University Inventor Day 2026

The inventions and innovations developed at the University of Oulu address important societal challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future. University Inventor Day highlights this work and the people behind it, while also providing inspiration, information, and opportunities for networking for those interested in innovation.

Register here by April 16th!

At the event, we will reveal and reward the University of Oulu researchers who submitted the most invention disclosures in 2025, and we’ll get a glimpse into the stories behind their work. We’ll also hear inspiring keynotes and have opportunities for conversations with researchers and experts.

The event consists of two parts: the daytime event at the Linnanmaa campus is primarily aimed at researchers at the University of Oulu, other university staff, and our partners. The afterwork event from 4:30 PM at Kulttuuritalo Valve, in turn, brings our university’s innovations closer to all residents of Oulu. Everyone attending the daytime event is warmly welcome to join the afterwork, and we also hope to see members of the wider public outside the university come and explore the latest inventions.

The event will be held in English.

Agenda

• 13:00 Electrofolk duo Junna performs, sparkling wine, coffee and cake will be served
• 13:15 Opening remarks and a celebratory toast
• 13:30 Video greeting from the University of Oulu’s Inventor of the Year
• 13:35 Keynote: From Writing Papers to Writing Inventions / Lucas Ribeiro, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Oulu
• 13:55 Keynote: Using AI in Research / Tommi Määttä, Senior AI Developer, Visidon
• 14:15 Keynote: Quulas Health (speaker to be confirmed soon)
• 14:35 Closing remarks, discussion, and networking
• 15:30 Event ends

See the afterwork event's programme here.

This event is part of the University of Oulu’s 2026 culture programme.

Register here by April 16th!