On the export rollercoaster – Courage leads, SISU CARRIES FORWARD
What does it take for Finland to succeed on the export rollercoaster? What’s driving growth and international trade right now?
The Team Finland network supports companies as they navigate the twists, turns, and acceleration of international growth.
Program
The main language of the event is Finnish. Speed dating discussions will be held in Finnish or English.
Hosts: Mirella Kivelä (ELY Centre) and Timo Sysiö (Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland)
8:00 Morning coffee, registration opens
9:00–9:05 Opening remarks
9:05–9:20 Greetings from the Government
9:20–9:40 How Can Finland Boost Its Exports?
Ville Tavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development
Juuso Heinilä, Finnvera
Lassi Noponen, Business Finland
Jaana Korhonen, ELY Centre
Jarno Syrjälä, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Moderator: Juho Romakkaniemi, CEO, Finland Chamber of Commerce
9:40–10:00 Artificial Intelligence and Europe's Opportunities – A Fireside Chat
Peter Sarlin, PhD, CEO and Founder, Silo AI
Stefan Lindström, Ambassador for Technology, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
10:00–10:30 Break in main stage program
10:10 Speed dating begins
10:30–10:45 Driving Export Forward – Direction, Support, and Willpower Needed, Mauri Kotamäki, Chief Economist, Finnvera
10:45–11:15 Export Amid Geopolitical Pressures
Outlook on the U.S. Economy from a Finnish Business Perspective, Jarmo Sareva, Consul General, New York
China and the Future of Trade, Mikko Kinnunen, Ambassador, Beijing
What Opportunities Lie in Germany’s €1 Trillion Support Packages? Kai Sauer, Ambassador, Berlin
11:15–11:35 The New Age of Energy Companies – Case Cactos Oy
Oskari Jaakkola, CEO, Cactos Oy
Marjo Ilmari, Senior Director, Business Finland
11:35–12:00 What Will Finland’s Future Success Be Built On?
Enni Rautio, Director, Fund Investments, TESI
Risto Murto, CEO, Pension Insurance Company Varma
Timo Vuori, Director, Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK)
Moderator: Heidi Nousiainen, Finance Manager, Finnvera
About the Team Finland Day
Team Finland Day is a yearly event for invited company representatives. In case you need to cancel your registration, please send an email to teamfinland (at) businessfinland.fi.
