LAB Future Food Lounge
Welcome to explore the opportunities of Finnish food exports and food innovations!
Event date and time
10.4.2026 at 12.00–16.30
Event location
M19, E221
Mukkulankatu 19, Lahti
Among the speakers are, for example, MythBusters co-creator Jamie Hyneman (LUT University) and business development specialist Jari Rask (Ladec).
Participating companies include the fat technology pioneer PerFat Technologies, Kaffa Roastery winner of the Menestysresepti 2026 competition with its Kili drink and the successful local company Viipurilainen Kotileipomo.
The event is divided into three sessions. You may attend one or more sessions. Each session has a capacity of 30 participants – secure your spot by registering in advance! All participants must also register for the LUT Blossom event. Registration links can be found at the bottom of the page.
Programme
12.00–13.30 Finnish food: how to create success stories?
The panel discussion features, among others, Jamie Hyneman (LUT University) and Emma Laivisto (PerFat Technologies).
Facilitator: Jari Rask, Ladec
Experience food sector innovations through live demonstrations, pilot-scale environments, and tastings.
The session will be held in English.
14.00–15.00 A local success story
Entrepreneurs Teppo Ylä-Hemmilä and Joonas Ylä-Hemmilä from Viipurilainen Kotileipomo share the company’s growth story.
Experience food sector innovations through live demonstrations, pilot-scale environments, and tastings.
15.30–16.30 Refreshing afterwork
Meet our experts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Experience food sector innovations through live demonstrations, pilot-scale environments, and tastings.
Contact: food
lab [dot] fi (food[at]lab[dot]fi)
Partners involved in the arrangements: FinFoodNet - Suomalaiset Innokaupungit ja alueet vauhdittamassa ruokaratkaisujen vientiä
