French Finnish entrepreneur event

This networking event will be held on September 29th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fortum headquartes, Espoo and is organised in collaboration with Espoon Yrittäjät and French-Finnish Chamber of Commerce. REGISTER HERE

PROGRAM

17:00–17:30 – Arrival, registration & networking – light snacks will also be served
17:30–17:35 – Welcome remarks & introduction from Espoon Yrittäjät by CEO Esa Kinnunen
17:35–17:50 – Business France keynote: France–Finland trade & business relations, by Vincent Joly
17:50–18:30 – Entrepreneur experiences: France → Finland / Finland → France (4 × 10 min)
18:30–18:45 – Q&A / discussion
18:45–19:00 – Closing remarks & networking

SPEAKERS

✨ Olivier Béaslas, GoodPrints

Olivier Béaslas is a French entrepreneur living and doing business in Finland. He is the founder of GoodPrints, a Helsinki-based company providing custom-printed macarons for businesses and events. Having built businesses in Finland over the years, Olivier has hands-on experience of navigating the Finnish business culture, building networks and finding his place as a foreign entrepreneur.

✨ François Roux, Taxxa AI

François Roux is a French entrepreneur based in Finland and the Co-founder & CEO of Taxxa AI, a Helsinki-based company developing AI solutions for accounting and finance professionals. With a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation, François has first-hand experience of building and scaling a technology business in the Finnish market.

✨ Vincent Joly, Business France

Vincent Joly is the Nordic Director of Business France, supporting French companies in their development across the Nordic markets and promoting business opportunities between France and the region. With strong experience in international business and market development, he works closely with companies, institutions and local ecosystems to strengthen French-Nordic economic cooperation.

✨ Marie-Elodie Bourot, Lempimarket Oy

Marie-Elodie Bourot is a purpose-driven entrepreneur passionate about sustainability and good food! She founded Lempimarket after having experienced how difficult it is for consumers in Finland to make truly sustainable and safe food choices. Prior to this, she spent ten years in the French food retail sector, holding various roles in finance and strategy. She has contributed to food sustainability programs and cooperated with innovative sustainable food stores concepts, which largely inspired Lempimarket!

✨ Heidi Walkamo, Pamplemousse Oy

Heidi Walkamo holds a Master’s degree in French and a Master’s degree in Service Business. She is the owner and Managing Director of travel agency Pamplemousse Oy, which specialises in tailor-made trips to France. Pamplemousse serves both individual travellers and leisure and business groups, offering expert travel services and local knowledge of France.

Heidi’s journey at Pamplemousse began as a trainee in 2006, and she became the owner of the company in 2021. Today, Pamplemousse has a team of five employees.

Heidi is always curious about new adventures. Paper maps are a must for her and remain an important part of both planning and enjoying her travels. Her ideal trips include good food and wine, as well as great company. Her favourite city in France is Angers in the Loire Valley, while elsewhere in Europe she particularly enjoys the Italian lakes. She firmly believes that travelling broadens the mind!

Outside work, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family and staying active – with the goal of keeping fit for a future half marathon.

Contact: heidi.walkamo@pamplemousse.fi

Networking, good company and delicious food

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and be inspired — register now and join the conversation!

👉REGISTER HERE

Registration closes on 21 September. This event is free of charge.

For more information and enquiries: Espoon Yrittäjät, toimisto.espoo@yrittajat.fi