Welcome to join the Finnish Business Events in Pristina, Kosovo on 16^th May and Skopje, North Macedonia on 17^th May! The events are organized jointly by the Team Finland organisations in South East Europe, Chambers of Commerce in the region and other business associations.

The aim of these business events is to present Finnish knowhow and facilitate business relations with relevant partners and clients in the region. The events are open to all business sectors. Kosovo and North Macedonia are steadily developing countries in South East Europe, e.g. the GDP growth forecast in 2023 for EU area is less than 1%, while for North Macedonia is 3%, and for Kosovo is 3.5%.

Business Events in Pristina, Kosovo on Tuesday, 16^th May will include business meetup event between Finnish and Kosovar companies to discuss business cooperation in various sectors, as well as thematic event to share Finnish expertise in creative industries & ICT sector and to facilitate cooperation between Kosovar and Finnish companies in this sector. 

Business Event in Skopje, North Macedonia on Wednesday, 17^th May will focus on ICT, mining, energy and cleantech, but is also open to the companies from other sectors. The aim of this forum is to facilitate cooperation between Macedonian and Finnish companies.

There will be also some additional business meetings and site visits where Finnish companies are welcome to participate. If there is an interest to participate at both events the organizers can possibly arrange transport between Pristina and Skopje.

The events are free of charge, but the registration is required by Thursday 27^th April 2023.

If you are interested to participate in the event in Kosovo and/or North Macedonia please contact and register:

Mr. Janne Sykkö, Regional Trade Counsellor, Embassy of Finland, janne.sykko(a)formin.fi or

Ms. Anne Hatanpää, Secretary General, Finland-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Association, anne.hatanpaa(a)chamber.fi