Patria supports Helsinki Security Forum 2024 – join the live stream
Patria is a proud supporter of Helsinki Security Forum 2024 - themed Towards a total defence of Europe - from apathy to action? - that will convene in Helsinki, Finland on 27–29 September, 2024.
The third annual Helsinki Security Forum (HSF) discusses how comprehensive national security strategies and preparedness could be useful on a European level and could the Finnish model of total defence serve as a blueprint for a broader European security architecture.
Patria’s CEO Esa Rautalinko will participate the panel discussion IV on Saturday 28 September at 11:00-11:45: The role of defence industry in securing Europe. The other participants include Michael Williamson, President of Lockheed Martin International and Senior Vice President for Global Business Development & Strategy of Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Tytti Tuppurainen, Member of Parliament, Social Democratic Parliamentary Group. The moderator of the session is Ben Hodges, was Commanding General of U.S Army in Europe (Lieutenant General) before retiring.
Helsinki Security Forum is organised by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA). Updates to the programme of this year’s event will be published on HSF 2024 website as well as HSF’s and FIIA’s social media channels. Most of the discussions will be livestreamed. Stay tuned for updates also on Patria’s website and social media channels.
Media enquiries and further information:
Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen, Vice President, Group Communications, Patria, tel. +358 50 557 3822, [email protected]
Kukka-Maria Kovsky, Conference Director, Helsinki Security Forum; Head of Strategic Partnerships, FIIA, tel. +358 9 432 7718, [email protected]
Patria is an international provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services, technology solutions and pilot training. Patria provides its aerospace and military customers with equipment availability, continuous performance development as well as selected intelligence, surveillance and management system products and services. Patria’s mission is to give its customers confidence in all conditions, and the vision is to be the #1 partner for critical operations on land, sea and air. Patria has several locations including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Spain. Patria employs over 3,000 professionals. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership. www.patriagroup.com
