The afternoon coffee webinar on navigation marks for the maritime cluster will feature, among other things, the results of a survey conducted at the end of 2024 in connection with the Merimerkit project’s analysis of the current state of the maritime industry. What significance have the survey and its results had? How have the results been utilised, for example, in the implementation and planning of the Merimerkit project’s measures?

The presentations will also cover operating models related to innovation in the maritime industry, key figures for the Finnish maritime cluster, and how Merimerkit promotes national and international partnerships.

A survey on the current state of the maritime industry will be conducted several times during the project. The next survey will be conducted in OctoberNovember 2025 after the webinar. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to highlight any issues you would like to see addressed in the second survey. So join us online, share your views, and make a difference!


Program

13:45 Connection testing and free discussion

14:00 Welcome and opening of the event
Anne E. Suominen, Special Planner, Turku School of Economics, TSE Pori

14:05 Findings and impact of the 2024 survey analysing the current state of the maritime industry
Anne E. Suominen, Special Planner, Turku School of Economics, TSE Pori

14:20 Economic figures for the Finnish maritime cluster 2021–2023
Mikko Grönlund, Research Manager, Turku School of Economics, Future Research Center

14:35 New operating models and responsible innovation in the maritime industry network
Elisa Aro, Project Specialist, Turku School of Economics, Future Research Center

14:40 Promoting partnerships in Merimerkit
Ville Uimonen, Development Manager, Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd

14:50 The current state of the maritime industry – questions and discussion
Kirsi Laitio, Project Specialist, Turku School of Economics, TSE Pori

15:00 End of event and thanks to participants
Anne E. Suominen, Special Planner, Turku School of Economics, TSE Pori

The program and schedule are subject to change.


Registration

The webinar is free of charge for participants, but registration in advance is required. By registering for our event, you consent to the storage and use of your personal data for the purposes of this event. Participating organisations will be reported as part of the project results.


Contact persons

Ville Uimonen | 050 574 3222 | ville.uimonen@ladec.fi
Anne E. Suominen | 040 779 9494 | anne.e.suominen@utu.fi

The event is made possible by the Merimerkit project, which is co-funded by the European Union and implemented by Lahden Seudun Kehitys LADEC Oy and the University of Turku. The project is funded by the Päijät-Häme Regional Council and the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Program (ERDF) for 2021–2027, “A Renewed and Competent Finland.” The participating organisations are reported as part of the outputs and results of the Merimerkit project.

Photograph: Anne E. Suominen