Key note speakers : 

1. First key speaker

His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR

FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

Retired Army General, Nigeria

2. Second key speaker

His Excellency, ANM Ousainou Darboe

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA

Current General Secretary of UDP Party

3. Member of Paliament 

Honourable Alhagie S Darboe, The Gambia

4. Mrs Kati Kivisaari, Honourary Consul , Honoury Consulate of the Republic of Ghana , Helsinki - Finland

5. Prof. Edet B. Ekpenyong, Director General, College of Diplomatic Studies and International Relations and the Country Director, International Society of Diplomats Nigeria 

6. Dr. Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, MEPF, CPSM, CISM. Seasoned Security Expert & Special Emissary - International Society of Diplomats

7. Amb. Tontoh Dikeh

Veteran Nollywood  Celebrity Actress.

Nigeria

8. HRM, Queen Adabota Lydia Jaja

Owu Kingdom 

9. Current President / First Lady of a country : to be announced on the morning of the event

10. Final Key Speaker

His Royal Majesty,

14TH OLOWU OF OWU KINGDOM 

Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 

PHASE 1

08.40 - 9.10 : Protocols & Arrival Ceremony for high delegates 

• 9.15 - 9.35 : 

1. Traditional Welcome Performance by the Yoruba Community in Finland 

2. Officials Ceremonial Walk ,

3. Official Flag Procession 

4. Kora Performance by Yahya Sonko

• 9.40 - 10.10 : Panel 1 & 2 Discussions 

1. Breaking Barriers: Journeys of Success to Influential Roles

2. Nordic & Finnish Companies

• 10.05 - 10.35: Key note speech : His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR , Former President of the Republic of Nigeria

• 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 :

Special Awardees in Europe & in Africa

Part 2 :

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 - 14.40 : B2B Networking / Photography

• 15.00 : Event Door closed

✔ IT & Telecommunications

✔ Manufacturing

✔ Tourism & Hospitality

✔ Finance & Banking

✔ Agriculture

✔ Health, Technologies & Pharmaceuticals

✔ Clean Energy & Utilities

✔ Construction & Real Estate

✔ Education & Research

✔ Mining & Forestry

✔ 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.