Team Finland’s Latin America network invites companies and stakeholders from the Lahti region to discover current business opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets.
The event will provide insights into how to access key markets in Latin America and where the most relevant opportunities lie.
Main focus sectors include:
- Renewable energy
- Bioeconomy
- Mining & critical minerals
- Defence & the new space economy
Cross-cutting themes include digitalisation, circularity, and sustainability.
This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with ambassadors, market experts, and Business Finland representatives – and to build valuable connections for future international growth.
Program
9:30–10:00 Registration
10:00–10:15 Opening remarks
- Niko Kyynäräinen, Mayor of Lahti and Heidi Virta, Head of Region, Business Finland
10:15–10:45 Why Latin America?
Discussion with ambassadors and Head of Region, Business Finland moderated by Silva Paananen
- Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, Nicola Lindertz, Ambassador
- Chile, Johanna Kotkajärvi, Ambassador
- Mexico, Ari Mäki, Ambassador
- Heidi Virta, Business Finland
10:50–11:30 Market presentations – Key opportunities
- Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay by Juha Karisola
- Mexico by Patricia Ceja
- Chile by Piia Nummela
- Brazil by Silva Paananen
- Colombia by Roberto Requejo
11:40–11:50 Q&A Session
12:00 Closing of the event
Join us to gain market insights, meet country experts, and explore new international business opportunities!
