WINTER WONDERLAND - RUKA KUUSAMO
Conference post-tour is held in fascinating Ruka Kuusamo in the North-Eastern Finland. The post-tour program includes a Seminar given by Naturpolis Ltd - Nordic Business Center, adventure program in the wilderness, presentations about bioresearch, printed intelligence, biotech companies and networking with other experts.
In the following you will find information about seminar program, where to stay and what to do and travelling.
Seminar Program
Ruka Conference Center on Friday December 12th
9.00-11.00 Welcome to Kuusamo Lapland
The Development of Ruka Ski Resort
Insight into the Development of Adventure Business
Wood Industry - Why to Use Wood in Modern Construction
Coffee
11.00-12.00 Post BMNIT Conference talks
Top class research and small companies - Growing business opportunities in the Oulu region
- presentations about bioresearch, printed intelligence and biotech companies
12.00 Lunch at Hotel Rukahovi
Hosted by Town of Kuusamo, Mayor Timo Halonen
Where to stay and what to do?
Ruka offers many exotic things to do impossible to do elsewhere. Come and see the beautiful winter in one of the most popular winter resorts in Finland. Below are some examples what you can experience in Ruka.
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI
Enjoy a thrilling snowmobile ride over Ruka´s varied terrain! Duration 2 hours or 20 km, depending on the snowmobiling skills of the group.
Price: 70€ / person (two persons / snowmobile)
80€ / person (one person / snowmobile)
SNOWSHOE HIKE ON THE RUKA FELL
This enjoyable trip to the fell starts with a trip up on the ski lift. The wintry scenery that opens up from the top is magnificent. After admiring the landscape, descend slowly through the frozen forest. The route is chosen according to the day´s weather and snow conditions. Enjoy a drink on the way down.
Price: 45€ / person
More information about accomodation services and Leisure & Adventures In Ruka Kuusamo
For assistance regarding accommodation and trips, please contact Konffa Ltd by e-mail bmnit2008@konffa.fi or telephone +358 (0)8 555 5095.
Travelling
There will be a free bus transportation for conference participants from Oulu to Kuusamo on Thursday evening (Dec 11th). The bus returns to Oulu on Saturday (Dec 13th).
Please note that there are direct flights from Kuusamo to Helsinki, if you wish to use this possibility.
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