Nov 14

Partner Event – Finnish American Chamber of Commerce in New York – Strategic Forum on Defence, Cyber and AI innovations

250 W 55th St New York, New York Nov 14, 2025 12:00


LACC Members get a 50% discount! Use the code LatvianChamber 50% when registering. 

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.aiChristyl 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.

​This event is nearly at capacity. With 90% of spots already reserved, we encourage you to RSVP now to secure your place.

​​For questions and membership inquiries: 

​​events@facc-ny.com or visit https://facc-ny.com

​​For conveniently located hotel and transportation recommendations

​​info@acxaccess.com (FACCNY member).

To register: https://luma.com/3ke7krc6?mc_cid=d2fbb08855&mc_eid=78247de755 


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