A’Pelago Initiative 2024 brings together influencers to promote the vitality of archipelagos and marine areas

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KASNÄS, August 15-16 – The A’Pelago Initiative is a business forum held in the archipelago, bringing together business leaders, researchers, innovators, and archipelago entrepreneurs to discuss opportunities for developing commercial solutions that enhance the vitality of archipelagos and marine areas. The event is sold out.

The state of the Archipelago Sea and the world’s oceans is a matter of widespread concern. Rapid growth in actions positively affecting marine areas is essential. Publicly funded measures alone are not sufficient to restore and maintain the condition of the area. Business actions developed in close collaboration with researchers are needed.

The A’Pelago Initiative arose from the need to intensify the dialogue among actors impacting the vitality of the archipelago and to increase and scale commercial solutions that affect the region’s vitality. “We have brought together top experts and innovators to jointly promote new solutions, entrepreneurship, and funding. These are necessary for the development of commercial marine climate solutions in the Archipelago Sea area,” says Timo Ketonen, co-founder of A’Pelago.

The A’Pelago Initiative is a forum for everyone who wants to promote the social, environmental, and economic sustainable development of the Archipelago Sea area through business activities. The event’s theme is “Reclaim the Sea – Rethink Business.” The program includes expert talks, panel discussions, and pitches from companies in the A’Pelago Accelerator business development program.

“Worldwide, there is keen interest in the development of Finnish innovations and commercial actors impacting the sustainable development of marine areas and the broader climate. Over the past five years, the blue economy has been one of the fastest-growing sectors for private financing globally,” says Alina Sippolainen, producer of A’Pelago. “We are excited that the Initiative provides a place to share knowledge and ideas about commercial means to improve the condition of marine areas.”

A’Pelago is a privately-owned company dedicated to supporting and promoting business initiatives that enhance the vitality of archipelagos and marine areas. In line with its purpose, A’Pelago Initiative brings together stakeholders affecting the condition of the Archipelago Sea in Kasnäs on August 15-16. The event is sold out. Registration for the waiting list or as a media representative is open.

A’Pelago Initiative 2024 in Numbers

• For the second time in August, the A’Pelago Initiative is establishing its position as the leading business forum in the archipelago.
• The event brings over 120 participants to the archipelago, including more than 15 speakers.
• https://www.apelago.fi/fi/tapahtumat/apelago-initiative-2024

A’Pelago Experience

• Alongside the Initiative events, A’Pelago, in collaboration with archipelago entrepreneur partners, offers year-round tailored opportunities to work remotely in the archipelago, experience its nature and culture at 15 remote work locations.
• https://www.apelago.fi/fi/apelago-experience

A’Pelago Accelerator

• Supports the development of growth-oriented companies positively impacting archipelagos and marine areas through a coaching program that includes idea validation and implementation support. Eight start-up companies participated in the first Accelerator program pilot in spring 2024.
• https://www.apelago.fi/fi/apelago-accelerator

For More Information

Timo Ketonen
Co-founder, A’Pelago
timo@apelago.fi | +358 400 831 205

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