Please note: The event and registration form are in Finnish.
Are you interested in international markets but unsure where to begin? This event is designed for companies that are considering international expansion or taking their first steps into new markets.
During the event, we will explore internationalisation opportunities, preparation for international growth, and practical first steps from a variety of perspectives. The aim is to provide companies with valuable information, insights, and inspiration to support their international business planning, while highlighting different approaches and pathways for starting their internationalisation journey.
The Growth from Global Markets event series brings together experts, companies, and current topics related to international business. Whether internationalisation, exporting, new markets, or international growth are relevant to your business now or in the future, you are warmly welcome to join us.
Time: Friday, 11 September 2026. Presentations from 9:00–11:00 (coffee served from 8:30 onwards)
Venue: LähiTapiolan Elämänturvatalo
Address: Yliopistonkatu 14A, 20100 Turku
Language: Finnish
Programme
8:30–9:00 Coffee
9:00–9:30 Preconditions for Internationalisation & Team Finland Services
Leevi Törmäkangas, Elinvoimakeskus
The presentation will cover the prerequisites for internationalisation, how to prepare and the first practical steps. It will also introduce the services offered by the Team Finland network and how they can support companies at different stages of their internationalisation journey.
9:30–10:00 Going Global Together – From the First Export Deal to International Growth
Sari Sarome-Nykänen, Lecloop Oy
Finnish exports need broader shoulders, but international growth cannot be built through sales alone. The presentation explores how a shared direction, a company’s own capabilities, well-founded market selection and complementary partnerships can turn the first export deal into profitable and repeatable business. It will also consider how companies can take a controlled approach to internationalisation and build a foundation for broader growth. Sales opens the door – the whole team determines what happens next.
10:00–10:30 International Growth Is Built on a Strong Foundation
Anton Grönholm, Talenom
Successful internationalisation requires operating models that support growth in new markets as well. The presentation will cover practical considerations related to finance, invoicing, reporting and other key business functions that need to be prepared to support international growth.
10:30–11:00 Networking and exchange of ideas
The Kasvua maailmalta event series brings together experts, companies and current topics related to international business. Welcome to join us if internationalisation, exports, new markets or international growth are relevant to your company now or in the future.
In collaboration with
Business Turku, the Turku Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Finnish Enterprises in Southwest Finland are jointly providing services to support companies in Southwest Finland with internationalisation and the development of international business. The shared objective is to help regional companies identify new market opportunities, leverage international growth potential, and take practical steps towards building and expanding international business operations.
