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Calendario
10-12 September
Cleantech Finland – focus on energy efficiency and environmental monitoring
Finland has been recognized numerous times by the World Economic Forum as the most environmentally advanced country in the world. The country has an abundance of advanced technology and innovations, which can be put into use when finding solutions to environmental problems facing the globe. Finland aims to become the world’s best known cleantech country. This tour focuses on Finnish companies that excel in the fields of energy efficiency and environmental monitoring. We will also visit Cleantech Finland –Workshop, where you will have the opportunity to hear and interview some key figures of the Finnish economy and politics.
Target Media: International media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mr Mikko
Koivumaa, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1518, e-mail mikko.koivumaa(at)tat.fi
September 2008
Finnish Education and Innovation System
Target Media: Chinese media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mrs Marianne Huttunen, Area Manager, tel. +358 9 1315 1305, e-mail marianne.huttunen(at)tat.fi
22-24 September 2008
Preparations for Helsinki Chemicals Forum - shaping the agenda for better life
Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF) is an annual event in Helsinki, Finland, established to address international influencers of the chemical industry. HCF is a meeting place for stakeholders in chemical industry, trade, research, authorities and international organisations. It attracts also the attention of respectable non-governmental organisations developing the dialogue in the area of chemicals. The event will be organised for the first time 27-29 May 2009. More information on Helsinki Chemicals Forum: www.helsinkichemforum.eu
The European Chemicals Agency is located in Helsinki. Leading companies and organisations related to the chemical industry have also established their presence in Helsinki. More information on the European Chemicals Agency: http://echa.europa.eu/
This press tour presents a chance to meet and interview decision-makers, organisations and leading companies related to the chemical industry.
Target Media: International media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mrs Marjo Blomberg, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1308, e-mail marjo.blomberg(at)tat.fi
25-27 September 2008
Finnbuild fair and sustainable construction methods
FinnBuild is the most important building and building services exhibition in Finland. It’s now arranged for the 18th time and once again presents the newest products, solutions and services of the branch.
International FinnBuild brings the whole construction sector together. Both major, trend-setting old hands as well as new, innovative entrepreneurs will be taking part. FinnBuild, which was first arranged in 1974, fills in all six halls of the Helsinki Fair Centre.
FinnBuild is marketed primarily for professional visitors of the construction branch but it is also open for general public. FinnBuild is organized by the leading Finnish fair organizer, the Finnish Fair Corporation.
Target Media: Russian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Ms Henriikka
Ahtiainen, Communications Officer, tel. +358 9 1315 1527, e-mail henriikka.ahtiainen(at)tat.fi
September/ October 2008
Finnish retail chains in the neighbouring areas
In recent years, the Finnish retail trade has undergone great changes. Both indigenous and international factors have contributed to this development. Structural changes in rural areas, agriculture and food production have resulted in a concentration of population. Economic deregulation has proceeded and international interaction has increased.
The leading Finnish retail chains have invested in increasing efficiency by building closely knit wholesale and retail arrangements comprising a compact and efficient goods delivery system and a nationwide network of retail shops as well as department stores and supermarkets. They also have hotel and restaurant chains as well as catering services.
The retail chains are meeting the intensifying competition also by establishing international alliances and expanding their operations in the Nordic and Baltic countries as well as in Russia. For many companies, internationalization is a major driver for future growth.
During this press tour, you will visit leading companies in the Finnish retail sector.
Target Media: Russian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Ms Henriikka
Ahtiainen, Communications Officer, tel. +358 9 1315 1527, e-mail henriikka.ahtiainen(at)tat.fi
1-3 October 2008
Design is … an integral part of all businesses
The value of design stretches across all industries and sectors – from manufacturing to services such as banking, tourism, transport and logistics. Firms can create a more engaging brand experience and rewarding customer relationships through better design, not just in products – but also in services, environments and communications.
This press tour presents you the highlights of new Finnish design from rising designers and well-known brands to service design. You will meet designers and visit different design studios and companies.
During the press tour you will also participate in the Helsinki Design Week’s programme. Helsinki Design Week is an annual festival of creativity – a forum for professionals, a cultural experience for city-dwellers and visitors. More information on Helsinki Design Week event (25.9.-6.10.): www.helsinkidesignweek.com .
Target Media: International media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mrs Marjo Blomberg, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1308, e-mail marjo.blomberg(at)tat.fi
October 2008
Services and products for the ageing population
Finland has the fastest ageing population in Europe and thus faces the same demographic challenges as tomorrow’s Japan. The new situation has generated a lot of innovations in Finland, of which many are already in the Japanese market and many are coming in the future. This tour presents governmental-level and enterprise-level solutions for the rapidly ageing population.
Target Media: Japanese media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mr Mikko
Koivumaa, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1518, e-mail mikko.koivumaa(at)tat.fi
October 2008
Logistics and transportation services
Finland is a competitive transport hub for to Russia, as the Finnish corridor is reliable, safe and effective. Approximately a quarter of total imports to Russia are transported through Finnish territory.
The press tour presents Finnish companies operating in the rapidly developing transport traffic between Finland and Russia.
Target Media: Russian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Ms Henriikka
Ahtiainen, Communications Officer, tel. +358 9 1315 1527, e-mail henriikka.ahtiainen(at)tat.fi
November 2008
"Finnish Financial Market 2008"
This annually organized press tour focuses on actual topics on the Finnish financial market and some major Finnish listed companies presented by their CEO's. The event is jointly organised by The Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion and Finnfacts
Target Media: Leading international economic dailies and economic magazines.
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mrs Marianne Huttunen, Area Manager, tel. +358 9 1315 1305, e-mail marianne.huttunen(at)tat.fi
November 2008
Infrastructure – focus on logistics services (incl. the Vuosaari Harbour Centre)
Finland is logistically interesting place, as it plays an important role in cargo transit traffic to the Russian market. Finland is also a country of long distances, and this brings certain infrastructural and logistical challenges.
This tour presents solutions to these challenges by Finnish companies. The tour consists also of a visit to a new harbour in Helsinki, which will be opened in November 2008. Vuosaari Harbour Centre will be a modern harbour centre that comprises of cargo harbour, logistics area, traffic channels and a business park.
Target Media: Indian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mr Mikko
Koivumaa, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1518, e-mail mikko.koivumaa(at)tat.fi
December 2008
Sustainable energy solutions
Finland needs a lot of energy due to its energy-intensive industry, cold climate and long distances. Despite the scarcity of domestic primary energy resources, Finland has met the energy challenges by building the most diversified energy system in the world and by developing highly advanced technology which can be utilized in both domestic and global markets.
Target Media: Russian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Ms Henriikka
Ahtiainen, Communications Officer, tel. +358 9 1315 1527, e-mail henriikka.ahtiainen(at)tat.fi
December 2008
Functional living: Finnish design and wood construction
Finland is well-known for its high quality design. As a country of which two-thirds is covered by forests, Finland also has a long history of expertise in wood construction.
This tour presents the classic and the latest in Finnish design and wood construction.
Target Media: Indian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mr Mikko
Koivumaa, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1518, e-mail mikko.koivumaa(at)tat.fi
Also in 2008:
Efficient education and innovation system – focus on forest industry
According to PISA studies (2000, 2003 and 2006), reading and mathematical skills of Finnish youngsters is the best in the OECD countries. The skills in natural sciences and problem-solving are also top of the class.
Finnish innovation system is praised globally. The innovation network of companies, research units, universities, technological organizations and financing and governmental bodies invests as much as 3.5% of GDP to R&D, which is the second highest number in the OECD.
This tour represents the forest industry, one of the core sectors of the Finnish economy, and how it plays an essential role in the high-level education and innovation systems.
Target Media: Indian media
For sign-ups and more information about the press tour, please contact Mr Mikko
Koivumaa, Area Coordinator, tel. +358 9 1315 1518, e-mail mikko.koivumaa(at)tat.fi
Information on other Finnfacts press tours will be published here shortly.
