Learn more about technology at Shaking up Tech.
On this page you can find all the information you need to apply and participate in Shaking up Tech.
Apply for Shaking up Tech
The event is dedicated to women and members of gender minorities who are studying high school level advanced mathematics and are interested in further studies and career opportunities in the field of technology. The main emphasis in the selection of participants is on the applicant's interest in the field. We will also take into account the geographical coverage of applicants from all around Finland.
1. Find out more about the event
The day of events starts with career talks by women working in technology, continues with workshops and a demo session after lunch and ends with a study fair. The main language of the event is Finnish, but some of the workshops and presentations will be in English. You can find a link to all the published programs and workshops below.
2. Choose which event you want to attend
Choose at least two events you would like to participate in based on the programme available and mark them in order of priority on the application form. In your application, only include events that you are ready to participate in. We will always try to select you for either the first or second option in your application.
3. Fill in the application form
We will announce the launch of the application process on our website and on the event's social media channels. You will also find links to the forms on this page when the application period begins.
Please fill in your contact details carefully on the application form. We will be in contact with you regarding the event mainly by email, so please include an email address that you actively follow on the application form.
4. Wait for a reply and further instructions
We will notify you of the results of your application by email.
Have a look at the event programme
Event participant info:
Every event participant has the right to feel welcome and safe at Shaking up Tech. By acting responsibly and respectfully towards each other, we create an equal opportunity for every participant to enjoy the event.
At Shaking up Tech we meet each other with an open mind, respecting each other's experiences and personal space. We are open to learning new things, listening and being heard. We use respectful language and treat each person we meet with respect.
If you encounter inappropriate behaviour, language or feel threatened during an event, you can contact the event staff. You can identify them by their black Shaking up Tech logo shirts.
Shaking up Tech will reimburse travel expenses to the event for all participants. We will apply for a tax-free grant on behalf of the participant to cover any travel expenses in Finland (vero.fi/apurahat).
You are responsible for booking and purchasing all travel tickets to the event. Travel reimbursements for tickets can be applied for after the event using the travel reimbursement form, which will be emailed to all participants.
Familiarize yourself with guidelines on travel expenses below.
Shaking up Tech will reimburse travel expenses:
- From the participant's home municipality to the event and back by the cheapest public transport.
- Use of own car at the official government mileage rate only for those parts of the journey that cannot be made by public transport.
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In person for each participant. Each participant must make their own travel claim, and you cannot claim travel expenses on behalf of others.
To be eligible for travel expenses:
- You must submit all receipts for your trip attached to the application form after the event. Only a receipt provided by the service provider will be accepted as proof of payment, not, for example, a screenshot from your online bank account.
- For journeys made by private car, a certificate signed by the driver of the vehicle stating the distance traveled, their name and signature is accepted as proof.
- You will need your own bank details or a mobile ID to fill out the reimbursement form. The form cannot be filled in by the guardian and the reimbursement can only be paid on your personal account.
Possible exceptions:
- If the journey time on the cheapest connection is more than six hours, we will also reimburse you for a faster connection.
- If you have to leave your residence before 06.00 in the morning or if you would get home after the event after 00.00 at night using the cheapest public transport option, you are entitled to free accommodation at the venue. See "Accommodation at the venue" below.
- If you have to cancel your participation in an event due to illness, we will reimburse your travel expenses upon presentation of a medical certificate. In other cases of cancellation, we will not reimburse the travel expenses incurred.
- If someone other than the participant buys the tickets, the participant must still apply for reimbursement in person. The reimbursement will be paid into the participant's account, after which the participant can transfer the payment to the ticket purchaser.
If you are arriving from further afield, Shaking up Tech will arrange accommodation for you at the venue. You are entitled to free accommodation on the night before and/or the night after the event if:
- You should leave your home before 06.00 on the day of the event to arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes before the event starts.
- You will not be able to get home before 00.00 on the evening of the event if you leave the venue at 19.00.
Detailed information on accommodation will be sent separately to those participants who indicate their accommodation needs while registering to the event.
During the event, all meals are free of charge for participants. Please indicate any special dietary requirements on the registration form. All food served in Shaking up Tech is vegan friendly.
Breakfast 07.00 - 09.30
You can register for breakfast when you confirm your participation in the event. Hotel guests do not need to register for breakfast as breakfast is included in their accommodation.
Lunch 11.30 - 12.45
Lunch will be served after the morning session, we invite our annual event speakers to join us for lunch.
Dinner around 17.00 - 18.30
Dinner will be served during the fair.
For those staying at the hotel of the event venue, an evening meal and breakfast will be provided at the accommodation.
Travel and accommodation by location
The event day starts at Aalto University Undergrad Center (Otakaari 1, Espoo), where you will be welcomed in the main lobby.
By bus:
Almost all buses to Helsinki arrive at Kamppi. Follow the signs inside Kamppi to the metro station. Buy a ticket for the AB zone before entering the metro platform. Take the metro west (Tapiola / Matinkylä), and get off at Aalto University.
By Train:
Arrive by train to Helsinki Central Station. Inside the station, take the stairs down to Kompassiaukio, from where you can take the escalator down to the metro platform. Buy a ticket for the AB zone before entering the metro platform. Take the metro west (Tapiola / Matinkylä), and get off at Aalto University.
By plane:
From Helsinki-Vantaa airport you can get to Helsinki railway station by "I" or "P" train, the journey takes about 30 minutes. See the instructions for those arriving by train to see how to get to the university from the train station. You can travel the whole way (train and metro) with one ABC zone ticket.
By car:
Please take note that we will not reimburse any travel expenses for use of your own car for any part of the journey that could also be made with public transport.
You can find information about arriving to Aalto University's campus by car on the Driving and parking at Otaniemi-page.
On the Campus:
When you arrive at the "Aalto University" metro station from Helsinki city centre and get off the metro, turn left and go up the escalator towards Otaniementie. Use the exit between the R-kioski and Espresso House. The Candidate Centre is the red building directly ahead. Walk straight and use the 1F main entrance (map). If necessary, we will meet you at the train station, bus station or airport.
We recommend that all participants download the HSL app on their phone in advance. You can buy all the public transport tickets you need from the app. In addition to the app, you can search for public transport routes in the HSL route guide, find the campus by typing "Aalto University" or "Otakaari 1, Espoo".
For more information on public transport and ticket prices, visit the Helsinki Region Transport website.
Accommodation will be in 2-3 person rooms shared by the participants at the Radisson Blue Hotel Otaniemi in Espoo. In addition to clothing, participants will only need to bring personal hygiene equipment. Detailed information on accommodation will be sent separately to those participants who indicate their accommodation needs when registering.
Shaking up Tech event team members are there for you and will guide you in the event. You can find the schedules and the workshops of your choice in the event's application, which you will get link for closer to the week of the event.
The event is alcohol free, so the use of any intoxicants during the event and in the premises administrated by the event organizer is not allowed.
After the event is over, the event team will guide you to the metro and towards your journey home. If you have a bus, train or flight leaving on the evening of the event and you need to leave before 19:00, please make sure you leave on time. The metro ride to the train station or Kamppi takes about 15 minutes. The train journey from the train station to the airport takes about 30 minutes. Make sure you are at the airport at the time recommended by the airline before your flight departs.
If you have indicated that you need guidance to the airport, train station or bus station from the university, we will arrange someone to help you with your journey.
Please share experiences about your Shaking up Tech day at your high school and encourage other students to boldly explore the opportunities in the field of technology. The event is an annual event — we hope to meet participants from your high school next year as well!
After the event, we ask you to fill out a feedback form (will be sent to your email). I hope as many people as possible fill in the feedback, it's really important to us and helps us make the event better for those participanting after you.
On the campus of LUT University, you will be received in the main lobby, right next to the main doors.
You can get to the campus by a direct bus connection from the train station. The bus terminal for long lines is located right next to the train station. If necessary, our guides will be at the station to receive you on the event days morning and guide you to the right bus. The final stop of bus lines 5 and 1 is in front of the university's main doors.
If you arrive with your own car, see the arrival and parking instructions on the university's website.
If you arrive in Lappeenranta the night before and stay in the accommodation we offer, you will receive separate instructions from your hotel on how to arrive on campus.
Accommodation takes place in 2-3 person rooms shared by the participants in the Sokos hotel Lappee in the center of Lappeenranta. In addition to clothes, guests only need personal hygiene items. More detailed information about the accommodation will be sent separately to those participants who need for accommodation.
Shaking up Tech event team members are there for you and will guide you in the event. You can find the schedules and the workshops of your choice in the event's application, which you will get link for closer to the week of the event.
The event is alcohol free, so the use of any intoxicants from Wednesday to Friday and in the premises administrated by the event organiser is not allowed.
When the event is over, the event team will guide you to the metro and toward your journey home. Please share experiences about your Shaking up Tech day at your high school and encourage other students to boldly explore the opportunities in the field of technology. The event is an annual event — we hope to meet participants from your high school next year as well!
After the event, we ask you to fill out a feedback form (will be sent to your email). We hope as many people as possible fill in the feedback, it's really important to us and helps us improve the event for those participanting after you.
You will be received in the entrance hall 2T on Linnanmaa campus of the University of Oulu. You can spot the right door by a large green "Oulu University" sign above the entrance.
By bus:
Buses coming to Oulu arrive at Raksila bus station. There is a local bus stop in front of the station (Bus station E), from where you can take the lines 2, 5 and 8 to the Linnanmaa campus. Get off the bus at the Linnanmaa stop, "Yliopisto P." You can check bus schedules, routes and a map in Oulu's public transport route guide.
By train:
All long-distance trains arrive in the city center of Oulu. A bus stop is a short walk away. From the train station, walk 500m along Hallituskatu to the town hall stop (Kaupungintalo E, Torikatu). Hallituskatu starts directly from the end of the station's underpass tunnel, towards city center. Buses 1, 2, 5 and 8 take you from the town hall directly to Linnanmaa campus. Get off the bus at stop "Yliopisto P." You can check bus schedules, routes and a map in Oulu's public transport route guide.
By plane:
From Oulu airport, you can get to Linnanmaa campus by bus number 8. The bus stop is directly in front of the terminal. Stop name: "Lentoasema." The trip takes about 50 minutes. Buy yourself a ticket for zone AB (adult 5.80 EUR, 16 years and under 2.90 EUR). Get off the bus at stop "Yliopisto P." You can check bus schedules, routes and a map in Oulu's public transport route guide.
You can download the Waltti Mobile ticket application to your phone. You can find the app in the Apple Store and Google Play.
Accommodation takes place in 2-3 person rooms shared by the participants at Scandic Hotel. In addition to clothes, guests only need personal hygiene items. More detailed information about the accommodation will be sent separately to those participants who need for accommodation.
Shaking up Tech event team members are there for you and will guide you in the event. You can find the schedules and the workshops of your choice in the event's application, which you will get link for closer to the week of the event.
The event is alcohol free, so the use of any intoxicants from Wednesday to Friday and in the premises administrated by the event organiser is not allowed.
When the event is over, the event team will guide you to the metro and toward your journey home. Please share experiences about your Shaking up Tech day at your high school and encourage other students to boldly explore the opportunities in the field of technology. The event is an annual event — we hope to meet participants from your high school next year as well!
After the event, we ask you to fill out a feedback form (will be sent to your email). We hope as many people as possible fill in the feedback, it's really important to us and helps us improve the event for those participanting after you.