Creative industries & Culture
The next event will be organized on the 5th May 2026 at 2.15 – 3 pm
The City of Oulu’s Työn Taitajat (Talents for Future) is organizing an event in collaboration with Oulu based companies, higher education institutions, secondary vocational education, Oulu Innovation Alliance and International House Oulu.
The year 2026 will take us to explore the creative industries and culture
In 2026, the World’s biggest virtual company visit will focus on the creative industries and culture, and the event will be part of the OULU2026 programme.
Date: May 5, 2026
Visit Highlights: Companies operating in the field of creative industries or culture, as well as educational institutions in the Oulu area.
Visit includes various types of companies working in the creative industries and culture at the local, national, and international levels. All participating companies and educational institutions will be confirmed by November 2025 at the latest.
The event is organized by Työn Taitajat.
A Journey into the World of Creative Industries and Culture
The goal of the 2026 event year is to introduce the creative industries and culture, as well as career opportunities in the field. The day will feature tailored content for children and young people of different ages.
During the visit, participants will see what kinds of companies and professions the creative industries and culture have created and continue to create, what a working day looks like in these companies, and what skills are needed in the field. Through real stories, they will learn about the expertise, the combination of different skills, and the mindset required, as well as which school subjects and study choices can lead to jobs where one can contribute to the realization and development of the creative industries and culture.
The visit day will be broadcasted live on the City of Oulu’s YouTube channel. During the program, there will be visits to companies and educational institutions.
The visit day is open and free of charge for everyone.
Session in English
Time 5th May at 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm
Target audience
Higher education students in Finland and abroad
International talents in Finland
International talents considering Finland as an option to work in
Anyone interested in creative industries and culture
Participation
The visit day will be held as a live webcast on the City of Oulu’s YouTube channel. A link to join the visit will be sent to registered participants before the event. Participants do not need a microphone or camera.
Pre-Visit Questions
You can submit pre-visit questions about the construction industry to the organizers. Within the framework allowed by the event schedule, we aim to address as many questions as possible.
Link for pre-visit questions will be placed here later.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
The world’s biggest virtual company visit introduces the company to future talents of various ages in a manner that considers the age of each target group and other special needs. During the day, pre-planned sessions are organized for different age groups.
-
The event is open to everyone. Individuals, classes, student groups, and others interested in the topic can participate. Participation does not require traveling to Oulu in person.
-
During the visit, participants will get acquainted with the target companies’ operations through both career stories and practical aspects of the company’s work. The contents are tailored to different age groups and are designed to link various subjects and comprehensive skills in the curriculum.t the event, we become familiar with the operation of target companies through career stories as well as the policy of the company. The contents are designed with each age group in mind. The contents are linked diversely to the curriculum’s extensive competence as a whole and different subjects.
-
The event will be held as a live YouTube event on the City of Oulu’s YouTube channel. Participants who have registered in advance will receive the participation link a few days before the event.
If necessary, individuals can also join the event without prior registration. Participation requires a computer or other smart device with audio output. Participants do not need a microphone or camera.
In schools, the visit can be projected onto the classroom screen so that everyone can follow the program.
-
Yes, you can. Choose the option “group” during registration and enter the number of participants.
More information
Tiina Haapaniemi
Specialist, Future talents for work
Eemeli Alanne
City of Oulu, Education and Cultural Services
Videos of the World’s Biggest Virtual Company Visit 2024
Word´s Biggest Virtual Company Visit 2024 concentrated on construction industry companies as well as educational institutions’ offerings in the wide field of construction industry.