Maria Vuorensola

Program Manager | BusinessOulu, City of Oulu Oulu, Finland
Maria Vuorensola

Biography

Maria is leading the operations of Oulu Innovation Alliance and it's spearhead programs. She coordinates the execution of innovation ecosystem agreement between City of Oulu and Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in Finland.

Sessions

11:20h
In Focus | SMART CITY EXPO

How Can New Economic Models Power Sustainable Urban Success?

Mariusz Sagan
Mariusz Sagan Lublin City Office Head of Strategy and Investor Relations Department Speaker
Vera-Karin Brazova
Vera-Karin Brazova Ministry of Regional Development Head of Urban Policy and Strategies Unit Speaker
Maria Vuorensola
Maria Vuorensola BusinessOulu, City of Oulu Program Manager Speaker
Danielle Duplin
Danielle Duplin FreeWind Productions President Chair
Arantxa Calvera
Arantxa Calvera Agència Catalana de Turisme Director Speaker

#Digital Economy, #Entrepreneurship, #Innovation Hubs, #Tourism

2025-11-06 11:20 2025-11-06 12:05 Europe/Madrid How Can New Economic Models Power Sustainable Urban Success?

How can urban leaders unlock new potential to drive growth in a time when traditional economic engines are faltering? How are cities boosting entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems to create their own smart solutions? This session will showcase how cities can turn their visions for a sustainable future into tangible impact, through forecasting sustainable development, adopting innovative economic models, and identifying new drivers to advance a just and green transition.

Stage: People - First
Thu 6 11:20h - 12:05h Stage: People - First All Passes
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