INVITATION TO THE – FINLAND BUSINESS FORUM Innovation trends and future challenges

Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Poland, The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Helsinki together with Team Finland: Finpro, Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, The Federation of Finnish Enterprises and Finland Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend a business seminar focusing on Poland.

When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 – 15:00 hrs Place: Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa, Kalastajatorpantie 1, Helsinki Meeting room: State Room, Hotel building To whom: Business representatives interested in Poland Registration link: LINK – please register by Friday, October 20, 2017 This seminar is offered free of charge but requires pre-registration. The seminar language is English.

This business event is organized on the occasion of the visit to Finland by H.E. , President of the Republic of Poland. President Duda is accompanied on his visit by a high-level official delegation and a business delegation comprising of winners of the Startups at the Palace, an annual event organized by Startup Poland.

Startups at the Palace is an essential link between startups and the government of Poland. The theme of this year’s event was B2B -startups that sell their products and services to other companies rather than consumers directly. Out of 240 applications, only 10 best startups were selected to pitch to the Andrzej Duda. Several of the winners will travel to Finland with the President Duda. Please find enclosed the list and profiles of the business delegation.

The keynote speakers of the forum include:  H.E. Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland  Mr. Petteri Orpo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Finland  Ms. Jadwiga Emilewicz, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Poland  Ms. Eliza Kruczkowska, Director, Development and Innovation Department, Polish Development Fund,  Ms. Kinga Stanisławska, Founder, Managing Partner, Experior Venture Fund, Warsaw  Mr. Taneli Lahti, Director, EU and Trade Policy, Member of the Executive Board, Confederation of Finnish Industries, EK

In addition, three companies from Poland and three from Finland will join a Panel Discussion on opportunities, challenges and focus areas highlighting the cooperation between Poland and Finland.

WELCOME!