11 February 2026 | NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa
Business Seminar 16:00–17:00 | Networking & Lunar New Year Reception 17:00–22:00

The Finland–Hong Kong Business Association, together with Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), warmly invites you to our annual flagship event exploring how Finnish and Nordic companies can grow and succeed in Hong Kong.

Our business seminar Journey to Hong Kong – Grow and Succeed follows a company’s path from early ideas to market entry, scaling, and long-term success in Hong Kong’s dynamic business environment. The event brings together experts from Finland and Hong Kong to share insights, support services and opportunities for collaboration.

The seminar will be held in the Ballroom of NH Collection Helsinki Hansa. After the business programme, the evening continues with the Lunar New Year Reception – Year of the Fire Horse, a cocktail event celebrating the upcoming year full of drive and energy for new pursuits.

PROGRAM

16:00 Opening Musical Performance
Hong Kong performer

16:05 Welcome Remarks

16:10 Greetings from FHBA and Hong Kong partners

• Pertti Jalasvirta, FHBA/HKTDC
• Juho Romakkaniemi, CEO of the Finland Chamber of Commerce
• Fiona Chau, Director-General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London
• Timo Kantola, Consul-General of Finland to Hong Kong
• Joey Ko, Director of the HKTDC for the UK, Nordics & Ireland, HKTDC

16:20 Panel Discussion: Building the Path for Growth in Hong Kong – Support Services in Hong Kong and Finland

• Mats Gerlam, Nordic Consultant, InvestHK
• Joey Ko, Director of the HKTDC for the UK, Nordics & Ireland, HKTDC
• Jere Nieminen, Senior Adviser, Country Risk Management, Finnvera
• Marko Tiesmäki, Minister Counsellor, Trade and Business promotion, Embassy of Finland in Beijing
• Pertti Jalasvirta, Chair, Finland-Hong Kong Business Association

16:40 From Idea to Hong Kong Market – Early-Stage Success Stories from Leap4Growth project

Yi Tang, Project Lead, Business Tampere

Arctic Biomaterials, new era of biomaterials: Mr. Lauri Hokkanen, Sales and Marketing Manager, Arctic Biomaterials Oy

Flowmedik Ltd.´s presence in Hong Kong: Marcus Ahlström, CEO and Michael Rossing, CDO, Flowmedik

16:55 The SME Growth Journey in Hong Kong and GBA
Joel Bezzaborkin, Export Sales Officer, Dipperfox

17:05 Scaling the global Marimekko brand phenomenon
Lauri Sallantaus, Global PR Manager, Marimekko

17:20 Closing Remarks, Dinner Instructions, Music and Poetry, Toasting Ceremony

Networking and Year of the Fire Horse Dinner 17:30-22

22:00 End of event

The event is open and free of charge to the members, partners and persons interested in the activities of the Finland–Hong Kong Business Association. Please note that a no-show fee of 50 € will be charged.

Please register for the event below. For questions, please contact:
Mirjam Ligi, mirjam.ligi@chamber.fi