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3rd Edition, Forum // 3rd Edition, Videos
Sunday : 12th April 2026. Time : 12.30 - 18.30
Theme : Advancing Nordic - Africa Partnerships Towards Agenda 2030 & AGENDA 2063
Venue : Kannusali Espoo , Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo (FREE CAR PARK)
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Hybrid Event
Chief of Ceremony: Hope Nwosu (Nigeria)
Virtual Host : Prof. Samuel N. Jacobs Abbey (USA)
Associate Host : Innocent Rutebuka (Rwanda)
Zoom ID : 862 8339 8762 /// Zoom Password : 939231
PHASE 1
12:00 – 12:30 | Arrival, Registration & Networking
Registration / Refreshment Desk Opened / Photography / Exhibition & Networking
Exclusive Interview With BOJ
12:30 – 13:00 | Business Exhibition & Stand Visits
Opening of Exhibition Tell me a story' : Grand Artistic Exhibition by Mrs Kati Kivisaari (Honourary Consular of Ghana)
Business Exhibition / Media Coverage / Photography
Live Music Performance by Sir Julio
13:00 – 13:20 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Keynote Speech from Kannusali, City of Espoo
Welcome Address / Keynote Address : Lukumanu Iddrisu , City Councilor (Vaasa-Finland)
Live Music Performance by Sir Julio (1)
PHASE 2
Panel Discussion Moderators & Panelists
Panel I : Strengthening Nordic–Africa Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Aligning with Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063
This session explores collaborative pathways for sustainable growth, focusing on how Nordic–Africa partnerships can accelerate progress toward global and continental development agendas.
Moderator : Paul Kengne : IT Enthusiast / IT Expect & TEDx Host
Panelists :
Timo Heiskela : CEO / Director ( Autism Foundation Finland)
Kati Kivisaari : Honorary Consul of Ghana in Finland / Psychologist
Tommi Neuvonen : CEO / Founder (AA Climate Oy)
Marina Repina : Ventu Gate Strategic Go - To Market Advisor
Rauno Ali-Kovero : Renowned Architect (Ali -Kovero Architects Ltd
Panel Discussion Moderators & Panelists
Panel II : Entrepreneurship, Investment & Business Leadership
Industry leaders and investors share insights on entrepreneurship, cross-border investments, and the leadership required to thrive in today’s global economy.
Moderator : Deborah Kwafo : CEO (Shopziexpress)
Panelists :
Dr. Samuel Jacobs-Abbey : ED / CLO (Jagils Education Center, USA)
Amara Doumouya : Investor (Nordic Solar)
Yatri Shah : Entrepreneur , Professor - Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Kofi J. Brobbery : Project Director (Pear / Chem - AGI Chem and Supplies Ltd)
Romial Kenmogne : K Business Consulting and RK IMMO-FINANZ. Company
14:20 – 14:40 | Coffee Break & Networking
Refreshments desk opened as delegates connect, exchange ideas, and capture media moments
B2B / Visit Exhibition Tables
Panel Discussion Moderators & Panelists
14:40 - 15.10 |High-Level Panel Discussions
Panel III | Governance, Public Service & Policy Leadership
A forward-looking dialogue on governance and policy frameworks that enable economic transformation and sustainable development.
Moderator : Olga Kryuchkova (Digital Transformation & Productivity Specialist)
Panelists :
Nora Haapala : Attorney at Law / Business Development Manager , IP Specialist (Rödl Finland)
Hannelore Beerlandt : Head of Operations (International Coffee Organisation)
Dr. Patrick Essien : Director for Mining (Environmental Protection Authority (EPA Ghana)
Lorraine Otieno (Kenya) : Founder (Beyond The Savannah)
Ayisat Endurance Yusuf (Nigeria) ; UEFA Football Head Coach
Panel Discussion Moderators & Panelists
Panel IV | Driving Economic Growth and Innovation: West Africa Perspectives on Strengthening Nordic–Africa Business Partnerships
This session highlights Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana's role in advancing innovation, investment, and strategic international partnerships.
Moderator : Precious Nkongho : Podcast Host / Content Creator / Events & Podcast Marketing
Panelists :
Queen Boresah Fantevie : Deputy Managing Director (Ghana Buffer Stock Company)
Chief Joshua Temile : CEO / MD (Menial Technical Services Ltd & J T Farms Ltd)
Maxwell Agbevoh : Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Peprah Adjei : Assistant Program Officer (Environmental Protection Authority , Ghana)
Tweneboa Ernest Osei : European Union Coordinator (Jagils)
PHASE 3
Guest Speakers & Business Pitches for Investors
15:40 – 16:20 | Strategic B2B Workshop and Guest Speakers
Live Music Performance by Sir Julio (2)
Guest Speaker : Katja Presnal , Founder of Crush Movement & Co Author of Big Rich Money
Guest Speaker : Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie ; Founder of CEO Educare Oy and initiator of the Nordic Africa Business Forum & Prestigious Global Awards. Following 4 successful and well planned editions, we are now invting investors and partners to join in the 5th Edition coming up soon.
Guest Speaker : Tim El Sheihk , Founder of CEO Retort (Fireside chat on investigative journalism, inspired by his podcast that challenges dominant AI narratives while advocating for digital ethics, equality, and human rights)
Guest Speaker : Gloria Boateng, CEO of Omo omo cafe (An ambitious serial entrepreneur presenting a fast- scaling service company in Finland, actively seeking strategic investors)
B2B : Rödl Finland , Autism Foundation Finland, Kehän Auto Oy, Kannusali etc
Meet the Honorees for the 2026 Prestigious Global Awards
16:20 – 17:20 | Open Business Networking & Partnership Meetings
Acknowledgements of High guests, Special Guests, Partners, Speakers and Delegates
Launching of the Prestigious Global Awards , to be hosted on Friday 24th April 2026
Graduation Ceremony , Finland Academy of International Business, Nigeria & Ghana Cohort 2
Live / Recorded Goodwill Messages : Government Reps joining us in Finland on 24th April 2026
17:20 – 17:40 |Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
Closing Remarks by the Host
Live Music Performance by Sir Julio (3)
Exclusive Interview With BOJ
17:40 – 18:00 | Final Networking & Official Close
The forum concludes with final networking, business card exchanges, media interactions, and guest departures.
Live Music Performance by Sir Julio (4)
Graduating Professionals from the Finland Academy of International Business
OUR 2026 EVENT PARTNERS
1.Nordic Women In Tech Awards : https://nordicwomenintechawards.com/
2. Rödl Finland : https://www.roedl.fi/en/
4. Valo Hotel & Work : https://valo.fi/
5. Autism Foundation Finland : https://www.autismisaatio.fi/
5. Indian Women in Finland Ry : https://www.iwf.fi/
6. Barcelo Tapas Bar & Night Club : https://barcelo.fi/
7. Rovaniemi House : https://www.instagram.com/rovaniemihouse?igsh=OGJoY3d2a2p6cWky
8. Finnkinno kinopalatsi , Helsinki : https://www.finnkino.fi/teatterit/finnkino-kinopalatsi-helsinki/
9. Strawberry Hotels : https://www.strawberryhotels.com/conferences-meetings/finland/
10. Kannusali , City of Espoo : https://www.espoo.fi/en/events/espooevents:agoivgoqve
12. Jacobs - Abbey Global Institute for leadership studies : https://jaglobalinstitute.org/
13. Neo Report, Ghana : https://neoreportgh.com/
14. Adom FM, Ghana : https://web.facebook.com/ahomkafm/
15. Hills Connecy Oy : https://hillsconnect.com/
16. Hey Beauty Collections : heybeautycollectionsfinland.com
17. Kefiso Ry : https://www.kefiso.fi/
18. Media : Zoom Africa TV
(Event Partner & Media Sponsor)
19. Clouds Media from Tanzania under Joseph Kusaga
(Media Sponsor)
20. Ahomka Rent & Apartment , Ivory Coast under Eric ADANGBA
( Media Sponsor)
21. Helsinki Metro Taksi (Also sponsor of our September 2025 Transport for our VIP Guests : https://www.metrotaksi.fi
(Event Partner & transportation discount
22. Kehän Auto Center : https://www.kehanautocenter.fi/
(Event Partner & Gala Sponsor)
Photography & Media