September 29 – October 1, 2026

Tampere Sports & Expo, Finland

MAKE in FINLAND powered by DIMECC

Subcontracting Fair 2026

Main Partner

MAKE in Finland ecosystem is the main partner of Subcontracting Fair 2026, showcasing Finnish industrial expertise across the value chain and highlighting the importance of stronger collaboration to support growth and internationalization. MAKE supports its partners by increasing visibility, facilitating meaningful connections, and creating concrete business opportunities. 

Meet 1 000+

industrial companies

Create new

business opportunities

Build the future

of the manufacturing industry together

Discover how our partners benefit from the partnership with Subcontracting 2026. MAKE in Finland supports both exhibiting partners and those participating through various activities bringin plenty of opportunities for visibility and networking.

Not a partner yet?

Contact Make in Finland to learn how to join the ecosystem and how this partnership can support your company’s visibility, networking and business development.

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HOW CAN COMPANIES PARTICIPATE AND BENEFIT FROM THE PARTNERSHIP?

MAKE IN FINLAND STAND

Meet us in the main lobby!

This year, our stand will be located in the main lobby – right in front of the main stage! Come meet MAKE leads and our partners to hear about their experience, how collaboration within the ecosystem has helped them develop valuable network, learn and grow while innovating with others.

Meet our partners at the MAKE

 in Finland 

stand

Meet our partners and hear firsthand what it’s like to be part of MAKE in Finland. Find them at our stand at the times below.

Tuesday 29.9.
9.00–
10.00
Tamminiitty & Beckhoff Automation (MAKE stand)
10.00–
11.00
Lumikko & Bluefors (MAKE stand)
11.00–
12.00
Arkance & Danfoss Drives (MAKE stand)
12.00–
13.00
Novacast & JTA Connection (MAKE stand)
13.00–
14.00
Ai4VALUE & Kontram (MAKE stand)
14.00–
15.00
Vastuugroup & TT Gaskets (MAKE stand)
15.00–
16.00
Alfame & Sandvik (MAKE stand)
16.00–
17.00
Alfame (MAKE stand)
Wednesday 30.9.
9.00–
10.00
Tasowheel & JOT Automation (MAKE stand)
10.00–
11.00
Elisa Industriq & JV Nortech Metal (MAKE stand)
11.00–
12.00
Spesnes & Teamit (MAKE stand)
12.00–
13.00
Qalmari & Kyrel (MAKE stand)
13.00–
14.00
Promeco & MarshallAI (MAKE stand)
14.00–
15.00
Kilkanen & Siemens (MAKE stand)
15.00–
16.00
Aines & Gofore (MAKE stand)
16.00–
17.00
Alfame & Kemppi (MAKE stand)
Thursday 1.10.
10.00–
11.00
Wärtsilä & Lappset (MAKE stand)
11.00–
12.00
Finnprofiles & ITA Nordic (MAKE stand)
12.00–
13.00
JV Nortech Metal & Linjateräs (MAKE stand)
13.00–
14.00
Ai4Value & Elekmerk (MAKE stand)
SPECIAL
10.00–
14.00
Assessment of Intercompany Collaboration Needs by Jussi Galla, CEO, Topaasia (MAKE stand)

MAKE 

in Finland 

STAGE PROGRAM

Details on MAKE in Finland and DIMECC-led content and activities during Subcontracting Fair 2026:

Tuesday 29.9.
10.00–
10.40
Theme Discussion: Growth and Internationalisation with our Chair, Juha Päivike, Wärtsilä and our Responsible Lead, Clémentine Arpiainen, DIMECC (MAIN STAGE)
10.45–
11.05
Stop Buying Technology. Start Engineering Resilience. Benjamin Regener, Founder & CEO, Quanteon LLC. (THEME STAGE)
11.00–
12.00
Opening Ceremony, MAKE in Finland -ekosysteemin johtoryhmän puheenjohtaja ja johtaja, Logistics Chain and Ecosystems, Juha Päivike, vastuullinen johtaja Clémentine Arpiainen, MAKE in Finland -ekosysteemi, DIMECC Oy ja toimitusjohtaja Eja Tuominen, DIMECC Oy (MAIN STAGE)
12.45–
13.15
Kukaan ei rakenna vihreää tulevaisuutta yksin - moottoreiden ja komponenttien uusi aika syntyy yhteistyöllä, Aleksi Arpiainen, CEO, TT Gaskets Ilari Kinnunen, CEO, Sacometal Oy, TkT Jarkko Laine, Lead Expert – Casting Technology, Wärtsilä (MAIN STAGE)
14.05–
14.30
Elisa Industriq Finland & Ponsse: Kun data virtaa, tuotanto virtaa – Näin synkronoidaan oston ja varastonhallinnan yhteispeli. Ilari Turkka, Process Consultant, Elisa Industriq Finland, Terhi Niskanen, Purchasing Manager, Ponsse and Sini Karvonen, System Specialist, Ponsse. (MAIN STAGE)
14.35–
14.55
Lessons from Collaborative Data Integration in Manufacturing Ecosystem. Lauri Kaminen, Technology Director, Promeco Group Oy and Christian Sundman, General Manager, Wärtsilä (MAIN STAGE)
Wednesday 30.9.
10.20–
10.40
Datassa on vastaus - jos osaat kysyä ja tulkita oikein. Hanna Kahanpää, CEO, Ai4Value (THEME STAGE)
10.45–
11.35
Theme Panel 2027 Discussion featuring MAKE partner Mikko Nissi, Head of Oulu Factory, Nokia (MAIN STAGE)
14.10–
14.50
Paneelikeskustelu: Ekosysteemin hyödyt kestävyydelle, tuottavuudelle ja kilpailukyvylle. Mikko Heikkilä, Tekninen päällikkö, Beckhoff Automation, Jari Laine, Senior Project Manager, Sandvik, Jari Jormanainen, Toimitusketjujohtaja, Kesla Oyj, Antti Saarinen, Maajohtaja, DHL Supply Chain Finland. Moderaattori: Sini Metsä-Kortelainen, Head of Ecosystems, DIMECC Oy (MAIN STAGE)
14.55–
15.25
Strengthening Resilience and Delivery Assurance Throughout the Value Chain – Main Contractor and Subcontractor Perspectives. Moderator: Elli-Inkeri Mononen, Business Director Legal Compliance Services, Vastuu Group. Guests: Aleksi Arpiainen, CEO, TT Gaskets Tampereen Tiivisteteollisuus, Lauri Kaminen, Technology Director, Promeco Group Oy and Minna Valaja, Quality & Sustainability Manager, EC Electro Center (MAIN STAGE)
Thursday 1.10.
10.20–
10.40
Suuret metallitulosteet - varmuutta kriittisiin toimituksiin. Jari-Antero Sivula, Tridiam, toimitusjohtaja & yrittäjä / Johannes Karjalainen, AMEXCI, toimitusjohtaja (MAIN STAGE)
11.10–
11.30
Tehdaslattian datasta älykkäisiin ratkaisuihin,CTO Pasi Karhu, Ai4Value Oy (THEME STAGE)
12.25–
12.55
Inka Kuuras-Tuohimaa, Director, Learning & Development, Konecranes ja Seppo Pyykkö, Head of Automation Platforms, Fastems (MAIN STAGE)
13.05–
13.25
Miten tekoäly mullistaa teollisuuden suunnittelua. Tarmo Pajunen, CTO, perustaja, Brillian ja Jukka Uotila, OEM-myyntijohtaja, Siemens Osakeyhtiö (THEME STAGE)
13.50–
14.10
Uutta kasvua XR-teknologioista. Ville-Veikko Mattila Director, Head of Multimedia Technologies at Technology Standards, Nokia, Sauli Kiviranta, CEO & perustaja, Delta Cygni Labs ja Roope Pajasma, Head of Transformation and Growth, DIMECC Oy (MAIN STAGE)
14.15–
14.35
Yhteistyöllä loistavia tuloksia. Mikko Sallinen, Liiketoiminnan kehitysjohtaja, Nipema Oy ja Jussi Niskala, Area Sales Manager, Mirka (MAIN STAGE)
14.45–
15.05
Tulostetut teolliset varaosat: Alumiinisen moottorikotelon mallinnus ja 3D-tulostus. Markku Lindqvist, CTO & Founder, Delva (THEME STAGE)

MAKE SIDE EVENT

Join MAKE Special Side Event

On Wednesday 30 September, we will host a special invitation-only event. If you are interested in attending but have not received an invitation, please contact mimmi.erkkila[at]dimecc.com.

Wednesday 30.9.
15.30–
Tervetulosanat
15.35-16.05
Teollisuuspolitiikka ja strateginen kilpailukyky, Sakari Puisto, elinkeinoministeri
16.10-16.30
Kansainvälinen teollinen kasvu: investoinnit ja rohkeus, Teppo Rantanen, Business Finland
16.35-17.15
Paneelikeskustelu: Pärjääkö Suomen valmistavan teollisuus edelleen kilpailussa? Maija Hovila, Futurice, Sanna Otava, Kempower (Kemppi Group), Johanna Ikäheimo, Lappset. Moderaattori Ville Grahn, Keskisuomalainen
17.20-17.30
Päivän opit ja tulevaisuuden ajatukset, Iiro Jussila, Capital Six
17.30-18.30
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Get in touch with the team!

Clémentine Arpiainen

Responsible Lead
clementine.arpiainen[at]dimecc.com +358 40 660 3424

Sarita Blomqvist

Communications Specialist
sarita.blomqvist[at]dimecc.com
+358 50 552 6394

Mimmi Erkkilä
Mimmi Erkkilä

Manager Events
mimmi.erkkila[at]dimecc.com
+358 40 840 0108

Kaisa Kaukovirta
Kaisa Kaukovirta

Communications and Marketing Manager
kaisa.kaukovirta[at]dimecc.com
+358 40 840 8790