Clarisse Berggårdh
CEO, Helsinki Partners
A'Pelago Initiative 2023
Business Camp for the Archipelago Sea
August 10-11
Archipelago Center Korpoström
A'Pelago Initiative is a series of business camps combining a think tank with action
It is a meeting place for engagement, dialogue, exchange of ideas and unexpected connections that contribute to the development of the archipelago. It brings together business leaders, digital nomads, researchers, investors and other influencers as well as local entrepreneurs around vital questions of the future of the archipelago.
The purpose of the events is to generate new business ideas and concepts with a local anchorage. These events will be a perfect opportunity for attendees to engage in vital matters relevant for the archipelago and to make valuable connections with like-minded individuals. The events will take place in the Turku Archipelago.
Our first event, A'Pelago Initiative 2023, is a two-day business camp taking place in the heart of the Archipelago at the Archipelago Center in Korpoström.
Andŕe Noël Chaker, Chairman and Founder of MySpeaker, will join us as moderator for the whole event.
The first day will focus on macro-level issues such as the future of the Archipelago Sea ecosystem, digital business trends and technology for humans enabling a hybrid work culture and working remotely from the archipelago.
The action based second day of our event is especially targeted to startup entrepreneurs and growth companies seeking advice and funding.
For attendees
More practical information for attendees can be found here.
Speakers
Keynote speakers
Inka Mero
General Partner, Voima Ventures
Kaj Arnö
CEO, MariaDB Foundation
Mårten Mickos
CEO, HackerOne
Erika Halonen
PR & Communications lead, Silo AI
Christoffer Boström
Associate Professor in Environmental and Marine Biology, Åbo Akademi University
Kim Wikström
Professor in Industrial Economy, Åbo Akademi University
Christian Pleijel
Originator of the Habitability concept
Sandra Bergqvist
Member of Parliament
Patrik Nygrén
Mayor of Pargas
Tuomo Meretniemi
Skipper and Digital Nomad
Business case presenters
Ida Rönnlund
CEO, eMathStudio by Four Ferries
Henri Jokinen
CEO at Astrum Vene, Chairman at G-Boats
Mikko Pohjola
Climate and Nature Action, Innovation, Startups and Forestry
Niklas Kiviluoto
CEO, Aino.ar
Tomi Koivulehto
Founder, Brush 'n Go
Tomi Pyrhönen
Product Director, Uniqore
Tommi Lassila
CEO, Oceanvolt Oy
Christian Feodoroff
Founder, Seaboost
Panelists
Josefiina Kotilainen
CEO, Startup Foundation
Mikael Lönnroth
Founding Partner, Saari Partners
Nea Harjanne
CEO, Kiuas
Niklas Elomaa
Entrepreneur and investor
Petri Rajahalme
Founding Partner, FOV Ventures
Piia Maaranen
Partner, Innovestor
Rebecca Sjödin
Co-Founder & Principal, node.vc
Turo Numminen
Co-founder, Sofokus Ventures
Moderators & Facilitators
Program
Day 1: A conceptual and macro-level thinktank
The purpose is to generate new business ideas that will benefit the Archipelago Sea region. Our inspirational keynote speakers and investor panelists will address different topics, but all topics will have an archipelago twist.
All speakers have a direct connection to the region and a penchant for the wellbeing of the sea. We will hear both representatives from research relating to the Archipelago Sea and from the business community.
The day will end with a panel summarizing what concrete business action could be taken for the Archipelago.
10:00
Opening & purpose
10:15
Greetings from the Parliament of Finland
Welcome to Korpo
Welcome to Archipelago Center
The Research Perspective
10:30
Archipelago Sea Ecosystems
11:00
The road to a vital archipelago
11:30
Habitability
The Digital Perspective
13:00
From exploring Helsinki to exploring the archipelago
13:30
Global platforms, local relevance
14:00
Refreshment break
14:30
Strategic community building and AI
15:00
Investments in DeepTech
15:30
Sustainable Innovations for the Archipelago (live from San Francisco)
16:00
Panel discussion - how to create an ecosystem for innovation
16:45
Summary of Initiatives
17:00
Open discussion
Dinner
Live music with She's Leaving Home
Day 2: Moving from vision to action at a micro level
The purpose is to showcase and facilitate business solutions and start-ups with an Archipelago Sea impact. We will have representatives of different businesses addressing topical solutions, all solutions having an archipelago twist. All presenters have a direct connection to the region and a fondness for the sea.
We will match business operators with investors to generate funding for viable and sustainable solutions. The day will end with an investor panel evaluating the potential of showcases and archipelago related business in general.
09:15
Welcome
09:30
Working remotely: Greetings from s/y Panacea sailing in Indonesia
09:45
Investor panel 1: What to look for in an investment case - criteria for Private Equity investments and Venture Capital
10:30
Aino.ar - The easiest 3D configurator for any space
10:45
Four Ferries eMathStudio - The learning platform for mathematics
11:00
Korpi ForRest - The 2nd best solution for resting your mind
11:15
Sofokus: Uniqore - Transform your business processes into digital experiences
11:30
Lunch
12:30
G-Boats NaviWheel - Intuitive Control makes Boating Safe and Easy
12:45
Oceanvolt - ServoProp electric propulsion
13:00
Brush 'n Go - Pop-up boatwash
13:15
Seaboost - 100% biocide free antifouling
13:30
Investor panel 2: Feedback to the pitches and advice how to go forward when looking for funding
14:30
Summary and call for actions
15:30
Open discussion
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