FUELING THE NEXT GENERATION OF IT TALENT.
Best IT career fair in Finland? That's the plan. Join us for Root Expo on Nov 20, 2025 in Turku.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT.
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IT career fair in Turku.
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Focus on IT.
YOU DON'T NEED TO BE PERFECT — JUST CURIOUS.
Root Expo brings together the most exciting companies and talented IT people in the Turku region. Join us for inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and engaging and innovative networking. This is an adventure where everyone's welcome—no sign-up needed!
Our amazing speakers.
JOB DATING.
Job Dating means short 5-10 minute interviews with potential employers.
Step by step guide to participate:
- Download the app from App Store or Google Play or use the Web Version.
- Create a profile and fill in your details. Take your time on this step, as this information is crucial for the app to be able to match you with companies.
- Enroll to "Root Expo 2025" -event
- Wait for invitation to an interview from an employer in the event. We will notify you with push notifications (given you grant the permission) and emails when you get matched and invited to a job dating interview.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE.
12:00
Doors open.
12:10–12:55
Keynote: Juha-Matti Santala, Full-Stack Developer at Reaktor — How to Build a Developer Portfolio.
13:15–14:00
Keynote: Mikko Hyppönen, Chief Research Officer at Sensofusion — Technology and Security.
14:20–15:05
Keynote: Tarmo Pajunen, CTO & Co-founder at Brillian — How to Succeed in the Era of Intelligence.
15:25–16:10
Keynote: Joonas Korgan, CEO & Founder at Identio — Entrepreneurship in IT: Learning from Failures.
16:15-17:00
Workshop: TEK is hosting a networking workshop where you can develop your communication skills.
17:00
Event ends.
18:00-22:00
Afterparty by Reaktor. See access instructions below.
AFTERPARTY BY REAKTOR.
CONTINUE YOUR ROOT EXPO DAY At 18:00 when we’ll kick off the EXCLUSIVE afterparty at our main partner Reaktor’s office.
Afterparty includes:
- Sauna (please wear a swimsuit).
- Food, snacks and drinks.
- DJ, karaoke and music.
- Networking and hanging out is guaranteed.
There are 2 ways to get super limited tickets to the afterparty:
- Be early at the event.
- The event producers will give away tickets at the Root Expo info at 12:00, at the start of the event.
- Limited amount of tickets available, so be quick!
- Visit Reaktor's stand.
- Reaktor will give away tickets for lucky visitors.
- Be sure to visit Reaktor's stand and introduce yourself!
Afterparty will be held at Reaktor's office in Turku.
Address: Läntinen Rantakatu 15
PARTNERS.
MAIN PARTNER:
PARTNERS:
SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
What is job dating?
+A fast-paced networking event connecting job seekers and employers through short, timed meetings.
Why should I join Root Expo as a visitor?
+You should join this event so you can:
- Connect with potential employers.
- Discover opportunities.
- Grow your professional network.
How does the job dating app work?
+It matches job seekers and employers, schedules meetings, and provides event details.
Is it free to attend Root Expo?
+Absolutely.
When and where is the next Root Expo?
+- When: November 20, 2025 12:00-17:00.
- Where: Lemminkäisenkatu 12 B, 20520 Turku, Visitor & Innovation Center Joki.