Entering a new market is not trivial. Different regulations, business practices, and networks take time to understand. It can feel like a big step to take alone. That’s why we do it together. Through business delegations and international fairs, we help you get access to the right people, start relevant discussions, and build your network in new markets. We also strengthen your position in the customer’s eyes by linking your offering to the wider Finnish story, our ecosystems and strengths. The message is simple: opportunities rarely come to you – you need to meet them where they are. But you don’t have to do it on your own. To some markets we can even support you financially through our projects. Join our upcoming international delegations and fairs Review the opportunities below and choose where you want to grow next. Aug 31- Sep 3 MEGAPROJECTS, SAUDI ARABIA: Business delegation to Saudi Arabia for LEAP event (postponed from April). https://onegiantleap.com/. Contact minh.lam@businesstampere.com for more information. Sep 8-10 DEFENCE, POLAND: MSPO Defence Fair, Poland. Indicate your interest via this form: Kiinnostus osallistua puolustusalan messuihin 2026-27 – Täytä lomake 17.-21.9. Game industry, Tokio Game Show, Chiba, Japan, For further information please contact: arto.kayhko@businesstampere.com Sep 29-Oct 1 VEHICLE TECH, FRANCE: Delegation visit to France for vehicle technology SMEs. https://businesstampere.com/tapahtumat/business-visits-to-france-29-9-1-10-2026/ 7.-8.10.2026 World Summit AI (WSAI), Amsterdam, Netherlands: Taets Art and Event Park, More information: minna.kinnunen@businesstampere.com 19.–23.10.2026 Physical AI, Texas: Company delegation to the Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin areas for companies in smart machines, physical AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. The program includes meetings with companies, customers, and technology partners, as well as visits to the region’s innovation and testing environments. An introductory webinar presenting the trip will be held 22.9.2026 klo 8.30-9.15 . Further information: pertti.aimonen@businesstampere.com ja teppo.rantanen@businesstampere.com Oct 20-22 VEHICLE TECH, UK: UK off-road work machine business visits, Off-road vehicle technology companies https://businesstampere.com/tapahtumat/business-visit-to-the-uk-mobile-machinery-vehicle-technology-october-2026/ Oct 26-30 INDUSTRIAL TECH, CANADA: Ontario business visits, industrial tech & automotive/vehicle tech, SMEs from Southern Finland, Explore business opportunities in Ontario, Canada – Business Tampere Oct 27-29 MEGAPROJECTS, SINGAPORE – ICC Business Delegation of SME companies to Singapore (SWITCH event) https://www.switchsg.org/. Contact minh.lam@businesstampere.com for more information 28.-30.10.2016 Game industry, India Game Developers Conference, : India GDC – 18th edition – 28th to 31st October 2026, For further information, please contact: arto.kayhko@businesstampere.com Nov 3-7 EXPORT, VIETNAM: Business Delegation to Vietnam. https://businesstampere.com/tapahtumat/leap4growth-export-mission-to-vietnam/ Nov 11-12 BATTERY TECH, SWEDEN: Battery Innovation Days, Stockholm https://stockholmsmassan.se/en/calendar/battery-innovations-days/. Contact pirkko.etelaaho@businesstampere.com for more information Nov 12-13, REBUILD UKRAINE, Poland , Warsaw, Expo XXI: exhibition and conference: ReBuild Ukraine | 12-13 November 2026, for more information contact: minna.tihinen@businesstampere.com Nov 24-25 BATTERY TECH, GERMANY: Future Battery Forum, Berlin: https://en.futurebattery.eu/. Contact pirkko.etelaaho@businesstampere.com for more information Opportunities for 2027 Jan 6-9. VEHICLE TECH, USA: Joint booth at CES 2027 in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility exhibition area. https://www.ces.tech/ Contact ari.lylynoja@businesstampere.com for more information. Jan 2027 INDUSTRIAL TECH, USA: California business delegation as a part of SMEEE project, industrial tech, SMEs from Southern Finland. For more information contact Heini.salopelto@businesstampere.com Feb 15-18 MEGAPROJECTS, PHILIPPINES: ICC Business Delegation of SME companies to the Philippines. Contact minh.lam@businesstampere.com for more information Apr 28-30 DEFENCE, JAPAN. DSEI Japan fair. Indicate your interest via this form: Kiinnostus osallistua puolustusalan messuihin 2026-27 – Täytä lomake June 9-10 Vehicle tech industry, Joint stand at iVT Expo 2027, Cologne, Germany: Joint Exhibition Stand at iVT Expo 2027 – Business Tampere The list is long and full of opportunities. Should you have questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at Business Tampere. You can find the right contacts from our personnel listing from our website: https://businesstampere.com/en/contact-us/ And remember, we are here for you. So all ideas are welcome! For more information Heini Wallander Head of Industry +358 40 7355 177 heini.wallander@businesstampere.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/heiniwallander/ +358 40 7355 177 export Internationalisation