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Expand to Europe's Big Markets: France, Spain & Italy for Finnish SMEs and Startups

Expand to Europe's Big Markets: France, Spain & Italy for Finnish SMEs and Startups.

Time

Wed 19.8.2026 EET/EEST10.00–11.30 EET/EEST

Languages

English

Price

Free entry

Organizer

PK-yritysten kansainvälistyminen: kasvua uusilta markkinoilta -hanke on Helsingin, Espoon ja Vantaan kaupunkien yhteinen hanke, jota Euroopan unioni osarahoittaa

Three large markets. Three distinct business cultures. Three very different paths to success. 

How do you identify the best opportunities? What cultural differences should Finnish companies be prepared for? And what are the biggest mistakes companies make when entering these markets? 

Join our next Target Market Info webinar and learn from experts who work with companies entering France, Spain and Italy every day. 

You'll walk away with:  

🔹 Market opportunities and growth sectors  

🔹 Cultural do's and don'ts  

🔹 Practical tips for market entry  

🔹 Useful contacts and support networks  

🔹 Answers to your questions from local experts 

If Southern Europe is on your growth radar, this webinar is for you. 

<span class="ql-cursor"></span>Agenda

10:00 Introduction to Sisu Factory Global Growth, Sari Päivärinta 

10:05 France – Xavier Riquier, Finnish Embassy in Paris 

10:30 Italy – Nicklas Pavoncelli, StartYouUp 

10:55 Spain – Daria Mashkina and Guillermo Solano, Finnish Embassy in Madrid 

11:20 Q&A 


Sisu Factory Global Growth is a collaborative initiative by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa, co-funded by the European Union.