The Team Finland network is organizing a Business Delegation visit to Luleå and Boden, Northern Sweden on 15-17 January, 2025 led by Mr. Ville Tavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development.
Northern Sweden, particularly Luleå and Boden, is undergoing a massive industrial transition. The region is seeking to attract significant green investments and looking to transform its economy to maintain global competitiveness. Key areas include fossil-free steel production, renewable energy, sustainable mining, and infrastructure development.
- Participating in this visit you will get
high-level discussions with industry leaders and key stakeholders involved in major projects in the area, - An opportunity to pitch your company to influential figures and potential partners driving innovation in one of Europe's most dynamic and fast-growing industrial regions.
Who should attend?
This delegation visit is ideal for Finnish companies that specialize in construction, infrastructure, automation and energy solutions for industries. Companies that provide:
- Industrial automation solutions: This includes firms offering advanced robotics, process automation, industrial control systems, and smart manufacturing solutions that leverage technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning to optimize production and efficiency.
- Energy efficiency and sustainability solutions: Companies involved in energy management systems, renewable energy technologies (such as wind, solar, and hydrogen), energy storage solutions, and carbon-reduction technologies will benefit from networking and exploring partnerships in Sweden's extensive green transition projects.
- Construction & Infrastructure solutions: companies specializing in sustainable building practices, innovative construction materials, and infrastructure development
Practicalities
To cover the expenses of arranging the visit to Sweden, Business Finland will charge a participation fee.
- Micro businesses and SMEs: EUR 845 + VAT per person
- Major companies: EUR 990 + VAT per person
Business Finland will invoice the participation fee after the visit based on the actual costs. The invoiced fee will not exceed the amounts mentioned above. Kindly note that the participation fee does not include flights or accommodation of the participant nor meals outside the business delegation program.
