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Event: E2 Connect - Navigating career paths in Finnish companies as an international academic

Internationalization in Finland, News

Join us on June 6th from 2-4 PM for a unique opportunity to mingle with fellow academics and professionals. Connect with experts from E2 Research over a cup of coffee and delve into the world of societal engagement for international academics in Finland.

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Please note, this event is in-person only. There will be no streaming link.

Welcome to E2 Connect: Navigating career paths for international academics in Finnish companies - a networking event aimed at international academics in Finland organized by the project Small and Midsize Enterprises and Foreign Workforce in Finland (PIKEUS).

Join us on Friday 6 June in Helsinki to explore opportunities for international academics to collaborate with companies in Finland, gain valuable insights into recruitment practices, and expand your professional network. Connect with fellow international researchers, as well as experts from E2 Research over a cup of coffee and light refreshments.

 

Event details:

📅 Date: June 6, 2024
🕒 Time: 13:30 - 16:00 (program starts at 14:00)
📍 Venue: Kalevankatu 4, 00100 Helsinki (3rd floor, door: E2 Tutkimus)


Our panel discussion "Navigating career paths for international academics in Finnish companies" will be moderated by our very own Mari K. Niemi, Director at E2 Research.

Our impressive panelists include:

Glenn Gassen, Head of Immigration Services, the city of Helsinki

Heidi Lehtovaara, Doctoral Researcher, Tampere University

Elina Koskela, Vice President, Global Talent Solution, Barona

Apramey Dube, Senior Research Manager, Cambri

 

We'll also have commentary remarks by sought after speakers:

Eero Manninen, Senior Advisor, Technology Finland

Youssef Zad, Chief Economist, Finnish Startup Community

 

We'll also have a presentation with research insights - exploring Finnish companies' expectations for new recruits:

Ville Pitkänen, Research Manager, E2 Research

 

The event will be hosted by: Venni Arra, Project Manager, E2 Research and Vilma Niskanen, Specialist, E2 Research

 

️Limited seats available: register now (please note, this event is primarily aimed at international academics in Finland, i.e. researchers who have moved to Finland from abroad).

The event is an in-person event and won't be streamed or recorded. We'll however share some highlights from the event afterwards, so don't forget to follow our social media accounts: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube

 

The PIKEUS consortium partners & funders: Business Finland's Work in Finland, The city of Espoo, The city of Helsinki, The city of Kuopio, The city of Lahti, The city of Tampere, KIRA: the real estate and construction sector consortium.