Welcome to explore business opportunities in Latin America

Date: Monday 1st September
Time: 10:00– 12:00
Venue: Lahti City Hall, Harjukatu 31

Team Finland’s Latin America network invites companies and stakeholders from the Lahti region to discover current business opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets.

The event will provide insights into how to access key markets in Latin America and where the most relevant opportunities lie.

Main focus sectors include:

• Renewable energy

• Bioeconomy

• Mining & critical minerals

• Defence & the new space economy

Cross-cutting themes include digitalisation, circularity, and sustainability.

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with ambassadors, market experts, and Business Finland representatives – and to build valuable connections for future international growth.

Programme

9:30- 10:00 Registration

10:00 – 10:05 Opening remarks by hosts
Niko Kyynäräinen, Mayor of Lahti and Heidi Virta, Head of Region, Business Finland

10:05 –10:30 – Panel “Latin America in Focus: Outlook & Opportunities”
Moderator: Silva Paananen, Commercial Counsellor Brazil

Panelists:

Ambassador Nicola Lindertz – Argentina
Ambassador Ari Mäki – Mexico
Ambassador Johanna Kotkajärvi – Chile
Heidi Virta, Regional Director – Latam

10:30–10:40 Q&A

10:40–11:10 Sector presentations 

10:40 – Andean Region – Roberto Requejo, Senior Advisor, Business Finland
10:45 – Chile – Piia Nummela, Senior Advisor, Business Finland
10:50 – Brazil – Sofia Ramos, Senior Advisor, Business Finland
10:55 – Mexico – Patricia Ceja, Senior Advisor, Business Finland
11:00 – Argentina – Juha Karisola, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Finland

11:05-11:10 Q&A Session

11:10-11:15 Closing remarks by Heidi Virta

11:15-12:00 Networking event

Join us to gain market insights, meet country experts, and explore new international business opportunities!

Registration

Please register by 28 August 2025. The event is free of charge and open to companies and stakeholders in the Lahti region interested in expanding into Latin American markets.

Further Information

For any questions regarding the event, please contact: Antti Suikkanen | antti.suikkanen@ladec.fi | +358 44 753 5637