SOHJO Business Event 2027 Is on Its Way!
Eastern Finland’s biggest and boldest business event will take place in Joensuu, Finland, on 18–19 February 2027, bringing together entrepreneurs, businesses, startups and innovators.
The 2027 event is organised by XP Crew Oy. Discover the speaker announcements, tickets, program updates and partnership information here:
Interested in becoming a SOHJO 2027 partner?
Get in touch with the event organiser, XP Crew Oy:
hello@xpcrew.fi
Janne Eerola, +358 50 303 1470
Samuel Stainer, +358 44 970 6308
26–27 March 2026 | Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, Joensuu, Finland
SOHJO Business Event 2026 – Relive the Luminous Moments
SOHJO 2026 brought together startups, businesses, investors and creative minds in Joensuu to spark innovation, new partnerships and growth.
Under the theme Luminous, the event featured inspiring international keynotes, expert panels, workshops and networking. The program explored photonics and light-based technologies, AI and robotics, digital border security and dual-use technologies, startup growth, capital markets and the role of creativity in business and innovation.
One of the event's highlights was the iconic Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony, held in Joensuu – a rare occasion in the Nordics.
Thank you to all participants, speakers, partners and volunteers for making SOHJO 2026 a luminous success!
#SOHJO #Susicorn @businessjoensuu
SOHJO News
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27.03.2026 • Business Joensuu newsUniversity laboratories finally open to companies – “a dream come true,” says startup veteran
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10.03.2026 • Business Joensuu newsNasdaq’s Closing Bell rings in Joensuu – SOHJO brings startups, companies, investors and growth markets together
The glow of growth shines from Joensuu to the world at SOHJO Business Event, where the rarely seen Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony will take place as part of the program. The event features Slush... -
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Registration is now open for SOHJO Hacks, an international hackathon bringing together companies, researchers, startups, and student teams to co-create solutions for future challenges. Sohjo Hacks... -
01.12.2025 • Business Joensuu newsFinland’s Longest-Running Startup Competition is now Susicorn
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