Arrange a meeting or an event in the Oulu area

The combination of northern nature and urban culture is the perfect setting for amazing meetings, conferences and other events. Oulu and its neighbouring areas have a variety of meeting facilities with accommodation, meeting rooms, activities and transportation.

Oulu Convention Bureau: Free expert support for congresses and business events in Oulu

Oulu Convention Bureau (OCB) is the Business Events unit of Visit Oulu (Travel Marketing Oulu Ltd.) OCB provides free-of-charge and impartial expert support for bidding, planning and marketing congresses, conferences and professional meetings. OCB acts as a link between event organisers, the City of Oulu and the region’s extensive network, helping to leverage local expertise, venues and services for the successful delivery of national and international events.

Why Oulu?

There are many reasons to choose Oulu, on the shore of the Bothnian bay, as your conference location. Oulu is the hub of Northern Finnish science, business and culture and the fastest-growing city area in arctic Europe. What’s more, it’s a city with a warm heart in the middle of magnificent northern nature.

Educational travel and technical visits

Oulu is the leading city of education in Northern Finland and the innovative forerunner of new teaching philosophies. Oulu is also the leading Northern business hub, recognized especially for innovations in information technology. In Oulu region you can explore and experience the world-famous Finnish education system, visit cutting edge technology companies and customize your stay with Arctic nature experiences.