Drones in Civil and Military Use - Business Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe 25.11.2025, Helsinki
The event showcases leading Finnish companies with cutting-edge drone technologies and highlight business opportunities.
In this event, we will showcase leading Finnish companies and their cutting-edge drone technologies and applications across both defence and civil sectors.
Participants will also hear from the Defence Innovation Network Finland, which is building an international, high-level network for the defence and security industries.
Special focus will be given to emerging business opportunities in international collaboration between Finland and Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, highlighted through presentations by the Ambassadors from the respective nations.
The event is co-organised by the Finland-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Association, Business Finland, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Europe Network.
For the background information for the participants the Finnish Drone Strategy was published in January 2025.
The event is moderated by Mr. Tuomas Asunmaa, CEO, Spondeo Consulting Sp.j.
Program
14:30 Registration and welcome coffee
15:00 Opening of the event
Ms. Päivi Pohjanheimo, Director of International Affairs & Trade, Finland Chamber of Commerce, Country Director Secretary General, ICC Finland, Ambassador
Presentation by Finnish entities
15:00 Mr. Teemu Seppälä, Technology & Innovation Director, Defence Innovation Network Finland (Define)
15:20 Mr. Mikko Hyppönen, Chief Research Officer, Sensofusion
15:35 Mr. Damon Olloman, Missions Sales Director, Iceye
15:55 Mr. Sakari Salli, Managing Director, Anarky Labs Oy
16:05 Presentations by the Ambassadors of Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine
H.E. Mr. Josip Buljević, Ambassador of Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Klára Erzsébet Breuer, Ambassador of Hungary
H.E. Mr. Tomasz Marek Chłoń, Ambassador of Poland
H.E. Mr. Aleksandar Janković, Ambassador of Serbia
H.E. Mr Dušan Krištofík, Ambassador of Slovakia
17:05 Discussion
Mr. Janne Sykkö, Vice Chair, Finland-Central and Eastern European Countries Business Association
17:30 Networking with good food and refreshments
19:00 End of the event
Please inform about your cancellation either via Lyyti or by an email.
Changes may apply.
Further details
Johanna Niemistö
09 2286 0238
een@helsinki.chamber.fi
Drones in Civil and Military Use - Business Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe 25.11.2025, Helsinki
The event showcases leading Finnish companies with cutting-edge drone technologies and highlight business opportunities.
The event is free of charge, but please register at latest on Thursday 20th of November 2025.