The Chamber of Commerce Finland–Switzerland is delighted to invite you to our traditional Summer Apéro in Helsinki which this year will be hosted by Anora Group plc, a leading wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic region focusing on sustainability. Join us for an inspiring evening featuring insights into Anora’s business and sustainability journey, followed by informal discussions, drinks, and a relaxed networking Apéro.

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2025
Time: 16:30-19.00
Venue: Anora Headquarters, Kaapeliaukio 1, 00180 Helsinki

             Anora Academy meeting room, 1st floor

Program

16:30    Registration

16:45    Welcome and Opening Words

              Mr. Yrjö Närhinen, President Chamber of Commerce Finland-Switzerland

16:50    Introductory Remarks                                                                                                                                                                                            

               Mr. Daniel Rüger, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland, Helsinki

16:55    Introducing Anora: The leading Nordic wine and spirits company
                Ms. Kirsi Puntila, CEO, Anora Group plc

17:10    Sustainability at Anora: Role model in its industry 
Ms. Tytti Karjalainen, Sustainability Manager, Anora Group plc

17:30    Q&A and informal discussion
17:40    Chamber´s recent developments & outlook and closing words 

                Yrjö Närhinen

18:50     Apéro & Networking

19:00     End of event

The event is in English and free of charge. For your participation, please, kindly register by June 12^th 2025 using this LINK.

Kindly note that places are limited and photos might be taken.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Arriving by Public Transportation: The metro brings you to Ruoholahti from both the east and the west (Espoo). From Ruoholahti Metro Station, it’s about a 6-minute walk to our main entrance. There is also a taxi stand at the metro station, though most people now use an app to order a car.

Tram line number 8 stops at the end of our building on Länsisatamankatu. This line runs from Arabia – Sörnäinen – Töölö – Ruoholahti, ending in Jätkäsaari.

HSL bus lines 22 (Punavuori – Lauttasaari) and 21 (Kamppi – Lauttasaari) also stop nearby and can be used to reach us.