Must-Attend Industry Events in Finland 2026
Finland’s technology and industrial landscape continues to mature in 2026, with a strong calendar of events bringing together engineers, founders, operators, investors, and policy makers. Across deep tech, energy, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, these events offer a grounded view of where skills are tight, where investment is flowing, and where hiring decisions will land next.
Here is our curated view of the events in Finland we consider essential in 2026, and what we at Intelligent Employment are most interested in listening to at each one.
Winter Satellite Workshop | 20–23 January 2026 | Espoo
What we are watching for: Clear signals around satellite manufacturing scale-up, mission operations capability gaps, and where experienced systems engineers are most in demand. We are also listening closely for how companies plan to retain talent as programmes move from R&D into production.
The Winter Satellite Workshop has become a key meeting point for Europe’s satellite and space ecosystem. With Finland’s growing role in Earth observation, NewSpace manufacturing, and downstream applications, this event attracts a highly technical audience.
EnergyWeek Vaasa | 16–19 March 2026 | Vaasa
EnergyWeek Vaasa remains one of the strongest regional energy events in the Nordics, bringing together power generation, grids, hydrogen, and industrial energy users.
What we are watching for: Practical discussions around workforce availability in energy engineering and project delivery. Vaasa consistently highlights the gap between investment ambition and experienced technical leadership, particularly in grid modernisation and energy storage.
Participation in the daytime events is free of charge, however you must register to attend.
Konepaja 2026 | 17–19 March 2026 | Tampere
The number one event in the metal industry, the action-packed Konepaja trade fair, celebrates its 10th anniversary, and it’s bigger and more impressive than ever! Showcasing the latest machinery and equipment, the event covers the entire production chain from design to finished products.
What we are watching for: Insights into advanced manufacturing hiring, automation skills, and where SMEs are struggling to replace experienced machinists, maintenance engineers, and production leads.
By registering as a visitor, you can enter the fair free of charge. The alternative to registration is an admission ticket at €30 (incl. VAT).
AI SpringForum | Helsinki | 25th March 2026
AI Spring Forum continues to bridge applied AI, research, and enterprise use cases, drawing founders, engineers, and decision makers into the same room. This is a Member-Only or Member-Led Access.
What we are watching for: Less theory and more clarity on what AI roles are realistically hireable in Finland. Demand for AI engineers remains high, but we are watching how companies balance specialist hiring with upskilling existing teams.