Mark Wiltshear

Fall into Winter 2025 – WIISE members’ activity plan

WIISE member events from August to December 2025

Below is our proposed activity plan for Autumn/Winter 2025. We have designed this programme to reflect the interests and ideas shared by WIISE members like you. 

The season will feature events that explore local culture, highlight entrepreneurship and networking opportunities, and offer plenty of relaxed after-work coffee gatherings. We’ve included a few cosy evening visits to local cafés and venues to keep the warm community spirit alive during the colder months.

These dates are for you to mark in your calendar as a ‘save-the-date.’ Final details and confirmations will be shared closer to each event by email and through our WhatsApp Community.

Evening Drinks at Culture Club Still Standing

Friday 1.8.2025, 19.00

  • We’re starting the season with an evening at Culture Club Still Standing, a relaxed spot perfect for winding down at the end of the week. It’s a chance to gather with familiar faces and welcome new ones into the WIISE community.
  • The atmosphere will be informal and friendly, making it easy to settle in with a drink and enjoy the company. Conversations here often flow naturally, with plenty of laughs along the way.
  • Whether you’re catching up with friends or making new connections, this evening is all about enjoying good company without any rush.
  • It’s a simple and enjoyable way to start the months ahead on a positive and social note.

After-work Coffee in Glass Igloo, Alavus

Friday 29.8.2025, 17.00

  • Step inside the cosy Glass Igloo in Alavus for an after-work coffee with a twist. Surrounded by clear walls, you’ll have an open view of the scenery while enjoying the warmth and comfort inside. It’s a perfect way to transition from the workweek into the weekend.
  • The setting invites easy conversation, whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new ones. There’s something about this space that makes everyone feel relaxed and welcome.
  • This gathering is about enjoying good company, a fresh cup of coffee, and a setting that’s just a little bit out of the ordinary. It’s a small break from routine that leaves you feeling refreshed.
  • More info & registration: TBC

Rekrymessut + After-work Coffee, Seinäjoki

Monday 6.10.2025 

  • The day begins at Rekrymessut, the Practical Training Fair, where you can explore opportunities, meet employers, and exchange ideas. Rekrymessut is designed to connect students and professionals with companies, helping you discover internships, training placements, and career options in Finland.
  • Once the fair wraps up, we’ll continue the conversations over a relaxed cup of coffee in Seinäjoki. It’s a great way to reflect on the day and share insights.
  • This combination of events blends career growth with personal connection, making it both productive and enjoyable.
  • Join us for the whole day or just the coffee — either way, you’ll find a welcoming space to connect.
  • More info & registration: https://wiise.fi/e-p-practical-training-recruitment-fair-2025/

After-work Coffee in Seinäjoki

Monday 6.10.2025 

  • Following the Practical Training Fair, let’s meet up for coffee nearby in Seinäjoki
  • Location: Sodexo @ SEAMK

WIISE Syyskokous & SYO Lions Den pitching competition

Tuesday 28.10.2025, 16:30-19:00 

  • The official Autumn meeting of Etelä-Pohjanmaan WIISE ry in collaboration with Suomen Yrittäjöopisto’s “Pitovoimaa maahanmuuttajayrittäjyydestä Etelä-Pohjanmaalla” project.
  • Building upon the previous events in this series, new entrepreneurs will have the chance to pitch their business idea to a panel of friendly lions. It’s not a competition with a prize, but it is a good opportunity to practice your pitching skills and to get some useful feedback on your business idea.
  • All members of the association have the right to vote at the Autumn meeting. We will send the official 2026 activity plan to all members ahead of the meeting.
  • Venue: Holy Smoke restaurant, Seinäjoki
  • More info & registration: TBC

Welcome to the SeAMK Event with IB Students

Thursday 30.10.2025, 16:30-19:00

  • For the third consecutive year, we’re gathering to welcome SeAMK’s new IB students into the WIISE network with a series of activities and conversations designed to connect people. It’s a chance to share experiences, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities for collaboration.
  • The variety of backgrounds in the group makes every discussion richer and more engaging. This is a warm start to new friendships and connections that will grow throughout the year.
  • Venue: Läsipalatsi, SEAMK, Frami F
  • More info & registration: TBC

After-work Coffee: Moving to Finland as the “Significant Other”

Thursday 27.11.2025, 16:30-18:30

  • When a person moves to Finland in a relationship, it brings different challenges for the spouse/partner than for the student, worker or native-Finn.
  • WIISE’s latest members coffee evening aims to help them to meet new people, discuss the challenges of moving to as the ‘significant other’ in a relationship, and learn from the experiences of others who moved here previously.
  • The WIISE network includes many people who moved here with an international spouse, or as one!
  • It’s an opportunity for WIISE members and SEAMK students to bring their spouses along. This event is also open to guests, so if you know someone who has moved to Finland as a spouse or partner, feel free to invite the couple to join us.
  • More info & registration: https://forms.gle/BiiWtpssQ1Bo9EtVA

WIISE Pikkujoulu – Christmas Party for Members & Their Families

Friday 12th December, 17:00-20:00

  • Our 2024 Christmas party was such a success, we decided to go back to Toimintojentalo again. But this year, there will be an afterparty for those who want to continue the fun a little longer 🥳
    • 17:00 Pikkujoulu party at Toimintojentalo
    • 19:30 Tidy-up Toimintojentalo
    • 20:00 Afterparty at Irish Pub Danny Boy
  • At the Pikkujoulu, WIISE will provide beverages (coffee, tea, and glögi) and traditionl Finnish Christmas pastries, joulutorttu. 
  • At the Afterparty, WIISE will be sitting in the corner feeling tired, so you will have to buy your own drinks 😅
  • The rest of the delicious food will be provided by YOU and all the members. So be prepared to bring along a dish from your home country for everyone to enjoy—it doesn’t have to be big, just enough for others to taste.
  • To make the event even more festive, don your tonttu hat, Santa hat, or a quirky/ugly Christmas sweater and join in the seasonal fun!
  • We’re excited to welcome you and your family to an evening of connection, celebration, and festive fun with the WIISE community.
  • Venue 1: Pikkujoulu Toimintojentalo Kahvilasali, Kasperinviita 13, 60150 Seinäjoki
  • Venue 1: Afterparty Irish Pub Danny Boy, Matti Visanninkuja 15, 60100 Seinäjoki
  • More info & registration: https://forms.gle/BkfHxns1AtTB7vxF9

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