The theme of Helsinki Security Forum 2023 is Deter, Defend and Secure – Europe in the Era of Radical Uncertainty.
Programme
FRIDAY 29.9.2023
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| 13:30-14:30
15:30-16:30
16:30-17:30 |
Pre-event: BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT HELSINKI SECURITY FORUM: THE FUTURE OF FINNISH FOREIGN POLICY – A DISCUSSION WITH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES Speakers: Mika Aaltola Pekka Haavisto Alexander Stubb Moderators:
HSF 2023 OPENING SESSION Welcoming remarks: Keynote address: Interview on stage: Moderator: Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Leading researcher, FIIA
SESSION I: DETER, DEFEND AND SECURE – EUROPE IN THE ERA OF RADICAL UNCERTAINTY Keynote address: Speakers: Moderator: Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Leading researcher, FIIA
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Live-streamed
Live-streamed
Live-streamed |
Saturday 30.9.2023
| Time | Session | |
| 8:30-9:45
9:45-10:15
10:30-11:45
16:50-18:00
21:45-23:00 |
SESSION II: RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETAL SECURITY – OPPORTUNITIES AND DANGERS?
Speakers: Moderator: Greg Miller, Investigative Foreign Correspondent, Washington Post
INTERVIEW ON STAGE H. R. McMaster, Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University Moderator: Kim Dozier, CNN Global Affairs Analyst
SESSION III: REVERBERATIONS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE Speakers: Moderator: Mikael Mattlin, Research Professor, FIIA
SESSION IV: ENHANCING EUROPE’S DEFENCE CAPABILITIES Speakers: Moderator: Teri Schultz, Freelance Journalist for NPR & Deutsche Welle
NIGHT OWL SESSION: FOR A RAINY DAY: LEARNING ABOUT THE NUCLEAR UMBRELLA Speakers: Moderator: Tiina Raijas, Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Defence of Finland |
Live-streamed
Live-streamed
Live-streamed
Closed session
Closed session |
Sunday 1.10.2023
| Time | Session | |
| 9:00-10:15
10:30-11:45
11:45-12:15 |
SESSION V: REJECTING RUSSIAN SPHERES OF INFLUENCE
Speakers: Moderator: Henry Foy, Brussels Bureau Chief, Financial Times
SESSION VI: ECONOMIC SECURITY AS NATIONAL SECURITY Speakers: Moderator: Alexandra Pasternak-Jackson, CEO, AmCham Finland
CLOSING REMARKS |
Live-streamed
Live-streamed
Live-streamed |
BLOG: ENHANCING EUROPE’S DEFENCE CAPABILITIES REQUIRES PERSISTENCE
In the most recent HSF blog, CEO of Patria Esa Rautalinko analyses what is needed to enhance Europe’s defence capabilities. The war prompted European decision-makers to see the security situation and defence equipment procurements from a new point of view.
"The war has shown the need for interchangeable equipment and performance so that logistical support and maintenance can be provided more efficiently and reliably, which is particularly difficult to ensure in the midst of a war."
Speakers 2023
Take a look at our line-up of speakers for HSF 2023:
H.R. McMaster
H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also…
Christopher Cavoli
General Christopher G. Cavoli assumed duties as Commander, U.S. European Command, July 1, 2022 and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR),…
Kaja Kallas
Kaja Kallas, member of the Estonian Reform Party, has been the head of the 53rd Government of the Republic of…
News
for HSF Blog
Enhancing Europe’s defence capabilities requires persistence
Countries have traditionally been protectionist in their defence equipment procurements. The war has shown the need for interchangeable equipment and performance so that logistical support and maintenance can be provided more efficiently and reliably.
for HSF Blog
Safe and secure cities are not built inside City organisations – They are built together with citizens, authorities and partners
It is evident that safe and secure cities are not built inside City organisations – we build them together with citizens, authorities and partners
for HSF Blog
Adapting Finnish defence to NATO membership and the changed security situation
To meet the demands of the changed security environment, Finland’s defence is now being enhanced with an accelerated schedule and additional resources.
for HSF Blog
6 ways in which Finland is adding to NATO’s value
This year, HSF takes place on NATO territory. Here are some selected examples of how Finland is adding to NATO’s value.
