University Inventor Day 2026 Afterwork
Join us to celebrate inventions and inventors!
University Inventor Day Afterwork brings the world of research and innovation closer to everyone in Oulu: we warmly invite researchers, experts, students, and the public to explore the University of Oulu’s innovation activities and inventions!
University Inventor Day Afterwork brings the world of research and innovation closer to everyone in Oulu: we warmly invite researchers, experts, students, and the public to explore the University of Oulu’s innovation activities and inventions!
Event information
Time
Thu 23.04.2026 16:30 - 18:00
Venue location
Kulttuuritalo Valve, Hallituskatu 7, Oulu
Location
Other
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.
The program will be updated soon! Join the University Inventor Day 2026 daytime event at the Linnanmaa campus too.
Register here by April 16th!
Programme
- 16:30 Opening remarks and coffee
- 16:40 Circus artist Hanna Moisala performs
- 16:50 Keynote: Art of Darkness / Henrika Pihlajaniemi, Associate Professor, University of Oulu
- 17:05 Keynote: The Most Valuable Clock in the World / Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen, Artist
- 17:20 Ask anything about inventions!
- Experts:
- Jukka Berg, CEO, Osuuskunta A. Vipunen
- Jere Kekkonen, Patent Attorney, Kolster Oy
- Maarit Jokela, IPR Manager, University of Oulu
- What have you always wanted to know about creating inventions, intellectual property rights, or commercializing innovations? What kind of support is available? Ask anything from experts in inventions and IPR!
- Experts:
- 17:35 Closing remarks and networking
- 18:00 Event ends
Created 20.2.2026 | Updated 19.3.2026