NORDIC AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM
Theme : Advancing Nordic - Africa Partnerships Towards Agenda 2030 & AGENDA 2063
Venue : Kannusali Espoo
Time : 12.00 - 18.00
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Nordic Africa Business Forum , 4th Edition
Date : Sunday 12th April 2026 Time : 12.00 - 18.00
Venue : Kannusali Espoo (City of Espoo)
Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo
Capacity : 250 seats. FREE ENTRY. Click To Register
Business Exhibition:
Small Companies: 100€ (1 employee)
Larger Firms: 200€ (2+ employees)
Nordic–Africa Business Forum Program ( Time : 12:00 – 18:00)
Nordic–Africa Business Forum Program ( Time : 12:00 – 18:00)
THE EVENT WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE. JOIN US.
Expected Guests at the 4th Edition
Moderators & Event Managers :
Paul / Colette / Sainey / Alhagie / Dr. Jacob / Dr. Sama / Amara / Patt / Deborah / DJ Spencer
PHASE 1
12:00 – 12:30 | Arrival, Registration & Networking
Registration / Refreshment Desk Opened / Photography / Exhibition & Networking
Exclusive Red Carpet Interview With Max
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)
Live Music Band Performance by El Doxa , Finland
Business Exhibition / Media Coverage / Photography
13:00 – 13:20 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Welcome Address : Host, Mputu Hemaa Nana Abena Enyimba II (Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie)
The First Africa Culture Arts Display by LizArtWorks Finland Oy
Live Music Performance from Jizzle , International Artist From The Gambia
PHASE 2
13:20 - 13.50 |High-Level Panel Discussions
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.
13:50 - 14.20 |High-Level Panel Discussions
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.
14:20 – 14:40 | Coffee Break & Networking
Refreshments desk opened as delegates connect, exchange ideas, and capture media moments.
14:40 - 15.10 |High-Level Panel Discussions
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.
15:10 - 15.40 |High-Level Panel Discussions
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.
PHASE 3
15:40 – 16:20 | Strategic Networking & Exhibition Engagement
Live Music Performance from an artist from West Africa
B2B / Workshops Led By Speakers
Meet the Honorees for the 2026 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
(Graduates are a total of 30 CEO'S , Managers and Entrepreneurs of Companies in Nigeria)
Live & Recorded Goodwill Messages : Government Reps joining us in Finland on 24th April
17:20 – 17:40 |Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
Closing Remarks by the Host : Mputu Hemaa Nana Abena Enyimba II (Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie)
Live Music Performance by El Doxa
Live Music Performance from Jizzle , International Artist From The Gambia
Exclusive Red Carpet Interview With Max
17:40 – 18:00 | Final Networking & Official Close
The forum concludes with final networking, business card exchanges, media interactions, and guest departures.
GUESTS JOINING FROM AFRICA
GUESTS JOINING FROM EUROPE , UK & USA
Graduating Professionals from the Finland Academy of International Business
Entertainment for our upcoming events ;
On 12th April, 24th April and 6th June 2026
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