SHIFT Business Festival
Turku UAS is proud to be one of the main partners of SHIFT Business Festival 2025! Come and meet us at the Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki’s Showroom.
WHEN
22.5.2025
WHERE

Is it a corporate event or is it a festival, or is it BOTH? Companies, people and phenomena will meet again when the SHIFT Business Festival takes over Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki on May 22nd. Turku UAS is one of the main partners of SHIFT and will also be there in May. You can meet us in the Showroom, on the speakers’ platform and touring around Joki.
This year’s SHIFT Business Festival’s theme is success, explored through the lens of leadership, innovation and risk management. Speakers include programmer and author Linda Liukas, futurist Perttu Pölönen, professional coach Henrik Dettman and journalist Anna Perho, and of course Turku UAS’ dazzling representatives special expert and concept designer Johanna Liipola and Master School student and brand strategist Reetta Vahanen. Event’s artists are Sanni and Elastinen. For further information and the programme, visit the SHIFT website (in Finnish).
We are more
Our Showroom will give you a comprehensive overview of what Turku UAS has to offer. We are much more than just high-quality degrees – we’ll showcase examples of our research, development, and innovation activities, the knowhow of our outstanding experts, our services for organizations and individuals, and opportunities for continuous learning. NB! Showroom’s programme is mainly in Finnish, but we are always happy to discuss the themes with you also in English.
10.30-11.30 Competitive Advantage Through Biometric Data Analysis
Turku UAS’ Customer Behaviour Lab provides an excellent opportunity for companies and research institutions to analyze and develop marketing, sales, product development, and human-machine interaction, fostering a competitive advantage.
12.00-13.00 Shaping the Future of the Circular Economy in the Science Park
The Future of Circular Economy Takes Shape in the Science Park – Solutions Are Created Together. Kupittaa Science Park is evolving into an ambitious district where the city is developed in line with future solutions. Come meet the Circular Science Park team, learn more, and see how you can get involved.
13.00-14.00 Women in Tech panel discussion
The panel discussion brings together several female leaders collaborating with Turku UAS. These leaders will share their experiences, success stories, and surprising paths into the technology field. This inspiring event offers a unique opportunity to hear how these women have navigated their careers and what they have learned along the way.
14.00-15.00 3D Printing with a 80s-themed twist
Welcome to a light-hearted afternoon session organized by the TICAM network, where we will explore the future of 3D printing and current projects from the perspective of research at universities in the Turku region. This program is perfect for anyone who wants to get a glimpse of the latest trends in technology and research before the evening’s main events.
Come and find out what Turku UAS can offer for you and discuss how we can build a sustainable and successful future! Together we are more!