Business Finland, in cooperation with the Team Finland network, is organizing a trade mission on “Urban Mobility and Ports” to the U.S. West Coast on December 1-5, 2025, focusing on two key sectors: smart mobility & transit and ports innovation. The program will feature both joint and sector-specific meetings/events.
This trade mission is intended for companies that are already operating in the U.S. or ready to scale on the West Coast. Participants will benefit from targeted business meetings, stakeholder engagement, and high-level matchmaking designed to accelerate exports and foster strategic partnerships. The visit will also feature a showcase event hosted at the Residence of the Consul General of Finland in Los Angeles on December 4.
Innovation in mobility is transforming the U.S. West Coast. From the world’s busiest container ports in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Seattle and (Seattle) Tacoma, to the rapidly evolving transit systems of Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, the demand for smarter, cleaner, and more connected solutions has never been greater. This program brings together Finnish innovators and U.S. stakeholders to accelerate partnerships in smart ports, electrified transit, and seamless people flow.
Smart Mobility and Transit:
Los Angeles is more than just the host city of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28)— it’s a living laboratory for the future of urban mobility. With one of the largest public transit systems in the U.S., the busiest airport on the West Coast, and massive investments in smart infrastructure and electrification, LA is rapidly reinventing how people move.
The smart mobility track will be hosted entirely in the Los Angeles area from December 1–5, focusing on urban mobility and people flow innovations, particularly in the context of preparations for the LA28 Games.
Ports Innovation:
The Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Seattle and Tacoma are not just America’s gateways to global trade—they are testbeds for the future of sustainable and digital ports. With investments committed to zero-emission logistics, electrification, and smart infrastructure, and the added urgency of the LA28 Olympics, U.S. port authorities and terminal operators are actively seeking proven solutions from global innovators.
The ports track will take place in Seattle from December 1–2 and continue in Los Angeles from December 3–5, highlighting opportunities and developments in port technologies and operations.
Who should attend?
This delegation visit is aimed for Finnish companies with solutions and readiness to do business within the following two sectors:
- Smart mobility and transit: Urban mobility, transit electrification, traffic optimization, and people flow Mobility RDI, infrastructure design, IoT, AI, and digital services.
- Ports: Green and smart ports, Electrification and streamlining of port operations, Smart logistics and infrastructure.
Practicalities
To cover the expenses of arranging the visit to the U.S., Business Finland will charge a participation fee.
- Micro businesses and SMEs: 2040 EUR + 25,5% VAT per person
- Major companies: 2400 EUR + 25,5% 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
