FORTHEM Startup Days is where ideas and startups come to life. There are experienced keynote speakers on the theme, and it's a hotspot for inspiring innovators to pitch their ideas and network with like-minded people.
The Ģֱ StartupLab organizes FORTHEM Startup Day. It is an event that brings together early-stage entrepreneurs, innovators, universities, and business communities. The Startup Day will take place on Thursday, 24th October, at 14:00 EET (13:00 CET) in Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2, 40100 Jyväskylä and Zoom. The theme of the event is "GAME TECHNOLOGIES: Opportunities with Unreal Engine in Jyväskylä." Welcome to learn more about the startup culture!
What FORTHEM Startup Day is about?
Are you someone who's got a fascinating startup idea and wants to share it with the world? Maybe you've got some great concepts bouncing around in your head, but you're not exactly sure what to do next. Or perhaps you're just curious about the startup scene and want to know more about the opportunities that startup communities can bring. Well, you're in the right place!
We bring together entrepreneurs, future talents, researchers, and experts on topics related to our digital world. Everyone is welcome to join us and network with our startup community!
This year, the JYU team is going global by teaming up with FORTHEM, which means you're in for support on a grand scale! We're determined to make our Startup Day concept a meaningful experience to turn the “what ifs” into “what’s next”.
When and How to Join
Thursday, October 24th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EET (or 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CET). It's a fully hybrid event!
You can join us in person at Digi & Game Center () OR on Zoom (Link will be sent to registered participants only). See you there!
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.
The theme of this event?
This year, we're turning up the heat of Game Technologies with a keynote speakers and experts who will dive deep into the theme of "GAME TECHNOLOGIES: Opportunities with Unreal Engine in Jyväskylä". That means you'll get the expert insights into sustainability trends, the future landscape, and much more.
Program of the event
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14:00 |
Event starts |
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14:05 |
Introductory words from Digi & Game Center and Expa |
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14:15 |
Ari Arnbjörnsson, Senior Software Engineer, Developer Relations, Epic Games. "Epic Games and Unreal Engine." Daniel Imbert, Developer and Board Member, Expa Game Business Cooperative. "Building Finland's first Unreal Engine training center in Jyväskylä." |
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15:15 |
Startup Pitches |
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15:55 |
Announcement of the next FORTHEM entrepreneurship events and the date of the next Startup Day |
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16:00 |
Food, coffee and networking at Digi & Game Center. Breakout rooms open for networking online. |
Welcome!
Want to pitch or be a keynote speaker?
Pitchers: THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS! If you want to present your startup idea and get expert feedback, register for the event no later than Sunday, 19th October. We will contact the selected presenters on Tuesday, 22nd October.
We are looking for commentators!
Are you a person working with startups who helps with IPR-related issues, or maybe you offer incubator and venture capital networks, or other support for startups? Sign up for the Startup Day expert panel no later than Sunday, 19th October.
For the Audience, you can walk-in to the Startup Lab or join us on Zoom. Please note that the Zoom link will be shared with registered participants only.
