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18–19.8.2027 · Ruissalon Telakka, Turku

Super early bird tickets

A'Pelago Initiative 2027 – The Ocean Engagement

18–19 August 2027 · Ruissalon Telakka, Turku

The A’Pelago Initiative returns to Turku for its fifth edition, bringing together Blue Economy pioneers, ambitious companies, investors, business leaders, innovators and researchers from the Baltic Sea region and beyond.

SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS

2-Day – Startup Badge

- 2-Day ticket at startup price
- Lunch on event days
- Matchmaking tool
- Blue Connect membership

300€

(+ VAT)

400€ · Save 100€

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To receive an invoice, please contact matilda@apelago.fi

2-Day – Initiative Badge

- 2-Day ticket for event attendees
- Lunch on event days
- Matchmaking tool
- Blue Connect membership

380€

(+ VAT)

600€ · Save 220€

buy tickets

To receive an invoice, please contact matilda@apelago.fi

2-Day – Investor Badge

- 2-Day tickets for investors
- Lunch on event days
- Matchmaking tool
- Receive investor cards
- Blue Connect membership

430€

(+ VAT)

650€ · Save 220€

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To receive an invoice, please contact matilda@apelago.fi

Venture Booth – incl. 2 tickets

- 2 x 2-Day tickets
- Lunch on event days
- Matchmaking tool
- Blue Connect membership
- Dedicated booth at the event

1500€

(+ VAT)

Limited amount available

buy tickets

To receive an invoice or for more info, please contact matilda@apelago.fi

Super Early Bird pricing available for a limited time.

Buy now and decide later who from your team will attend.

What to expect at A'Pelago Initiative 2027

Big Ideas & Bold Conversations

Keynotes and panels bringing together leading voices shaping the future of the Blue Economy.

Deep Dives & Hands-On Exchange

Interactive workshops, roundtables and sessions built for discussion, learning and collaboration.

40+ Blue Economy Growth Companies

Discover emerging solutions, meet ambitious founders and explore what’s next across the field.

Connections That Move Things Forward

Matchmaking, pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings and the people you need to meet: from investors and partners to customers and peers.

A'Pelago Initiative 2026 wrapped

350+

Guests, from 20+ countries

93%

Evaluation Value Score

60+

Investors attended

40+

Blue Economy growth companies attended

55%

International speakers

11 | 6 | 10

Keynotes | Dialogues | Workshops

What our 2026 guests said

You’d have to look pretty hard to find a room filled with more ocean enthusiasts than this one! 

Wide variety of companies, technologies and applications.

Pitching on stage and seeing others pitch was very useful

It was truly one of the best events I’ve attended so far, highly relevant, very focused, and full of amazing people. I had some great conversations and made valuable connections.

Thank you for making such a meaningful event happen!

Great atmosphere, cool people and well arranged

Event team

Matilda Gustafsson

Head of Marketing & Communications

Sini Toivonen

Partnerships

Alina Sippolainen

Accelerator Lead & Ecosystem Advisor

In collaboration with