Preliminary Programme

17 February 2027 | 08:30–11:00

Pre-departure session at the Finland Chamber of Commerce / online
Alvar Aallon katu 5 c, Helsinki

Programme of the pre-departure session

08:30 Breakfast

08:45 Opening, introductions and expectations

09:15 Insights to Houston
Juho Romakkaniemi, CEO, Finland Chamber of Commerce

10:00 Q&A

10:30 Closing remarks and networking

15.–16. March 2027 | Programme in Houston

The programme will be published during October 2026

Recommended flights

Each participant is responsible for booking and covering their own flights to Houston. The Finland Chamber of Commerce will recommend flight options that best fit the programme schedule.

Outbound

Via Frankfurt, arriving in Houston on Sunday evening, 14 March.
14 March HEL 07:05 – FRA – IAH 19:15 (Lufthansa, 1 stop)
(Layover in FRA approx. 5 h)

Via Dallas, arriving in Houston on Sunday evening, 14 March.
14 March HEL 12:30 – DFW – IAH 20:32 (Finnair / American Airlines, 1 stop)
(Layover in DFW approx. 2 h 30 min)

Return

Via Frankfurt, departing on Wednesday, 17 March (arriving in Helsinki on Thursday, 18 March).
17 March IAH 17:10 – FRA – HEL 16:50 (Lufthansa, 1 stop)
(Layover in FRA approx. 4 h 40 min)

Option 2
Via Dallas, departing on Wednesday, 17 March (arriving in Helsinki on Thursday, 18 March).
17 March IAH 14:08 – DFW – HEL 11:40 (American Airlines / Finnair, 1 stop)
(Layover in DFW approx. 3 h)

Accommodation

Each participant is responsible for booking and covering their own accommodation. A room block will be made by the Finland Chamber of Commerce.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)

Foreign nationals traveling to the United States must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The ESTA application must be submitted no later than 72 hours before departure.

For more information and application instructions, please visit the official website: Official ESTA Application Website.