Solutions and Next Steps by Moderators
20.45 Event ends
