Web Summit Lisbon 2025

At the Web Summit Lisbon, we will tell you all about career opportunities, the Finnish work culture, or how to establish a company in Finland. At our booth (E225), you can learn about and why Finland is a great place for you and your family. We will have representatives from different cities in Finland. We will also arrange two side events during Web Summit Lisbon, where you can  join! Come and visit us at the Web Summit Lisbon 2025. 

Visit our booth E225, our event and meet our team to learn how Finland could be the next step in your career.

Work in Finland team arranges two side events during Web Summit. 

12.11.2025: Welcome to a relaxing Finland event after a long and hectic Web Summit day and have a little snack & drinks with the Finland team! This side event is very easy access, just a few hundred meters from the Web Summit Lisbon venue. Of course also others than Web Summit participants are very welcome to our side event. Welcome to the Work in Finland side events on the 12.11.2025 at 17.30 onwards at the Hotel Olissippo Oriente.

At the event we will tell you about Finland as a place to work, live and be a start up entrepreneur. Below the agenda. Book this in your calendar. Register below. We are looking forward to meeting you there! 

AGENDA FOR THE 12.11.2025 Work in Finland event: 

18:00 Opening & Welcome words, Ms. Anne Lammila, Ambassador, Head of Mission

Key note: How to build a Finnish working culture in a tech company in Lisbon, and what's the benefit?, Janne Salmi, GM, USA & Portugal, Vincit

Finnish startup ecosystem, panel discussion: Gilberto Barroso, co-founder and CEO, Fernando Ferrer, Founder, Moderator: Jochen Faugel, Business Advisor

Working in a Finnish company, paths and experiences in Finland, panel discussion: Shefat Islam, Business advisor for the international community, Kaehryan Fauth-Eskonen. Service Specialist, Moderator: Karen Ahtiainen, Service Specialist

Networking

The event will be moderated by Johanna Jäkälä, Senior Director, Business Finland

REGISTER TO THE WORK IN FINLAND EVENT 12.11.2025 HERE

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13.11.2025 Join Finland's defence and dual-use side event: from SISU to DEFINE

Welcome to Finland's defence and dual-use cocktail reception, from SISU to DEFINE, held at the Finnish Ambassador's residence on Thursday 13th November.

The Web Summit side event brings together startups, investors, and defence stakeholders worldwide to connect with innovators shaping the future of defence and dual-use technologies. The side event is organised by Enter Espoo, Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE), and Sisu Factory. 

on 13th November at 18.00 - 20.30 Hosted at the Finnish Ambassador’s residence

Organizers: DEFINE Riihimäki, Enter Espoo (Defence Tech Hub), Sisu Factory 

Secure your spot and register HERE FOR THE 13.11.DEFENCE THEME SIDE EVENT!