Welcome to the "Growth Without Borders" Event by the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce and 3UAS

Welcome to the “Growth Without Borders – International Talents as a Key to Global Success” Event organized by the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Haaga-Helia, Laurea, and Metropolia Universities of Applied Sciences. The event will take place on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, from 14:00 to 16:45.

Join us to explore fresh perspectives and practical tools for business growth and internationalization. Here's what you can expect:

• Gain insights and hear real-world experiences from companies and experts on the opportunities, challenges, and solutions involved in internationalization.
• Discover how your company can benefit from services like market mapping, understanding operational practices in target countries, and utilizing student projects for growth.
• Learn about the Enterprise Europe Network, which offers internationalization advice and connects businesses with foreign partners.
• Expand your network by engaging with companies, internationalization experts, university professionals, international students, and career coaches.

The event will be conducted in Finnish and English. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. 

Event programme

The event will be hosted by Aicha Manai, CEO of Startup Refugees.

14:00 Welcome!

14:05 What is the IMIB network and what does it offer to internationalized and growing companies? (Maija Suonpää, Project Manager, Haaga-Helia)

14:10 Embracing Diversity: My Journey in Finland and Wärtsilä's Commitment to International Talent (Shefali Arora, General Manager, Product Engineering & Lifecycle Management Services, Wärtsilä and Chairman, Finland-India Society)

14:50 Concrete on student cooperation: how have international students helped companies to become more international?

15:20 How can Enterprise Europe Network boost your company to international markets?
(Johanna Niemistö, International Affairs Affairs Specialist, Enterprise Europe Network, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce)

15:30 Panel discussion: Challenges and solutions for an internationalisation company in practice. How does the international workforce support the growth and internationalisation of the company?
 

• Riikka Hackselius-Fonsén, CEO, Punda Global

• Niina Kaarilahti-Vahtera, HR consultant, entrepreneur, Peopplo

• Tytti Sirola, CEO, Bluet Floating Solutions

• Matti Välimäki, Senior Researcher, E2 Research
   

16:15 Networking, cooperation and sparkling.

The event ends by 4:45 p.m.

Location

The event will be held at Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce premises at Kalevankatu 12 on 2nd floor. The space is accessible. Wheelchair users may need help opening the main door and elevator door.

Students, please sign up here.