Growth and internationalisation through partner
The Work in Finland tour “Kumppanuuksilla kasvuun ja kansainvälistymiseen” is coming to Kajaani to meet employers, businesses and other stakeholders.
Join us for a business breakfast exploring how companies can leverage partnerships and support services to drive international growth and attract skilled talent. Gain practical insights, hear success stories and connect with regional partners.
Please note: The event will be held in Finnish only.
- Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 8:00–12:00
- Venue: Sokos Hotel Valjus, Kauppakatu 20, Kajaani (no remote participation)
Register by November 11th, 2026.
Programme (in Finnish)
- 8:00 Breakfast and networking
- 9:00 Opening remarks
- 9:10 Team Finland as a partner for growth and internationalisation – Janne Vähäkangas, Economic Development Centre of Northern Finland
- 9:30 Suokone’s internationalisation story – Tuomo Meriläinen, Suokone Oy
- 9:50 Talent solutions for international growth – Ella Vallenius, TalentTrekFinland, Oulu Chamber of Commerce
- 10:10 Work in Finland services for employers – Nikola Pantchev and Tina Sundqvist, KEHA Centre; Vesa Liesivuori, Business Finland
- 10:30 Coffee and networking
- 10:45 Building an international workforce – Antti Homanen, Arctic Giant
- 11:15 Finnvera’s services supporting SME growth and internationalisation – Minna Paakkola, Finnvera
- 11:45 Closing remarks
Organised in cooperation with: Work in Finland, Economic Development Centre of Northern Finland, Kainuu-Koillismaa Employment Area, Finnvera and the TalentTrekFinland project of the Oulu Chamber of Commerce.