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SUMMARY:ESTABLISHING THE FINNISH-AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL - BRAINSTORMING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The Finnish-African Business Council aims to strengthen and expand trade\, investment\, and business collaboration between Finland and African countries. It will support Finnish companies by providing practical market intelligence\, facilitating connections with reliable partners\, and promoting dialogue between business\, policymakers\, and key stakeholders. Through events\, knowledge sharing\, and advocacy\, the Finnish-African Business Council will aim to lower market-entry barriers\, highlight business opportunities\, and contribute to sustainable\, mutually beneficial economic growth between Finland and Africa. \nThe Council will operate as a practical\, member-driven platform that helps Finnish companies succeed in African markets and supports long-term trade\, investment\, and business cooperation between Finland and Africa. \nCOME TO INFLUENCE AND SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND EXPERIENCE \nTime: 8th of June 2026 at 15:00Venue: Finland Chamber of Commerce\, Alvar Aallon katu 5 C\, 00100 Helsinki  Registration: The event is free of charge\, but it needs registration at latest on the 4th of June 2026.  \nProgram  \n15:00Opening of the eventMs. Anu Saxén\, Chair of the Africa Business Network of the Finland Chamber of Commerce  \n15:10The significance of Africa is increasing in a changing world Mr. Jarno Syrjälä\, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade\, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland \n15:30Greetings from the Finland Chamber of Commerce\, role of the Business Councils seen by the ChamberMs. Päivi Pohjanheimo\, Director of International Affairs & Trade\, Finland Chamber of Commerce\, Country Director Secretary General\, ICC Finland  \n15:35Finnfund’s funding and market opportunities for Finnish companiesMr. Patrik Bredbacka\, Head of EU & Finnish Partnerships at Finnfund  \n15:45Brainstorming Discussion on the establishment of the Finnish-Africa Business Council  \nMr. Mr. Patrik Bredbacka\, Member of the Board  of the South-East Asia Business Association: Experience and lessons learnt Ms. Anu Saxén\, Chair of the Africa Business Network: Perspectives on the role and services provided by the Africa Business Council \n\nWhat kind of activities and program best serve member companies: information sharing\, webinars\, B2B meetings\, receiving delegations etc\nIdeal Board composition\n\n·       The floor is open for all ideas\nAs a result of the brainstorming\, the Africa Business Network will prepare a proposal for an annual plan and convene an “official” opening meeting\, where the constitution will be presented\, board appointed\, the membership fee agreed\, etc.  \n16:45Networking with refreshments  \n18:00 End of the Event\nWELCOME\nAfrica Business NetworkAnu Saxén                       Anne Hatanpää\n \nPicture: Pixabay\n \n \n 
LOCATION:Finland Chamber of Commerce\, Alvar Aallon katu 5 C\, 00100\,
 Helsinki\, Suomi
URL:http://tapahtumat.kauppakamari.fi/event/71k48
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