Events tailored for your growth

Informational and useful events are the gateway for companies to start their journey into new markets. In collaboration with a vast network of partners, we provide opportunities to learn, connect, and scale abroad together with ambitious capital region startups and SMEs.

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Our upcoming events

Check out the events Sisu Factory Global Growth is hosting and make sure to never miss out on essential information and networks for internationalization.

Company cluster to Valencia Digital Summit (VDS), October 21-22, 2026.

VDS is one of Europe’s leading international tech events, a platform positioning Valencia as a global innovation hub and a business bridge between Europe, Latin America and the United States. This conference is built around what drives progress in the tech economy: high-value business connections. VDS is where access to decision-makers is direct, and conversations turn into action.

The Sisu Factory Global Growth team will be present at the event facilitating a cluster of Finnish startups and SMEs looking to scale their business internationally at VDS. Let us know if you're interested in joining the group of ambitious companies traveling to Valencia and we'll be in touch with further details.

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Activities hosted by our partners

There's a lot happening in Finland and around the world. We're updating all the relevant activities, events, and opportunities hosted by our partners on this page.

Tech Nordic Advocates: UK Market Access & Global Launch Pad -programmes. Tech Nordic Advocates’ UK Market Access Programme is a tailored support service designed to help startups enter, raise capital and scale in the UK market. This service is aimed at growth-stage companies across all tech verticals.

The Global Launch Pad helps international-expansion-ready tech startups identify the right markets and entry points for their international expansion. This service is aimed at growth-stage companies across all tech verticals.

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World Cities Summit. June 14-16, 2026, Singapore.

The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a global platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. The Summit typically spans three days, comprising the main conference and key highlights such as the Mayors Forum, WCS Young Leaders Symposium, the Science of Cities Symposium, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, and an exhibition.

Our team will be present at the event in Singapore. Give us a heads up if you're planning on traveling to Singapore and we'll be in touch regarding how we can support you.

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100Startups. October 21-22, 2026, Aalto university.

100STARTUPS is designed to turn ideas into action. We bring together all bold, creative minds that dare to build their ideas now.

Through hands-on masterclasses and expert guidance, participants will validate ideas, form teams, test business concepts, and build the foundations of new startups together. You don’t need experience, funding, or the “perfect” idea, just the courage to start. We aim to validate 100 concepts throughout pre-event training sessions and workshops and the in-person two-day main event.

Come with an idea, leave as a founder!

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