Student Union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!

In honor of POKA’s anniversary, we are organizing an anniversary gala, to which we warmly invite Karelia University of Applied Sciences staff, POKA members, alumni, partners, and others involved and who have been involved in POKA’s activities.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location: Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, Sirkkala Hall (Itäranta 1, 80100 Joensuu)
Dress code: Dark suit/formal dress
Registration and tickets: https://kide.app/events/271666a1-c576-4b70-ac0e-4fdece2d986b  
Registration deadline: by 28.9.2026 at 12:00

During the evening, we will celebrate POKA’s 20th anniversary, remember the moments that have happened over the years, and look forward to the future together.

There will be a gala dinner, awards, speeches, a joint song, a surprise program, and a relaxed get-together. The evening continues downstairs at Kimmel’s Las Palmas, where Dilemma will perform. The ticket price for the annual party also includes a herring breakfast on Sunday 18.10.2026.

Registration: https://kide.app/events/271666a1-c576-4b70-ac0e-4fdece2d986b  
Registration deadline: by 28.9.2026 at 12:00

Also check out the accommodation offer.

Welcome to celebrate 20 years of POKA with us!