Ready to see how innovation and leadership are transforming industries?
As part of China's 14th Five-Year Plan, the country is embracing a bold transition toward a circular economy and sustainable practices. Finland, a global leader in sustainability and circular economy, has strengthened its partnership with China in during the resent years to drive this transformation together.
At this event, five top executives from leading Finnish companies will engage in a dynamic discussion, showcasing how Finnish innovation is
reshaping industries like machinery, aggregate, mining, textiles, packaging, and paper in China's fast-evolving market.
Join us to gain exclusive insights into how these companies are navigating China's growing demand for sustainability while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future. Don't miss the chance to learn from the leaders who are paving the way for global change and inspiring the next wave of innovation!
What is i10 Innovation Festival?
i10 is a collaboration between chambers of commerce and government institutions in China representing the ten most innovative economies in the world as identified by UN's Global Innovation Index Ranking 2024 Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Finland, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.
We share a belief that the innovation mindset is positive and can connect people from different walks of life in joint, progressive efforts and help galvanize international understanding and cooperation.
·A shared focus on innovation helps our institutions and businesses to connect with likeminded, from consumers and students to lawmakers and thought leaders. The shared focus on innovation can help us connect with young talent and innovative thinkers in China to better understand their thinking and needs.
Shedding light on the innovation agenda support our businesses and help them build reputation and network and to strengthen the awareness and perception individual nation brands in China.
Moderator
Business Finland / Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai
Mika Klemettinen
Trade and Innovation Consul, Head of Innovation China
Panelists
VALMET
Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi
Vice President, R&D, Operational Development
LINDSTÖM
Dennis Chan
Managing Director
UPM
Song Haihai
General Manager
METSO
Lily Wu
Vice President of Human Resource
HUHTAMÄKI
Danny Zhu
Head of Innovation, FFS AO
Date
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time
16:00-19:00 BeijingTime
Venue
PAC Shopping Center
3F Konnect, Park Avenue, Central, 688 Changde Rd
Style
Panel Discussion
Language
English
Cancellation Policy：
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Speakers
Mika Klemettinen
Trade and Innovation Consul / Head of Innovation China at Business Finland / Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai
More Information
Mika
Klemettinen
Trade and Innovation Consul / Head of Innovation China at Business Finland / Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai
MODERATOR
Dr Mika KLEMETTINEN is Trade and Innovation Consul at the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai, and he is heading the Business Finland China innovation team as well as the Science and Technology Diplomatic Circle Shanghai with innovation related diplomats from more than 35 countries. Mika holds a PhD in AI and telecommunications, and has more than 30 years of academic and industrial experience from digitalization, digital transformation, sustainability and innovation cooperation.
Dennis Chan
Managing Director of LINDSTÖM
PANELIST
Dennis is a seasoned senior executive with more than 33 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development and general management in the Chemical, Healthcare and Service Industries. He has accumulated great experience with an excellent track record in market development, new product launches, key account management, customer service, pricing strategies and M&A all of which will support businesses in driving towards company goals.
Dennis has worked most of his career in the Healthcare Industry (MD at Steris Healthcare and GM at Synergy Health) and Chemical (BDM and GM Roles at Linde Gases and BOC Gases). His lastest position is in Lindstrom Group as Managing Director of China.
With his experience and passion to help other memebers to be successful by sharing best practices and local market insgiths from various segments, to lead others business towards profitable growth by developing strong netowkring as well as focussing on developing excellent membership experience.
Haihai Song
General Manager at UPM
PANELIST
Haihai Song is Senior Vice President, APAC Fine Papers SBU, UPM Specialty Papers. He oversees the division where offers sustainably produced office papers brands as well as a broad range of graphic papers. Prior to that, Haihai was responsible for UPM Specialty Papers Business Control for 6 years. In that role, he was in charge of the financial planning and support growth strategy development of UPM Specialty Papers.
With Haihai’s contribution, Specialty Papers has made multiple strategic investments to further increase mill capacity and enhance the leadership position in the industry globally. Additionally, Haihai actively communicates with local key stakeholders and influence the networking to better facilitate UPM’s operations in China.
Viivi
Villa-Nuottajarvi
Vice President, R&D, Operational Development at Valmet
PANELIST
Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi is an experienced research, development, and innovation leader with a demonstrated history of heading technology development in the process technology industries.
Her current position as Vice President, Research and Development, I am accountable for all R&D across Valmet, continuing to develop Valmet's R&D&I strategy and driving its execution.
Lily Wu
Vice President ofHuman Resource at Metso (Tianjin) Investment Co., Ltd
Danny Zhu
Head of Innovation, FFS AO at HUHTAMÄKI
PANELIST
Dr. Danny Zhu got PhD degree of polymer science at United States. After that, he worked in America for 3 years in oil and gas industry. And then he came back to China, worked in multiple international companies with rich innovation and R&D experience.
Most recently, he worked for SIG, a global beverage carton packaging company, leading global packaging R&D network. And now with Huhtamaki, as APAC innovation head, driving innovative and sustainable packaging solutions in APAC area.
