3rd Edition :
Nordic - Africa Business Forum & Prestigious Global Awards
Date : Sunday 21st September 2025
Time : 9.00 - 15.00 prompt
Venue: Kannusali, Espoo (City of Espoo) Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo
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Key Business Sectors in the Summit
✔ IT & Telecommunications
✔ Manufacturing
✔ Tourism & Hospitality
✔ Finance & Banking
✔ Agriculture
✔ Health, Technologies & Pharmaceuticals
✔ Clean Energy & Utilities
✔ Construction & Real Estate
✔ Education & Research
✔ Mining & Forestry
Why Participate
✔ Expand Your Business Network: Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from across the globe.
✔ Explore Market Opportunities in Finland: Finland is a global leader in innovation, clean energy, technology, and education—offering numerous investment and partnership opportunities.
✔ Gain Industry Insights: Learn from keynote speakers and panel discussions on global business trends and emerging markets.
✔ Business Matchmaking & Partnerships: Meet potential business partners, investors, and stakeholders looking to collaborate.
✔ Access to Finland’s Strong Business Ecosystem: Finland consistently ranks as one of the happiest and most innovative countries in the world, making it an ideal place for business growth.
Key note speakers :
Welcome Speeches
a) Host , Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie
b) Nordic Ambassador Representative
c ) Takura Matswetu, Business Helsinki
First key speaker
His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Retired Army General, Nigeria
Second key speaker
His Excellency, ANM Ousainou Darboe
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
Current General Secretary of UDP Party
Member of Paliament
Honourable Alhagie S Darboe, The Gambia
Mrs Kati Kivisaari, Honourary Consul , Honoury Consulate of the Republic of Ghana , Helsinki - Finland
Prof. Edet B. Ekpenyong, Director General, College of Diplomatic Studies and International Relations and the Country Director, International Society of Diplomats Nigeria
Dr. Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, MEPF, CPSM, CISM. Seasoned Security Expert & Special Emissary - International Society of Diplomats
Amb. Tontoh Dikeh
Veteran Nollywood Celebrity Actress. International Society of Diplomats
Nigeria
HRM, Queen Adabota Lydia Jaja
Owu Kingdom
Current President / First Lady of a country : to be announced on the morning of the event
Final Key Speaker
His Royal Majesty,
14TH OLOWU OF OWU KINGDOM
Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria
Chairman's Remark
Emmanuel Boadi
/ PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
PHASE 1
08.40 - 9.10 : Protocols & Arrival Ceremony for high delegates
9.15 - 9.35 :
Traditional Welcome Performance by the Yoruba Community in Finland
Officials Ceremonial Walk
Official Flag Procession / National Anthems
Kora Performance by Yahya Sonko
9.40 - 10.10 : Panel 1 & 2 Discussions
Breaking Barriers : Journeys of Success to Influential Roles
Nordic & Finnish Companies : Bridging Economies
10.05 - 10.35:
Key note speech : His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR , Former President of the Republic of Nigeria
Topic : Nordic - Africa Business Unity & Global Leadership
10.40 -10.50
Key note speech : Honourable Alhagie S Darboe, Member of Paliament, The Gambia
PHASE 2
High Delegates Private Luncheon (Investors, Sponsors & High delegates)
11.00 - 12.00 : B2B Luncheon
Speakers :
a) 3 Finland base Investors & Event Sponsors
(Honourary Consulate of Ghana, Helsinki and others)
b) 3 Government & Business Guests from Africa
(ISD Rep, Embassy Rep, HRM Queen Adabota Lydia Jaja, Owu Kingdom)
c) Kora Performance by Yahya Sonko
General Attendees Luncheon
11.00 - 12.00 : B2B Luncheon
Speakers :
a) Event Partners & Sponsors
b) Live Music Performance
c) Exhibitions / Networking
PHASE 3
12.15 - 12.35 : Protocols & Re - Arrival Ceremony for high delegates
Traditional Welcome Performance by the Yoruba Community in Finland
12.40 - 12.50
Key note speech, H.E, ANM Ousainou Darboe, Former Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia
12.55 - 14.00 : Grand Award Ceremony
Part 1 : 13.00 - 13.20
Awardees in Europe & in Africa
Part 2 : 13.25 - 14.00
Government Reps & Diplomats Awards: Good will message from each of the High level Officials & Representatives
14.05-14.15
Key note speech, His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria
14.20-14.30 : Chairman's Remark
14.35 - 14.55 : B2B Networking / Photography
15.00 : Event Door closed
Panel 1 : Breaking Barriers : Journeys of Success to Influential Roles
Topic : How Professionals Are Redefining Success, Shaping the Narrative, and Creating a Future of Belonging
Panelists : Tom Coogan / Anugya Singh / Saji Khullar / Professor Desmond Bikoko Williams / Dr Hagie K.T Drammeh
Moderator : Takura Matswetu
Panel 2 : Nordic & Finnish Companies
Topic : Bridging Economies : How Finnish and Nordic Companies Can Collaborate with Immigrant Businesses in Finland & in Africa
Panelists : Reggie Rusan / Dr Ernest K.A Amoah / Kwame Afreh / Paco Alioune Badara
Ndiaye / Darly Seager
Moderator Vivian Maar
Flag Procession
Kora Performance
Dance Group
Welcome Address :
Takura Matswetu , Business Helsonki and Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie , Host
Prof Edet B Ekenyong, ISD
Keynote Speakers
B2B Luncheon
West African Cultural Troupe (Interlude)
Girls Dance Group
Grand Award Ceremony
Part 1 :
Special Awardees in Europe & in Africa
Part 2 :
Government Reps & Diplomats Awards : Good will message from each of the High level Officials & Reps
14.20 - 14.40
B2B Networking
15.00 : Event Door closed
Panel 1 : Breaking Barriers : Journeys of Success from Immigrant Roots to Influential Roles in Finland
Topic : How Immigrant Professionals Are Redefining Success, Shaping the Narrative, and Creating a Future of Belonging
This panel brings together accomplished professionals in Finland who have carved out high-level careers in sectors ranging from technology to public policy. We delve into their journeyrs, the strategies, networks, and resilence that helped them overcome systemic challenges as immigrant professionals. More than personal triumphs, their stories reflect broader shifts in representation and inclusion in the Finnish workforce.
Moderator : Takura Matwetu
Panel 2 : Nordic & Finnish Companies
Topic : Bridging Economies : How Finnish and Nordic Companies Can Collaborate with Immigrant Businesses in Finland & in Africa
This panel will explore opportunities for Finnish and Nordic companies to partner with immigrant led businesses, focusing on innovation, trade and investment between Finland and developing countries. Topics include inclusive business models, diaspora entrepreneurship, cross-cultural business strategies and sustainable market entry into economies of developing countries.
Moderator : Vivian Maar (HookedbyNorth)
EVENT ENTERTAINMENT / CEREMONIAL WALK
Kora Performance
West African Culture Troupe
Flag Procession
Accommodation for
Guests in Helsinki :
Lapland hotels, Bulevardi
DATES : 18th - 25th September 2025
- Price includes a breakfast buffet and usage of common saunas.
- 15% discount code is ALLCECIEVENT.
- The reservation can be done also by phone (09-2525-1111)
or via email bulevardi@laplandhotels.com.
- The room reservations from the allotment can be done by
August 12th, 2025. Afterwards the daily room rates and terms of reservation apply.
Accommodation for
Guests in Espoo :
Comfort Hotel Sello
DATES : 18th - 25th September 2025
- Reservations with the booking code EVENTSHELSINKI can be made on our website which includes breakfast: www.strawberryhotels.com/hotels/finland/espoo/comfort-hotel-sello/ .
- The cancellation of room booking made with the discount code is free of charge if done by three (3) days prior to arrival.
( Leppävaarankatu 1, 02600 Espoo, Finland )
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