Strategic Forum 2025 - How Finnish Defence, Cyber & AI Innovations Strengthen U.S. – Finnish Trade & Resilience

​We warmly welcome you to join us for the FACC-NY Strategic Forum 2025. This high-level gathering will bring together leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to explore how defence, cyber, and AI innovations are reshaping our world.

​We are honored to welcome Keynote Speaker Risto Siilasmaa, Founder of F-Secure and WithSecure, former Chairman of Nokia, Tero Ojanperä, Former CTO and CSO of Nokia and co-founder of Silo.ai, Christyl Johnson Deputy Associate Administrator of the Space Technology Mission Directorate NASA, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, Consul General of Finland in New York, Ambassador Tom Shannon, Senior International Policy Advisor, Arnold&Porter, among other inspiring speakers joining us throughout the event.

​Expect a day filled with inspiring talks, thought-provoking panel discussions, and networking with business and thought leaders who are driving innovation and building the future of transatlantic cooperation. Our Panel themes will focus on these key areas: Defence sector and Dual use Technology, Cybersecurity on the Frontline, Communication on and off the Battlefield and AI and Quantum Technology.

​Our beloved Finnish Little Christmas Party is back - and you are invited!

​​After the Strategic Forum join us for a relaxed celebration and holiday cheer with drinks and light bites as we wrap up the day together.

​The event has reached full capacity. If you’re interested in becoming a member or exploring partnership opportunities, please email us.

​​For questions and membership inquiries: 

​​[email protected] or visit https://facc-ny.com

​​For conveniently located hotel and transportation recommendations: 

​​[email protected] (FACCNY member).

​Location

​250 W 55th St

​New York, NY 10019, USA