The Lähtölaukaus kick-off cruise is SAMOK’s annual kick-off event that brings together student union actives from all over Finland. During Lähtölaukaus you’ll get to network, take part in trainings and have fun together. The programme offers a diverse range of content for different types of participants.

In 2026, the Lähtölaukaus kick-off cruise will take place on Viking Cinderella from Mon–Wed 26–28 January 2026. At the event you’ll get to meet other student union actives, our stakeholders and partners, and discuss topical issues. Registration closes on

All SAMOK member student unions and our stakeholders are warmly welcome to the event. The programme is intended for both new and experienced student union board members, representative council members, employees and secretary generals. In other words, the whole student union crew is welcome on board!

The invitation, registration instructions and programme have been sent by email to the student unions and our stakeholders. If, for some reason, the invitation has not reached you, please contact SAMOK’s senior advisor in communications Aleksi Airaksinen ([email protected]).

More information:

Senior advisor in communications
Aleksi Airaksinen
[email protected]
tel. 044 051 9521