CBYE (Central Baltic Young Entrepreneurs) kickoff 2025, Espoo
Organizer: JA Finland
Theme: Entrepreneurship
Keywords: CBYE, JA Company Program
Welcome to the Central Baltic Young Entrepreneurs (CBYE) event in Espoo, November 12th to 14th 2025!
Welcome to the opening event of the CBYE – Central Baltic Young Entrepreneurs program in Espoo, Finland!
The CBYE project brings together young people from Finland, Estonia, and Latvia to develop their entrepreneurial skills in an international environment. The November event gathers around over a hundred participants for a program that includes teamwork, ideation, pitching and a Job Shadow experience.
Event program
Wednesday November 12th – Leadership and team building
12.45 Bus transfer from the harbor for Latvian and Estonian participants
12.30–13.40 Arrival, registration and lunch, at Heymo 1 Hotel, Espoo
13.40 Joint walk from the hotel to Aalto University
14.00–21.00 at Aalto University, Grid A
14.00 Welcome to Aalto University / Tiina Toivola, Elsa-Maria Oksanen
14.45 Ice breaker: Mini meets
15.15 Workshop: Lead from Within / Elsa-Maria Oksanen, JA Alumna
16.45 Creative Challenge: The Worst Startup Ever
18.00 Meet the JA Alumni Finland
18.15 Casual dinner
18.45 Relaxed evening gathering and team building activities
21.00 Joint walk back to the hotel
Thursday November 13th – Job Shadow and work life skills
8.00–12.00 Lobby meetup and transfers to Job Shadow locations & teacher workshop
8.00–12.00 Teachers’ workshop on ideation at Innovation Home Kamppi, Helsinki
12.00–15.00 at Innovation Home Kamppi, Helsinki
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.00 Workshop: Job Shadow reflection
- 14.00 Being a Startup COO – What does it really mean? (Erja Klemola, Pandatron)
15.00 Joint walk to the Helsinki Central railway station meeting point
15.30–19.00 at Yrityskylä Game / free time
Group A:
15.30–17.15 Yrityskylä Game
17.15–19.00 Free time in the city
Group B:
15.30–17.15 Free time in the city
17.15–19.00 Yrityskylä Game – Meeting at the Central railway station meeting point at 17.15 latest
19.00 Bus transfer from the Central railway station meeting point to the hotel
19.30–21.00 Dinner and chill evening activities at the Heymo Hotel, Espoo
Friday November 14th – Ideas and pitching
8.00 Before the program starts: checkout at the hotel and joint walk to Aalto University
8.30–12.00 at Aalto University A Grid, Espoo
- 8.30 Recap of the ideation workshop by teachers
- 9.00 Workshop: Developing and pitching your business idea
- 12.00 Return to hotel and lunch
- 13.00-14.00 One last thought – until next time!
- 14.30 Bus transfer to the harbor for Latvian and Estonian participants
Minor changes to the schedule are possible.
Job Shadow
During Job Shadow, you’ll get to explore interesting companies and meet inspiring people. Some of you will also get to tackle real-life ideation tasks from the business world – and present your solutions to companies!
Instructions
To ensure a positive experience for both you and the host company, please follow these guidelines during your visit:
Please do not use your phone during the visit!
Phones should remain silent and out of sight to show respect and attentiveness.
Show interest and participate actively
Engage in conversations, ask questions, and listen carefully to what professionals share.
Be polite and respectful
Greet your hosts, follow any instructions given, and remember to thank them for their time.
Dress appropriately
Choose clothing that is neat and suitable for a professional environment.
Workplaces attending Job Shadow:
Make the most of your Job Shadow experience!
Hotel
- You will be accommodated at the Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels, Miestentie 5, 02150 Espoo. Hotel link
Additional Information
- Transfer from the harbor to Heymo Hotel is organized, and buses will leave the terminal approx. at 12.45.
- Transfers require some walking (about 20-minute walks). The weather in Finland in November can be variable, so please come prepared with appropriate clothing, such as a weatherproof outdoor jacket and an umbrella.
- To stay updated on the event, follow @NuortenNYT on social media and tag us in your posts and stories so we can share them. Please include the hashtag #CentralBaltic & #NuortenNYT so all our event highlights can be found in one place.
Venue Descriptions
Heymo 1 by Sokos Hotels
Address: Miestentie 5, 02150 Espoo
Aalto University, A Grid, Otaniemi Campus
Address: Otakaari 5, 02150 Espoo
Innovation Home Kamppi
Address: Kansakoulukatu 3, 00100 Helsinki
JA Yrityskylä Kaisaniemi
Address: Kaisaniemenkatu 6, 00100 Helsinki
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