Published
04.07.2025
Topic
News
Tampere Trade Fairs is driving growth together with the Tampere region

Tampere Trade Fairs Group is a significant economic driver, supporting the attractiveness, employment, and business activities of the Tampere region.
Its operations generate revenue for local services and promote innovation as well as networking among companies both domestically and internationally.
According to a Taloustutkimus study, the economic impact of the Tampere Sports & Expo in 2024 was 95 million euros, with an employment impact of 1,295 person-years. This represents over 20% growth compared to the previous year.
Extensive economic and employment impact on the surrounding area
In addition to its permanent staff, Tampere Trade Fairs employs various temporary workers during events, including customer service staff, photographers, traffic controllers, and hospitality professionals. The construction of exhibition stands provides work for the construction and logistics sectors. Furthermore, Tampere Trade Fairs offers valuable work experience to students through close cooperation with Tampere Region Vocational College (Tredun) and the special vocational school Luovi.
Beyond direct jobs, Tampere Trade Fairs’ events generate sales income for local hotels, restaurants, and transport providers. The events boost the entire local service sector, especially during quieter tourism months.
Promoting vitality, well-being, and economic Success
The impact of Tampere Trade Fairs extends beyond direct income and employment effects. Tampere Trade Fairs works year-round to support the success of Finnish companies. For example, the three-day Alihankinta Fair is a major event that has spawned various satellite events and export promotion activities.
Alihankinta is the largest industrial event in the Nordic countries, supporting subcontractors in networking and business growth. The “Alihankinta goes NATO” seminars exemplify export promotion outside the events themselves. These seminars share advice and practical tools to help companies take steps toward becoming part of NATO’s supply chain.
The annual handicrafts event, Suomen Kädentaidot, is an important meeting place for Finnish artisans and craft enthusiasts, offering opportunities to explore new trends, techniques, and materials. Above all, it is a vital marketplace for many entrepreneurs for both materials and finished products, serving as a platform for new business opportunities.
Kädentaidot event promotes appreciation and visibility of Finnish craft traditions. It highlights the preservation of traditional craft techniques as well as new products combining modern elements.
A Platform for new innovations
Tampere Trade Fairs’ events serve as a platform for meaningful encounters. When the industry’s top experts gather, the result is innovations and new business opportunities. For example, the 2024 Round Table event brought together the community around the hydrogen economy. The event provided a confidential space to share thoughts and experiences on industry trends and success factors.
The following year, the Hydrogen Summit & Expo was launched as an international flagship event in the hydrogen sector, bringing together actors across the entire hydrogen value chain. The event served as a key forum for promoting the hydrogen economy and networking. Major investment projects were announced, and numerous new partnerships were formed.