LEARN THE SECRETS OF FINNISH WINTER SPORTS KNOWHOW

Welcome to seminars and B2B meetings with Beijing 2022 decision-makers from China.

The cities of Helsinki, Lahti and Rovaniemi together with the sports technology event Smash and Finpro are joining forces to present Finnish winter sports know-how in Finland from November 26 to December 2, 2017 for Chinese A-level executives. Finland is one of the leading countries in the winter sports and Beijing’s Winter Olympics 2022 have increased interest towards Finnish winter sport know-how among Chinese audience. The winter sports tour showcases versatile Finnish winter sports know-how in coaching, equipment and winter sports infrastructure.

TUESDAY, 28/11/2017

10:00 Visit to the sport technology event Sport Smash in Helsinki. Smash is an official Slush side event dedicated to sports, technology and startups. The Smash Arena caters to all sports, from elite sports to keeping fit to spectators. The program and speakers will be announced at www.sportsmash.net.

For more information about the Sport Smash program, contact:
MIIKKA NEUVONEN
+358 50 309 8249
miikka@sportsmash.net

WEDNESDAY, 29/11/2017

For more information about the Sport Smash program, contact:
MIIKKA NEUVONEN
+358 50 309 8249
miikka@sportsmash.net

THURSDAY, 30/11/2017

SEMINAR: OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA AND WINTER SPORT

The seminar will concentrate on Finnish experience in China markets and New business opportunities for Finnish Companies in China

8.30 Registration & breakfast
9.30 Opening words for the seminar
9.40 China and Finnish know -how: where Finland is strong in China / Antti Ruuska, VTT
10.10 300 million Chinese participating in winter sports: learnings and views on sports and training in China based on one-year experience / Harri Hollo, Kisakallio
10.40 Case Finnair: Growth in China and winter sport cooperation / Jonne Lehtioksa, Finnair
11.10 Open discussion: Challenges in the Chinese market and what kind of cooperation could help? / Moderator Irma Ylikangas, Helsinki Business Hub
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Design and architecture as an enabler to open markets / Patrick Eriksson, Eriksson Architects
13.45 Beijing Enterprise cooperation opening opportunities for Finnish companies in China / Irma Ylikangas, Helsinki Business Hub
14.15 Pre-information about Beijing-Helsinki cooperation, Spring Festival Business Seminar, week 6, 2018 in Helsinki / Irma Ylikangas, Helsinki Business Hub
14.30 Coffee break
14.50 Introduction to China Mountain Expo in Beijing on May 17-19, 2018 / Mark Meng
15.15 Introduction to STARTUPLAUNCHPAD in Hong Kong in April 2018 / Chase Lam
15.30 Conclusions of the day

FRIDAY, 1/12/2017

This day is reserved for B2B meetings.

Possibility to visit SLUSH – the largest startup event in Northern Europe. Discounted tickets to SLUSH are available for the delegation participants. Please contact the organisers for further enquiries.

For more information about the Helsinki program, contact:
IRMA YLIKANGAS
+358 40 749 7132
irma.ylikangas@helsinkibusinesshub.fi

SATURDAY, 2/12/2017

Possibility to watch ice hockey match Jokerit – SKA Saint Petersburg

Programme includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are a very limited number of places available. In order to ensure the best possible experience for the Finnish winter sports tour, the organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme.