CBYE (Central Baltic Young Entrepreneurs) 2026, Helsinki
Event Date: Tue 12.05.2026 - Wed 13.05.2026 Time 14.00
Location: Innovation Home Kamppi, Kansakoulukatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Organizer: JA Finland
Theme: Entrepreneurship
Keywords: CBYE, JA Company Program
Welcome to the Central Baltic Young Entrepreneurs (CBYE) event in Helsinki on May 12–13 2026!
Central Baltic Young Entrepreneurs (CBYE) project brings together students participating in the Company program from Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The final event of the school year will be held in Helsinki on May 12–13.
During the event, young people will get a hands-on experience of international entrepreneurship and working life through pitching, workshops and a trade fair.
Event program
Tuesday May 12
12.30 Arrival at Innovation Home Kamppi
13.00–14.00 Lunch
14.00 Stand setup for Trade Fair
14.30 Trade Fair Showcase starts
14.30 Pitching competition
17.00 End of the Trade Fair and instructions for the following program + snack break
18.00 Walk to hotel and check-in (Hotel Helka)
20.00–22.00 Garden party & awards ceremony, Innovation Home Kamppi
22.00 End of the first event day
Wednesday May 13
8.30 Departure from hotel and walk to the Innovation Home Kamppi
9.00 Session about AI, Tommi Savikko
10.00 Panel discussion
9.00–11.00 Teacher’s workshop
11.00 Break
11.15 Reflection: end of the school year and CBYE project
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Event ends and transfer
Minor changes to the schedule are possible.
Trade Fair
At the Showcasing Trade Fair, the goal is to present your JA company’s activities to the other participants of the project. You’ll have time to explore each other’s work and accomplishments – and act as judges for one another! So the fair is not so much about selling, but rather about looking back and reflecting on the past year and everything you’ve learned.
The prizes will be awarded based on your voting. There will be a table for each stand in showcasing trade fair, no walls.
The dimensions of the Trade Fair tables are: Height: 89 cm, Outer curve of the tabletop: 90 cm, Inner curve of the tabletop: 76 cm, Diameter: 45 cm. The exhibition stand does not have a back wall, but electricity is available.
Pitching competition during the trade fair is your chance to shine and show all your pitching skills developed throughout the year, so give it your best shot!
Pitching competition 12.5., Innovation Home
Voting at the showcasing trade fair, Innovation Home
You are the judges of this trade fair – make your vote count!
During the Showcasing Trade Fair, take time to explore other companies, ask questions, and really dive into what your fellow participants have created throughout the year. Once you’ve gotten to know the teams and their work, it’s time to vote for the ones that stood out to you the most. You’ll be voting in the following categories:
- Most Dedicated Team
- Best Insights from the Year
- Team Most Likely to Succeed
- Best Visuals & Branding
- Best Pitch
This is not just about choosing favorites – it’s about recognizing hard work, creativity, and growth.
Hotel
- You will be accommodated at the Hotel Helka, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, 00100 Helsinki. Hotel link
- You will be accompanied to check-in on foot after the day’s program.
- Please note that check-out must be completed before second event day.
Additional Information
- Transfer from the harbour to Innovation Home is organized, and buses will leave the terminal at 12.45.
- Participant registration takes place at the Innovation Home Kamppi lobby, at the JA Finland information stand upon arrival. There will also be a luggage room available for your use.
- The hotel is located near Innovation Home, and transfers will be made on foot.
- Please note that the weather in Finland in May can be quite variable. The evening event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly (weather permitting).
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