Society, politics & business

The Old World Order is Cancelled

The need for robust civilian infrastructure and advanced technology can serve as a starting point for long-term industrial cooperation between not only Sweden and Finland but also larger in the Nordics and Baltics. This seminar brings together leading decision-makers, experts, and industry representatives to highlight how cooperation can be transformed into concrete business opportunities in the new security landscape.

Date

20.4.2026

Time

10.00 - 14.00

Location

Online

Event type

Free of charge

Language

English

During the afternoon, we will explore how a competitive Nordic and larger Northern European ecosystem can be built, through new innovation platforms and long-term collaboration both between companies and through public-private collaboration. The goal is to lay the foundation for the next wave of growth, where security, innovation, and partnerships around the Baltic Sea become strategic advantages for businesses and societies across the region.

Programme

Time	Content
13.00	Opening and Welcome Words Gunvor Kronman, CEO, Hanaholmen Johanna Hannus, Programme Manager, Hanaholmen
13.10	Keynote by Erik Thedéen, Governor of the Riksbank Picture of the current security situation: How should companies navigate the new security and geopolitical landscape? How do we strengthen the cooperation with friends across the Baltic Sea?
13.30	Building Competitiveness through Partnerships in the New Security Landscape Can civil and military investments strengthen competitiveness and what socio-economic benefits does it lead to? What role can Nordic cooperation play in strengthening the resilience and security of our countries? The role of public private partnerships in robust infrastructure (physical and digital) investments? Speakers: Lauri Kangas, Chief Technology Officer, PIA - Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries Petri Toljamo, CEO, Bittium Fredrik Hassel, Senior Public Affairs Advisor, Saab Moderated by Antti Rauhala, Programme Manager, Economic Security Forum
14.10	Coffee and Mingle
14.50	Nordic Companies - Leaders in Technology and Digitalisation How do we ensure that Nordic companies are leaders in tech areas such as telecommunications, satellites, undersea cables, software etc.? Possibilities within startup and incumbent cooperation? Can we and should we in Europe become more independent within technology and digital services? What would it take? Speakers: Jessica Öberg, CEO, Combitech Lars Persson, Professor and Deputy Director, Research Institute of Industrial Economics IFN Mikko Karikytö, Chief Product Security Officer, Ericsson Moderated by Krista Korelin, Vice President, Nordic Head of Data, Digital Sales and Customer Engagement, Nordea
15.30	From Collaboration to Contracts – Pathways to a Competitive Northern European Ecosystem Panel discussion: Cooperation in practice: obstacles, models, success factors and the role of capital. How can Sweden and Finland and the larger Baltic Sea area build and make greater use of new economic partnerships? How can we create successful long-term industrial collaborations and supply chains? Speakers: Annika Schauman, Partner, Krogerus Sille Pettai, CEO, SmartCap Adam Kostyal, President Nasdaq Stockholm and Head of Listings Europe, Nasdaq Moderated by Torsten Fagerholm, Journalist and Columnist, Hufvudstadsbladet
16.15	Cocktail Mingle

This forum is for invited guests only. You can follow the discussion online. Please register through the link.

Do you find the programme relevant from a professional perspective? For more information about participation, please contact Programme Manager Johanna Hannus, johanna.hannus(at)hanaholmen.fi.

Contact details

Johanna Hannus

Programme Manager | Industrial Policy and Networks

johanna.hannus@hanaholmen.fi