Friday, January 28, 2011

2 days to go

Already now several persons have called and congratulated on the achievement.It is not everyday that one organizes an event that gathers over 650 persons with several ministers, ambassadors etc.

Those that have ever organized a bigger seminar or conference know what it means. In the case of Solutions local, together - the effort done can be multiplied by five as this not only includes the conference with simultaneous interpretation into 3 languages, but also:
  • Staging of the different conference rooms and organizing an auction about the decorations
  • Market of solutions that goes in lines with the conference
  • Short movie event with 16 different films
  • School event for nearly 1000 pupils
  • Launch of local food (80%) in 8 restaurants
The last weeks have been extremely hectic, but still full of excitement. It has been honor to work with a core group of dedicated persons that are ready to do their utmost for the success of the event. The hectic moments have brought up the best out of several persons. Things are nearly ready from our part. Hopefully participants will enjoy it and have a safe journey to Turku!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Be inspired!

Lucas had been trying to find his new profession desperately already for months. He had tried out creating furnitures, repairing stuff and even teaching, but nothing really made a difference. Everyone else seemed passioned about their work and lifestyle, but not him.
One day Lucas walked past a dancing school and felt that his heart beated with excitement. Maybe this was what he needed in the end. He stepped in and had his first dance lesson. It was time to turn a new page and be inspired!


If you are heading towards Solutions and Turku in 9 days, like hundreds are doing, don't forget you dancing shoes...

Friday, January 14, 2011

Nearly 500 registered!

 The conference is filling up and first sessions and visits are full. The conference programme is ready to be printed and the last details are finding their places. Soon the participants are going to experience Solutions local, together Conference which offers you:
  • passionate speakers with solutions to share
  • interior design that has a story and a new dimension of sustainability
  • local solutions visits that enable a true discussion and insights 
  • local food that has been carefully thought through
  • active discussion with experts from over 15 countries, nearly 110 cities
We hope that you are going to be one of the lucky ones to attend the conference and part of the atmosphere that can only be experienced in this unique sustainable conference! We are doing the utmost to make it a memorable event worth all the efforts done to reach Turku, Finland - the European culture capital 2011!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Over 400 registered!

It seems that over the last years, we have all been trying to get people to come to different events right up to the last moment. Giving last minute calls, chasing after potential persons, offering different bargains etc. Does this sound familiar?

We have got used to the situation where the last one registered has been able to attend to the entire event, maybe with a bit more expensive fee, but all the other options have been available. And now, when this is not the case in Solutions local, together - Conference, where places are truly limited and there are less and less options available - people are suprised! But isn´t this a great thing for everyone, even  for the last minute persons?  It means that the programme is attractive, plans made are in place and plenty of interested persons will attend. It seems that we have been able to reach the target of offering an event with a bit of a difference, and can now happily concentrate on the finishing touches. We hope that from now on, this will be the case for all sustainable events!

If you have not yet planned your journey - it is time to do so. The excitement is nearly touchable, as the last minute participants are registering. Are you still able to fit in?