Preliminary agenda side events in Sao Paulo 24.4.2025 at 18-21 and Rio 29.04.2025 at 18-21
These side events are for talents and start ups that are willing to work in Finland or bring their start up to Finland.
In this session, we will provide insights from work life in Finland and introduce the newly launched EU-co-funded Discover Finland project which provides a pathway for professionals to prepare for their potential future in Finland.
Preliminary Agenda FinlandAfterworks in Sao Paulo:
24.4.2025 at 18-21:30
18:00 – 18:45 Reception & Coffee: Welcome and networking over coffee.
18:45 – 19:00 Opening Remarks: Speakers: Alessandra Leone & Katri Raevuori/ Brief introduction and overview of the event.
19:00 – 19:30 Panel Discussion: Finnish Work Culture: Featuring: Polar, Nokia
How Finnish companies operate
Work-life balance and company culture in Finland
19:30 – 19:45 Living in Finland: Tampere : What to expect when moving to Finland
Services and support available for newcomers
19:45 – 20:00 | Startup Opportunities in Finland: Speaker: Hanna Riski
Insights into Finland’s startup ecosystem
Support available for entrepreneurs
20:00 – 20:10 My experiences of Finland as a 90 Day Finn", Marina Barboza, Head of Innovation, Venturus
20:10 – 20:15: Discover Finland Pathway to Finnish work-life for experts moving to Finland
20:15 - 20:20 Q&A
20:20 – 21:30 Networking Session & Registration to Discover Finland: Meet and connect with Finnish industry leaders, city representatives, and fellow attendees as well as register to Discover Finland Pathway.
Address: Cubo Itau: Alameda Vicente Pinzon, 54 - Vila Olímpia, São Paulo - SP, 04547-130
Preliminary agenda Web Summit Side event Rio:
29.04.2025 at 18-21.30
18:00 – 18:45 Reception & Coffee: Welcome and networking over coffee.
18:45 – 19:00 Opening Remarks: Speakers: Alessandra Leone & Katri Raevori/ Brief introduction and overview of the event.
19:00 – 19:30 Panel Discussion: Finnish Work Culture: Featuring: Polar, Nokia
How Finnish companies operate
Work-life balance and company culture in Finland
19:30 – 20:00 Panel Discussion: Living in Finland: Tampere & Oulu
What to expect when moving to Finland
Services and support available for newcomers
20:00 – 20:20 Startup Opportunities in Finland: Speaker: Hanna Riski, Business Finland & Sarita Runeberg, Maria01
Insights into Finland’s startup ecosystem
Support available for entrepreneurs
20:20 – 20:35 Discover Finland: Pathway to Finnish work-life for experts moving to Finland Divya Narang & Sezin Ata Diler, Work in Finland, Business Finland
20:35 – 21:30 Networking Session & Registration to Discover Finland : Meet and connect with Finnish industry leaders, city representatives, and fellow attendees as well as register to Discover Finland Pathway.
Address: Lagune Hotel, Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 - Portão C - Camorim, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22783-127
Looking forward to meeting you in Sao Paulo or Rio soon! Register below.
REGISTER HERE TO THE WORK IN FINLAND EVENT IN SAO PAULO 24.4.2025 AT 18.00
REGISTER HERE TO THE WORK IN FINLAND EVENT IN RIO DE JANEIRO 29.4.2025 AT 18.00
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