Growth Companies in the Defence Sector – Plan of Attack

12 Nov, 2025 at 14:45:00 - 17:00:00

Warming up for Slush week, DDE, FVCA, Hannes Snellman, Nordic West Office, and Pillsbury are pleased to invite you to an official Slush side event: Growth Companies in the Defence Sector – Strategy & Tactics, taking place on Wednesday,
12 November 2025 at the Hannes Snellman office.

This high-level gathering will bring together investors, legal and policy experts, and technology leaders to explore the strategic and regulatory dimensions of the defence and dual-use technology sectors. As global security priorities evolve, the defence tech landscape is becoming increasingly relevant for innovation-driven investment.

Agenda

14:45 Registration & coffee
15:15–17:00 Presentations
- Introduction – Defence Sector Dynamics
  Klaus Ilmonen, Partner, Hannes Snellman
- Keynote on Geopolitical Perspective
  Charly Salonius-Pasternak, CEO, Nordic West Office
- Keynote – The Investor Perspective
  Inka Mero, Founder and Managing Partner, Voima Ventures
- International Opportunities – Selling to the United States
  Nancy Fisher, Partner, and Justin Rubin, Senior Counsel, Pillsbury
- Panel Discussion & Shark Tank

The event will conclude with a networking session over refreshments – an opportunity to connect with peers and stakeholders shaping the future of defence innovation.

Questions and more information: eveliina.raatikainen@paaomasijoittajat.fi