OUR PARTNERS
Meet our lovely partners that are a part of the day program! We want to introduce Suomen Ekonomit, Binare with their EXTRACT -project, Astora-Rakennus Oy and the city of Pori.
SUOMEN EKONOMIT
Greetings from Pasila! We are Suomen Ekonomit – a central organization for students and graduates in economics and business administration. We have almost 60,000 members and if you study business in a Finnish university, you might be one of us already!
We represent the core of sustainable financial and business competence in Finland. Together with our members we shape the Finnish economy and renew working life in a sustainable and responsible manner, always welcoming fresh ideas on these topics.
That’s why we need your help in bringing fresh perspectives to our advocacy work by developing our socially responsible practices making them even better and relevant for our stakeholders!
BINARE
Join us at the NESU Conference in welcoming Binare, a leader in IoT and IIoT cybersecurity! Their cutting-edge platform integrates seamlessly into DevSecOps workflows, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities and enhancing digital security across industries.This innovative spin-off from the University of Jyvaskyla is setting new standards in cybersecurity with their state-of-the-art automated platform and cutting-edge cybersecurity expertise. By committing to driving data mining innovation, exploitation and sustainability through the EXTRACT project, Binare is ensuring that EXTRACT’s innovations are secure-by-default while continuing to benefit society beyond the project’s end.
The EXTRACT project funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme focused on creating a distributed data-mining software platform that integrates cloud, edge, and HPC technologies. This platform aims to deliver trustworthy, accurate, fair, and environmentally friendly data mining workflows. It supports complex and secure data mining, optimizing the use of computational resources to handle extreme data characteristics. The project includes use cases like personalized evacuation routing in Venice and transient astrophysics data processing to demonstrate its capabilities.
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Discover the future of sustainable tech with us!
ASTORA-RAKENNUS OY
If You are familiar with companies like DB Schenker, Biltema, Burger King, Hesburger, Jula, Tokmanni, Lidl, Satakunnan Osuuskauppa to name a few, it is likely that you have seen or visited a facility Astora-Rakennus Ltd. has built.
Astora-Rakennus Oy (Ltd.) is a construction company that is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The company was establed 1989 in Harjavalta, Satakunta. Astora operates in various segments implementing construction projects for B2B customers in public and private sector from industrial projects to retail facilities, apartment buildings, sports facilities and shools etc. Astora’s vision to be the leader and the most wanted partner in the existing and new market areas, who is known for its high quality buildings with long life-cycles has paid off with vast growth both econimcally and geographically.
Nowadays, in addition to Satakunta Astora has a strong foothold in the regions of Pirkanmaa, Varsinais-Suomi, Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso. Our offices are located in Pori and in Lempäälä in Pirkanmaa. The most important key to Astora’s success and the most significant competitive advantage is first and foremost its 35 dedicated professionals, who’se mission is to build more sustainable future. These professional consist of professional builders and people, who work in construction site management, project management and developement, cost-accounting, HR and marketing communications. Over the decades Astora has created strong co-operation networks with various learning institions such as polytechnics and universities. Mutual benefits of the co-operations for both Astora and students are significant. We offer workplacements, summer jobs and opportunities to carry out thesis and course work for us. In this way we can have motivated talents ”on Astora board” at the early stage to grow into the company and offer them positions once graduted. We strive not to be “A one project” -contractor. This is another key to our success. We proactively strive for finding the best solutions to meet – and exceed – our customers’ needs over the entire life-cycle of the project. As a result we have created lasting partnerships with our customers.
METSO
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise.
Students and graduates, we want to invest in you!
We offer many opportunities for future Metsonites to kickstart their careers and make a positive impact on the planet. Our Summer Trainee positions are mainly located in Espoo, Kalajoki, Kokkola, Lappeenranta, Pori and Tampere.
Application period for 2025 summer trainees positions starts on January 2nd.
THE CITY OF PORI
What comes to mind when you think of openness, love, and courage? Well, Pori, of course! Pori’s brand isn’t overly polished; we want to present things authentically and as raw as they are.
You students are the ones we want to invest in. People in Pori receive a good education from early childhood to university, and after graduation, we offer jobs and a smooth life. Pori leads the way in industrial renewal and innovations. Our range is broad, from the circular economy to green growth, technology metals, robotics, and automation. We constantly need new experts; we need you.
We seize new opportunities without hesitation – wild and unique ideas drive us forward. Perseverance and strong will carry us over obstacles. In this city, we approach life, the environment, and our work with passion.
Come build the future of Pori with us! We guarantee that Pori will get under your skin.
SPONSORS
Get know our sponsors who are making our conference week possible!
PORIN SEUDUN EKONOMIT
Porin Seudun Ekonomit ry is a local association of Suomen Ekonomit. The association was founded in 1943, and the year 2024 marks its 81st year of operation. The association operates in Pori and its surrounding areas and has over 460 members.
The purpose of Porin Seudun Ekonomit is to represent its members, promote their professional and educational aspirations, and enhance their knowledge and skills, particularly in the economic field.
The association organizes various meetings, training and discussion events, social and festive occasions, as well as courses, hobbies, and publishing activities.
The association communicates about its activities via its website, electronic member newsletter, Facebook page, LinkedIn page, and the Ekonomi magazine.
K-CITYMARKET PUUVILLA
From us you can get freshly baked bread from our own bakery every day, delicious handmade sushi, fresh salad meals, as well as tasty meats and fish from our service counter. Puuvilla Kitchen prepares delicious salads, wraps, baguettes, and desserts daily.
A warm welcome to K-Citymarket Puuvilla! We are open every day all year round until 22:00.
CRAZY TOWN OY
Crazy Town is a community of hundreds of growth-oriented companies, with 85% of its members collaborating with each other. We offer a flexible work environment, support for learning new skills, and connect talented people with one another. We are a creative spark that provides energy—a place where your ideas have room to thrive.
IvanaHelsinki
Ivana Helsinki is one of the only indie fashion brands in the world that have commited to not use social media and to do sets of prints of just 50 pieces, making all products collectibles. They believe that the future of sustainability in fashion will be smaller quantities, a different approach to marketing, financial sustainability and supporting entrepreneurship – for Ivana Helsinki this means being 100 % a family business.
ALFA LAVAL
Alfa Laval in Rauma, Finland, designs and supplies waste heat recovery boiler systems and fired boilers for ships, engine power plants, process industry and offshore applications worldwide. Our innovative solutions have been delivered to over 100 countries to improve customers’ energy efficiency.
The ability to make the most of what we have is more important than ever. Together with our customers, we’re innovating the industries that society depends on and creating lasting positive impact. We’re set on helping billions of people to get the energy, food, and clean water they need. And, at the same time, we’re decarbonising the marine fleet that’s the backbone of global trade.
We pioneer technologies and solutions that free our customers to unlock the true potential of resources. As our customers’ businesses grow stronger, the goal of a truly sustainable world edges closer. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets. Together, we’re pioneering positive impact.