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

Dear Students and Alumni,

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.  

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 and services

Programme 

17.00 Registration, Pop-up stands & refreshments

17.30 Opening Words
Leadership Coach and Facilitator Anne Liljestrand, Focus Tiger

Many Forms of Entrepreneurship
Discover how curiosity, connections and your international perspective can become powerful tools for entrepreneurship. Valentin and Katerina from Business Helsinki will share practical inspiration for identifying real problems, testing startup ideas and taking your first steps in Helsinki.

Business Advisors Valentin Babitzin & Katerina Eskelinen, 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
• CEO Hassanein Al-Boujasim, Akkad Group
• Keynote Speaker, Author, Employment Specialist Hope Nwosu

Pop-up stands:

• Business Helsinki – Serving Helsinki-based businesses, entrepreneurs, employers and international talent
• Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises
• START Helsinki – Connecting the next generation of entrepreneurs in Helsinki and beyond
• 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?
Leadership Coach and Facilitator Anne Liljestrand, Focus Tiger

19.30 Event ends

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. ✨ 

Time & Venue

• Thursday 8^th October 2026, at 17.00–19.30
• Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13, Helsinki

Registration

There are limited seats in the event so reserve your place soon. Participation in the event is free of charge. You are warmly welcome!

Organisers: Arcada, Diak, Haaga-Helia, Laurea and Metropolia