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

13:20 - 13.50 |High-Level Panel Discussions

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

13:50 - 14.20 |High-Level Panel Discussions

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

15:10 - 15.40 |High-Level Panel Discussions

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 

Photography & Media