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SUMMARY:Latin America Business Forum: Opportunities and Insights from Finnish Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive business forum that brings together all Finnish Ambassadors in Latin America and the Caribbean\, companies\, financiers\, and sector experts to explore new opportunities across one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse regions.\nOrganized in collaboration with OP Corporate Bank\, the Finnish Latin America Business Council\, Business Finland\, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Europe Network\, the event will offer a strategic overview of Latin American markets with a spotlight on sustainable business areas such as mining\, energy\, built environment\, bioeconomy\, and circular innovation.\nThrough high-level panels\, company cases\, and direct diplomatic insight\, participants will gain actionable knowledge on financing cases\, market entry strategies\, and the evolving political-economic landscape in key countries including Argentina\, Brazil\, Chile\, Colombia\, Mexico\, Peru and the Caribbean.  \nThe forum will also include a dedicated networking area where participants can connect with Business Finland’s Senior Advisor from the Latin America region to discuss about the current business opportunities.\nTime             29th August 2025 at 13.00 o’clockVenue           OP Corporate Bank plc\, Gebhardinaukio 1\, 00510 Helsinki Hybrid event – the event will be in person and online. Registration      The event is free of charge. Registration need at latest on the 27th of August 2025.  Program13.00             Registration & Welcome Coffee13.30Opening RemarksMr. Timo Ritakallio\, President and Group CEO\, OP Financial Group13.40Overview of Business Opportunities in Latin America  Ms. Heidi Virta\, Senior Director\, Head of Region\, Sao Paolo\, Brazil\, Business Finland 13.50Ambassadors’ perspectives: The future of Mining in Latin AmericaModerated by Mr. Nicolas Vassallo\, Senior Advisor\, Andean Region Business FinlandMs. Nicola Lindertz\, Ambassador of Finland in Argentina Mr. Kari Puurunen\, Consul of Finland in Sao Paulo\, BrazilMs. Johanna Kotkajärvi\, Ambassador of Finland in Chile Mr. Ari Mäki\, Ambassador of Finland in Mexico Mr. Antti Rytövuori\, Ambassador of Finland in Peru 14.20OP Trade Finance Customer case – Valmet Corporate view on doing business in Latin America and the supporting trade finance solutions Ms. Minna Viinikangas\, Director\, Trade and Export Finance\, Valmet CorporationMr. Antti Niemelä\, Director\, OP Corporate Bank plc  14.40What’s Next for the Energy Transition? Exploring Opportunities in Latin America and the CaribbeanModerated by Ms. Sofia Ramos\, Senior Advisor Brazil\, Business Finland Mr. Antti Kaski\, Ambassador of Finland in ColombiaMr. Ari Mäki\, Ambassador of Finland in MexicoMr. Pertti Ikonen\, Roving Ambassador for the CaribbeanMr. Lauri Peltola\, CEO\, Coolbrook Oy15.00South America's Forestry Sector: The Next Big Investment Game ChangerModerated by Mr. Roberto Requejo – Senior Advisor\, Andean Region\, Business FinlandMs. Nicola Lindertz\, Ambassador of Finland in Argentina\, Paraguay and Uruguay Mr. Kari Puurunen\, Consul of Finland in Sao Paulo\, BrazilMs. Johanna Kotkajärvi\, Ambassador of Finland in Chile 15.20Greetings by Finnish Latin American Business CouncilMs. Kirsi Seppäläinen\, Chair\, Finnish-Latin Business Council15.25Farewell to the Finnish Ambassadors of Brazil\, Colombia and Peru and introduction of their successors15.35Closing RemarksMs. Katja Keitaanniemi\, CEO\, OP Corporate Bank plc15.45Networking & Coffee16.30End of the event\nWELCOME\n \n \n \n 
LOCATION:OP Corporate Bank Plc\, Gebhardinaukio 1\, 00510\, Helsinki\,
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URL:http://tapahtumat.kauppakamari.fi/event/zWbNa
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