The Day of Finnish Code, 11 October
On 11 October (1110), we observe the Day of Finnish Code, celebrating Finnish software excellence and the fact that the sector is a significant job creator in Finland. At the same time, we wish to advertise that software business needs all kinds of people and that software companies come in all shapes and sizes across Finland.
The Day of Finnish Code is also part of Europe Code Week.
The date of 11 October was chosen because it can be written in binary – that is, in zeros and ones.
The Day of the Finnish Code is celebrated via the Nerd Live event and by giving out the Award for Promoting Finnish Code.
Award for Promoting Finnish Code
Every year on the Day of Finnish Code, the association gives out the Award for Promoting Finnish Code to a person who has excelled in promoting the Finnish software sector.
Previous recipients of the award are Susanna Kallio and Pasi Vuorio (2025), Laura Kankaala (2024), Matti Luukkainen and the Full Stack open course (2023), Riku Rouvila and Koodiklinikka (2022), Elisa Heikura (2021), Aleksi Yrttiaho and the Koronavilkku team (2020), Ilkka Paananen (2019), Teemu Roos (2018), Juho Vepsäläinen (2017), Instagram-Jani (2016), and Linda Liukas (2015).
Who should receive the 2026 Award for Promoting Finnish Code? Submit your nomination using this anonymous form by 18 September 2026.
Nerd Live
Over the years, the association has organised Nerd Live seven times, providing anyone with the opportunity to watch Finnish coders work their magic in real time online. From live coding to office dogs, Nerd Live offered a glimpse into the everyday life of Finnish coders.
You can find recordings of Nörttilive at nörttilive.fi.