OPD2026 Matchmaking

Participating in a matchmaking event is a convenient and efficient method to connect with potential partners for collaboration. A short pre-scheduled meeting is a brilliant way to make a first impression that lasts! The meetings are booked in advance by the participants, by sending and accepting meeting invitations in the matchmaking system. A real-time personal meeting agenda is visible in the matchmaking system, including the time and place for the accepted meeting invitations.

The onsite 1to1 meetings will take place in the Matchmaking Area on 28 May 2026 at 12.00-14.00 (Finnish time).

Note that the matchmaking is offered only to OPD2026 participants.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Register for the Matchmaking

Register via the Register button. Note that you have to register first to the main event OPD2026, register here.

Before activating the registration in the system, the organizers check the quality of the participant profile and that the participant has registered to the OPD2026. This manual check might cause slight delay in the registration activation.

Create your profile to showcase who you are and what you are looking for

Create a clear and concise participant profile to raise your visibility on the matchmaking website. Your profile should describe who you are, what you can offer to potential partners, and who you would like to meet in a 1to1 meeting. 

Remember also to check your availability to have 1to1 meetings - you can block timeslots when you are not free to have a meeting.

Download the b2match mobile application

Once registered to the matchmaking event, you can also book & manage meetings and send messages to other participants in the b2match mobile app, which is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Browse profiles of other participants

Go through the participant list to find out who is offering interesting and promising business or research opportunities and who you would like to meet at the event. Use the filters on the right or browse through your AI Profile recommendations in the My Matches section to narrow down your selection and find the most suitable collaboration partners that match your interests. See also the Marketplace section.

Send & receive meeting requests and messages

Send meeting requests to those you want to meet in an onsite 1to1 meeting during OPD2026 Matchmaking in Jyväskylä. Add a message to explain, why a meeting would be beneficial to the meeting partner.

Once the meeting request is accepted by your meeting partner, the meeting is scheduled to your agenda and a table is reserved in the Matchmaking Area for your meeting.

You can also send messages to interesting participants to introduce yourself and initiate conversations even before the meeting, to establish stronger connections.

Your personal meeting agenda

In 'Meetings', you have the list of your meetings, who you will meet and at what time and at which table. Please be on time!

Join the meeting

The onsite meetings take place in the Matchmaking Area in the conference venue Paviljonki, Jyväskylä. Go to the table reserved for the meeting and meet your meeting partner there at the time of the meeting.

Please be on time.

If for some reason the meeting partner doesn't join the meeting, send the person a message through the matchmaking system (browser or mobile app) and agree another time to meet.

Rate the meetings

You are asked to rate the meetings you had. Note that only the organizers see the meeting rating and comments.

The matchmaking activity is funded by the European Comission and the feedback of your participation is required under this activity. You will be asked to notify any collaboration agreements that you reach with other matchmaking participants to the organizer and/or co-organizer. This information will be treated confidentially.

See the full b2match participant guide for more instructions.