Business

TAHKO SKI LIFT PITCH 12–13 APRIL 2023

In this networking and competition event for startups and investors, entrepreneurs and investors are taken to the top of Tahkovuori Hill on a ski lift. The pitching contest gives startups a chance to pitch their business ideas to investors and win prizes. tahkoslp.com

#SYNTY SEPTEMBER 2023

Synty is a business event in Kuopio where participants explore creativity and hear personal experiences and stories from professionals. synty.fi

Brand Seminar November 2023

The event provides a platform for business and public sector actors in North Savo to build networks and establish partnerships. The seminar event is organized by the City of Kuopio and MARK Savo. brandiseminaari.fi

From Sawo To The World

30 NOVEMBER 2023

The event is organized by the Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce. The themes are the region’s international identity, the internationalization of businesses, and international talent and students. sawostamaailmalle.fi

Sport

The Finland Ice Marathon 25 February 2023

One of the oldest ice skating event in Finland. This event takes competitors on natural ice of Kallavesi in the harbour of Kuopio. The moonlight skating on 24.2.2023 is a free outdoor event and a unique experience. finlandicemarathon.com

PADEL SPRING BREAK, IN BELLANRANTA, 26–27 MAY

2023

This event gathers all padel enthusiasts together. The after-game pool party is held at the Saana spa and terrace while enjoying live music. padelspringbreak.fi

TAHKO MTB

30 JUNE – 1 JULY 2023 tahkomtb.fi

The laid-back Tahko MTB gathers mountain biking enthusiasts, from first-timers to the top of the sport. More than 2,000 enthusiastic mountain bikers participate in Finland's biggest mountain biking event every year.

KUOPIO SWIM & RUN

8 JULY 2023 www.kuopioswimrun.fi

Swim & Run – “Kill the Hills - Like the Lakes” – is a form of exercise in nature that has evolved into a challenging competitive sport. The event involves cross-country running and open-water swimming with multiple swim and run stages.

Sunsets Kuopio

4–5 AUGUST 2023

This sports and entertainment event brings participants representing more than ten sports to the Kuopio harbour area. The free event consists of various activities and entertainment. Visitors can test their skills at beach volley, darts, tennis, twerking and Finnish baseball on the beach. sunsetskuopio.com/in-english/