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Seminar: Outlook on Russia: Business, economy and society

Aika
Paikka
Helsinki

What kind of prospects does Russia provide for foreign firms? Is the Russian economy recovering? What can we expect from the Russian politics? What is the role of the civil society in Russia’s future development?

These and other questions related to future developments in Russia will be discussed by invited keynote speakers and experienced discussants at the “Outlook on Russia: Business, economy and society” seminar held at Aalto University School of Business on 3.5.2017 at 14.00-16.30. A floor will be given also to future generation Russia experts on their views of building a career in and with Russia.

The seminar is free of charge and open to everyone interested in the topic. However, prior registration is required. Participants are invited to register by 25 April using this link: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/Outlook_on_Russia_Business_economy_and_society_8814

Tapahtuman kotisivut

 

After the seminar, you have a chance to network with the experienced and future Russia professionals while enjoying some food and wine.

The event is organized by the Finnish-Russian Commission for Scientific and Technological Cooperation/Working Group for Social Sciences, Aalto University School of Business/CEMAT, Aleksanteri Institute, Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), Finnish-Russian Chamber of Commerce, and Finland’s Russia Club.

If you have any questions please send them to [email protected]

Welcome to the seminar!

 

Ohjelma

13:30 Registration and coffee
14:00 Opening of the event

Riitta Kosonen, Professor, Aalto University School of Business

14.10 Keynote

Ilkka Salonen, Acting CEO, East Office of Finnish industries

14:30 Panel discussion among invited discussants on future prospects in Russian economy, business and society
  • Marja Koskela, Diplomatic Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland
  • Laura Solanko, Senior Advisor, Bank of Finland, Institute for Economies in Transition BOFIT
  • Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen, Professor, University of Helsinki
  • Juuso Hietanen, BU President, Finland, Bonava Finland Oy
  • Lauri Veijalainen, CEO, Stockmann Group

Discussion moderated by Marjo Näkki, journalist at YLE.

15:30 Panel discussion among young Russia experts on the career prospects Russia provides for Finnish university graduates
  • Miika Haapala, Account Manager, Jokerit
  • Veera Laine, Research Fellow, the Finnish Institute of International Affairs
  • Nina Niskanen, Development Project Manager, Prisma LLC
  • Mikko Hietikko, Analyst, East Office of Finnish Industries
  • Ville Anttila, Project Coordinator, Akkuna Network, Keuda Group Vocational Education and Training

Discussion moderated by Taneli Dobrowolski, journalist at Finnish-Russian Chamber of Commerce.

Paikka

Aalto-yliopiston Töölön kampuksen päärakennus, C-350, Runeberginkatu 14-16.
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