Ambassadors from Central and Eastern European countries based in Helsinki will introduce themselves and provide insights into market opportunities in their respective countries. Greetings will be given from representatives of the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Trade between Finland and these regions is expected to continue growing in 2025. Attendees will receive practical information and direct contacts to the respective markets. Various topics, including the outlook for Central and Eastern European markets in 2025, will be discussed.
We welcome you to join our discussions and network with other companies operating in the region.
The event is co-organized by Business Finland, the Finland-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Association, the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, and the Enterprise Europe Network.
Program
16:30 Opening of the event
Mr. Juha Ylitalo, Finland-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Association
Mr. Antti Rahikka, Business Finland
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (tbc)
16:40 Greetings from the Ambassadors
16:55 Raising a toast to promote trade between Finland and Central and Eastern European countries
17:00 Networking
18:30 End of the event
The event will be moderated by Mr. Janne Sykkö, Finland-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Association.
