Activity

We are a passionately managed expert organisation with a membership of 110 transport operators in Finland.

Lobbying, networking, communication and export promotion form the backbone of our activities.

We are a network for smart and sustainable transport

Globally, the transport sector is at an exciting stage of development, as both people and vehicles are connected to information and energy networks and become one of the most dynamic business sectors in the world.

The signs of change are visible in the Smart City plans of cities, in the strategies of car manufacturers and in investment news around the world.

We want to be part of this transformation.

In 2024, our activities will focus on working towards the creation of digitally-enabled transport ecosystems and promoting Finnish smart and sustainable transport know-how in both national and international markets.

Activities that benefit the whole industry

We communicate on behalf of and to the industry as a whole, raising awareness of the opportunities for sustainable and digital transport.

We promote the growth of the transport sector by networking transport operators in Finland and internationally.

We influence legislation, projects and funding instruments in the field: our interest is to increase the share of sustainable and digital mobility solutions in national and international projects, programmes and support funding.

We promote the brand of Finnish transport expertise by highlighting Finnish innovations, solutions and services as part of international advocacy, communication and networking. As a member, you ensure visibility as part of the Finnish brand for sustainable and smart transport.

Influence: a functioning transport market

We will build an environment and a functioning market that promotes the digitalisation of transport, taking into account the objectives of our network members. We will influence the industry’s funding for research, development and innovation in smart and sustainable transport, as well as for development investments.

Make your voice heard in industry discussions as part of the network:

We participate and influence the progress of transport digitalisation in key industry project and steering groups and influencer meetings. We provide input to a wide range of transport projects and are present as an expert in industry news publications and events.

Our Government Programme 2023 sets out four key objectives for a sustainable transport system.

Networking: meet partners and customers

We network public, private and academic actors in the field with the aim of actively creating links between them.

Events and industry events are a key part of our activities:

  • We maintain an active dialogue with other organisations that have an impact on the sector.
  • We maintain close relations with the authorities and cities in the sector.
  • We activate the participation of our members in events that are relevant to promote cross-sectoral solutions.
  • We organise 5-10 annual events and workshops for our membership on the most topical issues in the sector in Finland and internationally.
  • Our active programming promotes the creation of national ecosystems to bring impact and exports.

Communication: up-to-date information on the most important topics in the sector

We will highlight concrete actions to accelerate the transformation of the transport system and communicate the solutions of companies and cities to a wide audience.

ITS Finland’s channels reach thousands of industry players in Finland and internationally:

  • The ITS Finland website and events calendar provide information on current topics in the field in Finland.
  • The Future Mobility Finland and Nordic+ websites communicate Finnish expertise to an international audience.
  • ITS Finland’s newsletter brings together industry news for your reading every three weeks.
  • ITS Finland’s social media channels are LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

Export promotion: supporting the international growth of our members

Our international network covers ITS operators in Europe, Asia and North America, and we use our network to connect our members to their target markets.

We publish information on Finnish transport expertise on the Future Mobility Finland website, highlighting the successes of our network to an international audience.

Nordic-Baltic cooperation is our route to the world market:

  • Nordic+ is a network covering the Nordic and Baltic countries, led by ITS Finland together with ITS Norway.
  • Nordic+ joint chapters bring our network together at major international events in the industry.
  • We identify and raise awareness of international projects in the transport sector where Nordic participation increases our chances of success.

ISMEF: export refunds outside the EU

The three-year ISMEF project supports the export of Finnish and Estonian transport SMEs to the UK, USA, Canada and the Gulf Arab States.

Ceramic market information

Events, delegations and training

Targeted consultancy services

Joint offers between Finnish and Estonian companies