NORDIC-AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM | EPICENTER HELSINKI

Nordic-Africa Business Forum 2026

Bridging Nordic Innovation with Global Growth Markets

The Nordic-Africa Business Forum is the first business event in Finland designed to systematically showcase and connect entrepreneurs and companies with international backgrounds and clear growth potential.

This is not a traditional networking event; this is a business-driven exchange. The forum serves as a curated meeting platform where discussions are designed to lead to tangible follow-ups, strategic partnerships, and transactions.

We're aiming to bridge the Finnish scaleup and investor ecosystem with entrepreneurs whose networks, perspectives, and business models extend far beyond Finland’s borders. We introduce new ideas, products, and innovations that are often underrepresented in mainstream business events, focusing on Africa not as a narrative or trend, but as a strategic business partner, growth market, and vital part of global value chains.

Featured Speakers

We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional lineup of political, ecosystem, and entrepreneurial leaders to guide this business-driven exchange:

Elina Valtonen – Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Sonja Sirviö – Co-Founder of Ecocan

Fadumo Ali – Healthcare Entrepreneur & Growth Leader

Kristian Nieminen – CEO of Epicenter Helsinki