Welcome to AFK 2026
November 27th @ Aurum, Turku
About AFK
Albins Företagskonferens AFK is a recruitment fair organized by Datateknologerna vid Åbo Akademi rf, aimed at students from Åbo Akademi University. The event was organized for the first time in the spring of 2024 and we got very positive feedback from both companies and students.
This year we are expanding the fair to include even more participants and events, with the aim of improving the experience for students and company representatives alike.
What can you expect as a company attending AFK?
As a company you can expect to chat and connect with students that are studying information technology at Åbo Akademi University. You can also hold presentations and workshops to introduce your company and what kind of roles you are looking to fill.
What can you expect as a student attending AFK?
As a student you can expect to chat and connect with companies from all over the country who are looking for new employees. You can also attend presentations and workshops held by the companies.
What can you expect as a company attending AFK?
As a company you can expect to chat and connect with students that are studying information technology at Åbo Akademi University. You can also hold presentations and workshops to introduce your company and what kind of roles you are looking to fill.
What can you expect as a student attending AFK?
As a student you can expect to chat and connect with companies from all over the country who are looking for new employees. You can also attend presentations and workshops held by the companies.
AFK 2026 Information
AFK 2026 will be held on Friday 27th of November 2026. The day begins with the recruitment fair itself, where all companies will be able to present themselves and their work to students. The event will be followed up by a Sauna evening at Marlibastun, which is available to students that have attended at least two presentations during the fair.
The fair will be hosted at Aurum, a state-of-the-art building on our student campus and the primary hub for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. This gives your company exposure to not only IT students, but also students from other disciplines within the faculty.
Pricing for the year 2026 will be as follows:
- Stand at the fair 700 €
- A stand for your company at the fair equipped with a table, chair, and power outlets.
- Company presentation 500 €
- A 45-minute time slot in one of our lecture halls. 30 minutes for a presentation and 15 minutes for questions. Graphics and audio output are available.
- Hackathon/coding workshop sponsor 400 €
- Be the company to sponsor our hackathon! Design a hackathon or coding workshop for participants of the fair and shed some more light on what tech you use.
- The top 3 hackathon projects will be presented at the end of the fair, with the winner being announced at the end.
- The price is negotiable so if it interests you, don't hesitate to reach out. (Only available for one company, first come first served)
Included for free with attendance:
- README.afk page
- A page (A5 size) in our information leaflet that will be available for free at the fair in both digital and physical format.
- Company on the AFK website
- Your company's logo and a short presentation will be featured on the AFK website as a participating company in AFK 2026, added as soon as your participation is confirmed.
Previous AFK Leaflets:
The event leaflets from previous years can be found below!
If you are interested in attending AFK, or if you have any questions, don't hesitate in reaching out and contacting us. Our contact information is available at the bottom of the page, or by clicking the button below.
We hope to see you at AFK 2026!
The Organizers
Datateknologerna
Datateknologerna vid Åbo Akademi rf (DaTe) is the organization for students in the Computer Engineering program at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi, as well as for students in other technically oriented programs in computing. The organization was founded in 1999, specifically on August 24th at 16:32, and its members are recognized by their black overalls and stylish white caps. The organization is led by the Datateknologerna board which is in charge of the organization's day to day operations.
Pictured counterclockwise from the left: Ida Wiber, Viljam Railio, Johnny Löfman, Linus Haga, Eric Häggblom, Adam Beijar, Tyra Vironmäki, Max Ruotsalainen och Madeleine Ringbom
The Project Group
"Projektgruppen" (translated as "The Project Group" in English) is the elected committee responsible for organizing AFK. The group is elected by the members of Datateknologerna vid Åbo Akademi rf and is responsible for all stages of planning as well as promotion of the event. The committee is always led by the Vice Chair of the Datateknologerna board; this year, that role is held by Johnny Löfman. The other members of the Project Group are Madeleine Ringbom, Camilla Holmström, Felix Nygård, Julia Wentjärvi, Daniel Kass, and Hugo Söderholm.
Contact Us / Sign Up for AFK
If your company is interested in attending AFK, or if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate in reaching out to us by filling out the form below. Alternatively you can send an email to us directly at afk@abo.fi