Karigasniemi, Finland

14-15.5.2025

Connecting across borders – A networking event for Finnish and Norwegian businesses


Join us for an event that brings together local businesses from Finland and Norway to network, collaborate, and build partnerships across borders!


Crossborder Business LAB focuses on companies in the tourism industry and related sectors. Our goal is to support cross-border collaboration, foster new connections, and open opportunities for long-term partnerships.

Now being held for the third time, this event has been highly appreciated in previous years.


What to expect?

  • Opportunities to network and discover new partners
  • Fresh ideas and perspectives to develop your business
  • Practical tools and strategies to grow your business in the border region


Who is this for?
The main target group is tourism companies and businesses working at the tourism interface.

Focus areas include:

  • In Finland: Utsjoki and Inari-Saariselkä
  • In Norway: East Finnmark, Karasjok, and Porsanger


Event language
The event will be conducted in English to facilitate communication across borders.


Costs and practical details

  • The event is free of charge and includes lunches on both days and dinner (excluding drinks)
  • Accommodation is at your own expense – we recommend booking your stay well in advance


Registration for the 2025 event is open!
Fill in the registration form and secure your place as soon as possible. Spots are limited!

You are warmly welcome to join us in building meaningful crossborder collaboration!



Program for 2025

Changes possible. Program is still being supplemented.

All times in Finnish time (EET)

Wednesday 14.5. 

11:30 Lunch and company visit at Giellajohka in Kaamanen

Independent transfer to Hotel Guossi, Karigasniemi (approx. 30 min)

13:45 Welcome to Crossborder Business LAB 2025 at Hotel Guossi in Karigasniemi

Introduction: Hotel Guossi

Keynote: Value driven development (or similar, topic and speaker to be confirmed)

B2B speed dating: quick meetings to pitch your company and to get to know the others'

Workshop: Common values in tourism development, mapping the local services (topics to be confirmed)

19:00 Dinner at Hotel Guossi

Pub open, time to relax and network

 

Thursday 15.5. 

9:00 Workshop results and next steps

Independent transfer to Karasjok (approx. 15 min)

10:30 – 16:00 Excursion tour to Karasjok companies with lunch (detailed program to follow)

16:00 Event ends. Have a safe journey home!

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There is a limited number of places for the event 2025

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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