5-8 September 2024

The visit of fellow Freemen and Liverymen from Worshipful Company of Marketors to Finland is designed to deepen the business and cultural links between the City of London and Finland. Our aim is to extend the ethos and traditions of the City of London and Livery to Finland while immersing our City counterparts in the rich tapestry of Finnish life and work culture.

Promotion of the City of London and Its Traditions
We aim to share with our Finnishfriends the significance of the Livery Companies and their enduring impact onsociety through charity work and civic duties.

Learning from the Finnish Model
Finland is renowned for its innovative work culture, emphasis on work-lifebalance, and high quality of life. Our guests from the city will have thechance to learn about Finnish business practices and sustainability initiativesand how they contribute to the country's success on a global scale.

Networking and Relationship Building
The programme will provide an exceptional opportunity for networking to forge new alliances, explore businessopportunities, and discuss potential collaborations.

Cultural Exchange and Understanding
We facilitate a meaningfulexchange of cultural and professional insights.

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Itinerary

Thursday, 5th September

• 18:00-20:00   “Welcome to Finland” reception hosted by programme directors

Friday, 6th September

• 08:00 – 09:30   Breakfast
• 11:00 – 13:00  Company visit 1
• 13:30 – 14:30   Lunch
• 15:00 – 17:00  Company visit 2
• 18:00  Dinner: 5-course surprise menu with optional wine pairing

Saturday, 7th September

• 09:00 – 10:30   Breakfast
• 12:00 – 15:00  A Sightseeing tour by boat: Helsinki Archipelago with lunch
• Free time to discover Helsinki by foot

Sunday, 8th September

• 09:00 – 10:30   Breakfast
• FreeTime
• Departure

Participation costs are £350 excluding flights, transfers, and accommodation.