The Team Finland network is organizing a Business Delegation visit to Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa on 31 March - 3 April, 2025. The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Mr. Ville Tavio will lead the delegation in Johannesburg.
Cape Town and Johannesburg are actively pursuing smart city initiatives to enhance urban living through technology and innovation. This focus presents several business opportunities for Finnish companies specializing in smart city solutions. Key areas include Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity, Smart Governance and Citizen Services, Sustainable Urban Mobility and Environmental Monitoring and Management.
By leveraging their expertise in smart city technologies, Finnish companies can play a significant role in the development of Cape Town and Johannesburg’s urban landscapes, contributing to sustainable and efficient city environments.
Who should attend?
This delegation visit is ideal for Finnish companies that provides solutions for:
Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity
Cape Town: The city aims to be the most connected in Africa, emphasizing the expansion of digital infrastructure and public Wi-Fi services. Finnish companies can contribute by providing advanced networking solutions and expertise in large-scale connectivity projects.
Smart Governance and Citizen Services
Johannesburg: The city’s Smart City programme focuses on utilizing IT and data to improve urban services and infrastructure. Finnish firms with experience in e-governance platforms, data analytics, and citizen engagement tools can offer valuable solutions to enhance service delivery and public participation.
Sustainable Urban Mobility
Both cities are exploring smart mobility solutions to address traffic congestion and improve public transportation. Finnish companies specializing in intelligent transport systems, electric vehicle integration, and mobility-as-a-service platforms can find opportunities to collaborate on sustainable urban mobility projects.
Environmental Monitoring and Management
With increasing environmental concerns, there is a demand for smart solutions in waste management, water conservation, and air quality monitoring. Finnish expertise in environmental technologies can support Cape Town and Johannesburg in implementing effective sustainability measures.
Participation fee
To cover the expenses of arranging the visit to South Africa (Cape Town and Johannesburg), Business Finland will charge a participation fee.
- Micro businesses and SMEs: EUR 2300 + VAT per person
- Major companies: EUR 2700 + VAT per person
Business Finland will invoice the participation fee after the visit based on the actual costs. The invoiced fee will not exceed the amounts mentioned above. Kindly note that the participation fee does not include flights or accommodation of the participant nor meals outside the business delegation program.
