FinnAgora’s FINNOVATION Business Conference on 1 2 June 2019 brings the latest news of the Finnish innovative field to Budapest. We have invited Finnish experts and business specialists to speak about what is behind ’the Finnish Miracle’: how do startups work in Finland and in the Nordic countries and how innovations are born in Finnish companies. During the day-long conference, we will learn, for example, how to utilize ’sisu’ – the inner courage and fortitude – in entrepreneurship and what kind of possibilities human-centred data economy creates for future businesses. We will get insights

FinnAgora, the Finnish Institute in Budapest, is looking for an event manager/communications coordinator for a fixed-term employment from 1 st of August 2019 until 20 th of June 2021. The employment contract may be continued by mutual agreement. The position is located in Budapest. Event manager produces the institute’s program, seminars, and projects related to cultural import. The tasks include applying for funds and grants as well as reporting. Event manager also coordinates FinnAgora’s communications. To succeed in this position, we expect knowledge of the Finnish society, Finnish

Our popular pop up restaurant event is here: enjoy Saturday afternoon in the courtyard of the Finnish Embassy on 11th May ! Organized for the 8th time, our popular food event renewed its image last year: we are presenting our visitors new and exciting Finnish street food flavours and integrating more Finnish and local entrepreneurs to the event. This year, visitors have a unique chance to taste pulled oats, a delicious plant-based protein that beats meat. Behind this Finnish food innovation is Gold&Green Foods who have kindly sponsored TASTE Finland event this year! The food is prepared

Finnish synthesizer musician Sebastian Teir, known as Kebu , starts his European tour from Budapest on Saturday May 4 th , 2019. Kebu will perform in the legendary A38 Ship, a former stone-carrier ship in Danube. In addition to the gig in the evening, there is a unique chance to participate in a workshop by Kebu. Making Music with Analogue Synths workshop is mainly aimed at music professionals and composers. Kebu’s music is instrumental and melodic and it is created by using analogue synthesizers only. The artist is not only known for his unique music but also his energetic live performances

Budapest Park’s summer program kicks off with Rapcirkusz concert on April 25. This year the event has a Finnish focus: beatboxer Felix Zenger , break dancer Eetu Mäkinen , graffiti artist Acton and musician Sampo Hiukkanen will join the Hungarian rap and hiphop legends on the stage. Rapcirkusz is a new and unique mega outdoor-concert where Hungarian hip hop icons perform with a live orchestra. The event was first arranged last year and sold out its 10 000 tickets quickly. This year FinnAgora is proud to be part of this new Budapest based festival by bringing special guests from Finland! The