This year’s EPSI Annual Conference blends cutting-edge sport innovation with the magic of Arctic nature. Over three days, immerse yourself in high-level panels, interactive sessions, networking activities and unforgettable experiences under the Northern Lights.
All day
SantaSport Facilities
Participants, speakers, and guests arrive and get settled. Early arrivals can explore the “10th National Sports Forum” at SantaSport or join informal networking and cultural experiences. All social activities on this day are optional.
9.00 - 11.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
11.00 - 11.15
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Welcoming to the Art Exhibition by Gianpaolo Tomassetti
11.15 - 12.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Inspiring keynotes from high-level politicians, federations, and athletes, among which:
12.00 - 13.30
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Hosted at the Art Exhibition by Gianpaolo Tomassetti
13.30 - 16.30
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Featuring European excellences such as Juventus FC, Italian Federation of Taekwondo (FITA) Nordensa, the Sport Innovation Index project, and Finnish excellences like the Interreg “NPA SUB” Project and the athlete Sini Pyy, ambassador of“Protect Our Winters”.
19.00
Korundi Kitchen & Café
8.00 - 9.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Wake up with the Arctic sunrise!
9.00 - 9.45
Santa Sport Center
Meet investors and VCs:
9.45 - 11.00
Santa Sport Center
Pitching Session & Reverse Pitching for Business Creation by the EPSI Business Manager, Omar El Zayat. Startup pitches and real-time judge feedback with the official voting from the public.
11.00 - 11.15
Santa Sport Center
Winner announcement by the jury.
11.15 - 12.45
Santa Sport Center
Designed to connect innovators with shared goals.
12.45 - 13.45
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
13.45 - 15.45
Santa Sport Center
Explore Arctic nature on foot or fat bikes.
15.45 - 16.45
Santa Sport Center
Exchange project concepts over a warm drink in an unforgettable setting.
17.45
Santa Sport Center
Relax, connect, and enjoy Rovaniemi’s natural beauty.
9.00 - 10.30
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Presentation of Call for proposals and best practices:
10.30 - 10.45
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
10.45 – 12.15
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
5 new ideas presented – open to questions, feedback, and matchmaking.
12.15 - 13.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Hosted at the Art Exhibition by Gianpaolo Tomassetti
13.00 – 15.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Discover the new project ideas on the table, join new consortia and start preparing the basis for new applications.
15.00 - 15.30
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
… and family photo!
19.00 - 21.00
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Wrap up the event with a casual dinner