North Karelia’s strong industrial expertise will be on display at Alihankinta 2026 in Tampere from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Companies from our region will gather at the North Karelia joint stand A216 and nearby stands to showcase their expertise, meet customers and build new partnerships.
Alihankinta is the leading industrial trade fair in the Nordic countries and one of the most important annual meeting places for the manufacturing industry. Every year, nearly 30,000 professionals gather at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre to reconnect with existing partners, make new connections, and discover the latest topics and trends shaping the sector.
North Karelia will have a strong presence at the event, with nearly 20 organisations taking part. Our joint stand is located in Hall A, close to the main entrance.
Come and discover the expertise of North Karelian companies and find new partners for your business. At our stand, you can exchange ideas and experience a taste of North Karelia’s warm and welcoming spirit right in the heart of Tampere.
Companies and organisations at and around the North Karelia joint stand:
Business Joensuu Oy coordinates the North Karelia joint stand. North Karelian companies have a long history at Alihankinta, with companies from the region participating since the early days of the event. This year, we will once again showcase the region’s strong industrial expertise, connect with new customers and partners, and explore opportunities in new markets.
Welcome to meet North Karelian industrial companies in Hall A in Tampere from 29 September to 1 October 2026!
Growth and internationalisation
The theme of Alihankinta 2026 is Growth and Internationalisation. It addresses some of the most important questions facing the manufacturing industry today: Where will companies find their next markets, customers and partners – and how can they build growth in a changing business environment?
The event programme explores growth and internationalisation from a variety of perspectives. At the same time, Alihankinta provides companies with an excellent opportunity to make new connections, discover new solutions and find new business opportunities. Learn more about Alihankinta 2026.
For more information about the North Karelia joint stand:
Jaana Karppanen
jaana.karppanen@businessjoensuu.fi, +358 50 337 5253
Antti Mononen
antti.mononen@businessjoensuu.fi, +358 400 490 420
Juha Saastamoinen
juha.saastamoinen@businessjoensuu.fi, +358 50 382 5503