Navigating Competitiveness in Geopolitical Landscape: Delivering on EU Competitiveness for Growth, Innovation and Resilience in Finland

The seminar will combine high-level keynotes and interactive panels to explore competitiveness in the EU in response to geopolitical challenges and opportunities. Discussions will focus on EU economic security, and in particular productivity, innovation, resilience and reduction of dependencies. There will be a strong emphasis on exploring Finnish and Nordic solutions, reflecting on EU policy approaches. Ylen yhteistyökumppanin tuottamaa sisältöä. 09:25 | Welcome by the European Commission Representation in Finland • Ms Elina Laurinen, Head of the Commission Representation in Finland 09:30–09:50 | Keynote: Building a Competitive and Technologically Sovereign Europe • Ms Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President, European Commission 09:50–10:25 | Session 1: Fireside Chat – Closing the Innovation Gap: Europe’s Response to Competitiveness Challenges • Mr Timo Pesonen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space, European Commission • Mr Valère Moutarlier, Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission • Mr Mikko Hautala, Chief Geopolitical and Government Relations Officer, Chairman of Nokia Defense, Country Manager of Nokia Finland • Mr Juha Vartiainen, Co-founder & Chief Global Affairs Officer of IQM 10:25–10:45 | Session 2: Sectoral Deep Dive – Digital Technology • Mr Peter Sarlin, Founder & Executive Chairman, PostScriptum, NestAI, Qutwo together with Teri Schultz 10:45–11:15 | Session 3: The View from the Top – Defence and Space Technology • Mr Pekka Laurila, Co-founder, ICEYE • Mr Tuomas Rasila, CEO and founder, Sensofusion • Mr Panu Routila, President and CEO, Patria • Mr Petri Toljamo, CEO, Bittium 11:15–11:30 Break 11:30–12:00 | Session 4: Fireside chat – EU Approach to Competitiveness and Economic Security • Mr Valère Moutarlier, Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for ...