Finnish cities participating in the European Unions Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission are also gathering in Turku.
Andrea Herrera
These topics will be explored at the ninth edition of the Europe Forum in Turku, taking place from August 2628, 2026.
The activity featured Pekka Salmi, the CEO of the city of Tampere, who shared the experience of a city that, without being the capital, managed to establish itself as a technological, productive, and talent hub.
The initiative is part of a broader effort led by Turku Startup Hub, which brings together startups, investors, universities, and companies under one ecosystem to support growth from idea to international scale.
EU Inc. is an optional, digital-by-default European corporate framework. It will make it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU incentivising them to stay in Europe, and encourage those who once looked elsewhere to return.
The competition extended the entry deadline to March 19, Minna Canths Day. Turku in 800 Characters is part of broader cultural efforts linked to the citys anniversary year and aims to strengthen participation in local cultural life while giving visibility to diverse voices across the region.