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Helsinki Security Forum
29.9.–1.10.2023
The theme of Helsinki Security Forum 2023 is Deter, Defend and Secure – Europe in the Era of Radical Uncertainty.
Programme
FRIDAY 29.9.2023
| Time | Session | |
| 14:00-15:00
15:30-17:30 |
Pre-event: BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT HELSINKI SECURITY FORUM: THE FUTURE OF FINNISH FOREIGN POLICY – A DISCUSSION WITH PRESIDENTAL CANDIDATES Speakers: Moderators: Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Senior Fellow and Director, CNAS; and
HSF 2023 OPENING SESSION WELCOMING REMARKS Welcoming remarks: Keynote address:
SESSION I: DETER, DEFEND AND SECURE – EUROPE IN THE ERA OF RADICAL UNCERTAINTY Speakers: Moderator: Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Leading researcher, FIIA |
Live-streamed
Live-streamed |
Saturday 30.9.2023
| Time | Session | |
| 8:30-9:45
9:45-10:15
10:30-11:45
16:45-18:00
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, Senior Managing Editor, Military Times; 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: Safe and secure cities are not built inside City organisations
In the most recent HSF blog, Mayor of Helsinki Juhana Vartiainen analyses the various dimensions of security and safety in cities. Cities must steer their preparedness and take initiative in finding new solutions and practices in close cooperation with their partners.
"It is evident that safe and secure cities are not built inside City organisations – we build them together with citizens, authorities and other partners and that is why we seek to continuously develop our operations together."
Speakers 2023
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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
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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.
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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.
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No longer just a place to meet with the Russian leaders – Finland is a key Nordic partner of the Western alliance
As President Joe Biden visits Finland, a new leaf in the book of Finnish foreign and security policy is turned. President Biden is visiting Finland specifically to solidify alliance relations with the Nordics.
