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SUMMARY:Mercosur Free Trade Agreement – Business For Finnish Companies - 24th April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Unlock new growth opportunities in Latin America as the Mercosur–European Union Free Trade Agreement—set to become the world’s largest free trade agreement—comes into force on 1.5.2026. \nTogether with EU agreements with Mexico and Chile\, the region is becoming one of the most dynamic and accessible markets for Finnish companies.\nFrom bioeconomy and sustainable forestry to mining and critical raw materials\, from clean energy and electrification to healthcare innovation and digital solutions\, Latin America offers strong demand and long-term growth potential. With the EU–Mercosur agreement\, even consumer goods and industrial exports will benefit from reduced barriers and improved market access.\nJoin us at “Mercosur Free Trade Agreement – Business for Finnish Companies” at the Finland Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki or online to discover what these changes mean in practice—and how your company can position itself to win. Hear directly from companies already active in the region\, Ambassadors\, experts\, and connect with peers during the networking session.\nTime                24th April 2026 at 9:00 with coffee served at 8:30\nVenue            Finland Chamber of Commerce\, Alvar Aallon katu 5 C\, 00100 Helsinki or online\nRegistrationThe event is free of charge\, but registration is needed at latest on the 22nd of April 2026\nThis event is co-organized by the Finland Chamber of Commerce\, Finnish-Latin American Business Council\, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce\,  Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Enterprise Europe Networ.\nProgram\n09.00Opening of the EventMs Kirsi Seppäläinen\, Chair\, Finnish-Latin American Business Council\n09.05Business opportunities and environment in Latin AmericaMs Heidi Virta\, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland\n09.20Panel discussion with the Ambassadors of Argentina\, Brazil\, and Uruguayled by Mr. Kari Puurunen\, Consul of Finland in São Paulo\nH.E. Mr Carlos Federico Mascias\, Ambassador of the Argentine RepublicH.E. Ms Patricia Benítez Lima\, Ambassador of UruguayMr Braz da Costa Baracuhy Neto\, Chargé d'Affaires a.i\, Embassy of Brazil09.50 Free Trade Agreements – boost for tradeMr.  Juho Romakkaniemi\, CEO\, Finland Chamber of Commerce\n10.05Panel discussion with Finnish Enterprises led by Mr.  Juha Karisola\, Commercial Councellor\, Embassy of Finland (Argentina)\nMr. Tomi Ravattinen\, Product Director\, Tailings filtration services\, MetsoMs. Satu Seppälä\, Sales and Marketing Director\, Planmed Oy\, Planmeca GroupMr. Aleksis Kajava\, Sales Director\, Europe and Latin America\, Vaisala\n10.35 Networking\n11.00End of the Event\nWELCOME.\n 
LOCATION:Finland Chamber of Commerce\, Alvar Aallon katu 5 C\, 00100\,
 Helsinki\, Suomi
URL:http://tapahtumat.kauppakamari.fi/event/Elz8g
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