Bothnia Business Heritage final seminar
Welcome to the Bothnia Business Heritage FINAL SEMINAR on August 20, 2025 in Jakobstad, Finland, and online!

Inspiring insights
Experience a thought-provoking keynote by Anssi Tuulenmäki, Director of the Museum of Technology in Helsinki, who will inspire you to think differently, create real value, and turn bold ideas into action! In addition to Anssi’s inspiring keynote, we’ll share key insights from the Bothnia Business Heritage project and explore what lies ahead for the growing Bothnia Business Heritage Network. We’ll also gain inspiring insights from both cultural heritage professionals and businesses, showing how exciting collaborations can take shape and what expectations are driving them forward. And last but not least: discover the fascinating story of the unique Esseharpan instrument and enjoy a live performance by Tallari — one of Finland’s most versatile and deeply rooted professional folk music ensembles.
PROGRAM
9.00 Coffee & registration
9.30 Welcome & music by Tallari with the unique instrument Esseharpan
10.00 Keynote by Anssi Tuulenmäki
11.00 Project results: How can businesses and cultural heritage actors collaborate?
11.45 Lunch (free of charge)
12.30 Launching of ”Heritage as a service – a handbook for business collaboration and museum service development”
13.30 Coffee & music
14.00 Roundtable discussions live with Ralf Blomqvist
15.00 How the BBH Network will continue
15.30 Conclusion
Registration
We offer lunch! Please remember to inform us of any special dietary need!
Further information about the event
Linda Lindroos
Pernilla Howard

