Growth and internationalisation through partner
How can your company recruit international talent, and what support is available? What role should Finnish language skills play in working life?
Welcome to Kumppanuuksilla kasvuun ja kansainvälistymiseen on Tuesday, November 17th 2026, from 8:15 to 12:15 at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Kallela (Gallen-Kallelankatu 7, Pori).
Enjoy brunch, gain practical insights into international recruitment and employer support, and hear different perspectives on language skills in the workplace.
The event is aimed particularly at employers in Satakunta and Southwest Finland and it will be held in Finnish. Others interested in international recruitment and immigrant employment are also warmly welcome.
Program
(Please note that the event will be held in Finnish.)
8:15 Brunch and networking
8:45 Opening of the event, Okku Kalliokoski, Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland
8:50 Perspectives on international recruitment
- Suvi Pulkkinen, Finnish Chamber of Commerce (video greeting)
- Satu Tähtinen, Satakunta Entrepreneurs
- Kalle Lamminmäki, Ilona Wakonen and Ville Rautio, Work in Finland
- Jonna Pakman, South Satakunta Employment Area, and Kristiina Laine, Satakunta Employment Area
- Jonna Ylikoski, Promeco Oy, an employer’s perspective
- Violeta Ivanova, Pori Entrepreneurship Society ry, an immigrant’s perspective
- Minna Nore, Satakunta Chamber of Commerce
10:30 Coffee break
10:45 What do you think?
Collaborative session on the importance of language skills in the labour market, Vierko2 project
12:15 Event ends
The event will be hosted by Okku Kalliokoski, Head of Department at the Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland.
Register by 2.11.2026 at 12.00.
The event also offers a great opportunity to exchange ideas and network with others interested in international recruitment.
You are warmly welcome!