The British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland was pleased to welcome members and guests to a special seminar on Finnish Defence Policy and NATO, held at Svenska Klubben in Helsinki. The event brought together a distinguished audience with a shared interest in Finland’s evolving role within the transatlantic security framework.

This timely discussion brings together professionals, policymakers, and business leaders eager to explore Finland’s evolving role within NATO. Otto Saxén, Deputy Director General of the Defence Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence, will provide insights into Finland’s strategic defence policy, the impact of NATO membership on national security, and Finland’s contributions to the alliance’s collective defence initiatives.

Event Agenda:

• ‍10:00 AM - Doors Open
  Guests are welcome to arrive and settle in for an enlightening morning.

• ‍10:00 - 10:30 AM - Guest Arrival
  A brief window for attendees to gather before the presentation begins.

• ‍10:30 - 11:30 AM - Presentation by Otto Saxén followed by Q&A
  

• ‍11:30 AM - End of the Programme
  The formal agenda concludes, allowing for a seamless transition to the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch International Satellite event for the registered participants.

Please note: a separate registration to attend the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch International Satellite event is required: https://www.b3cf.com/event/lmbcl-international-curry-lunch-helsinki-2025

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If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact us at events@b3cf.com