Growth Companies in the Defence Sector – Strategy and Tactics
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, Eteläesplanadi 20, Helsinki.
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
- Introduction – Defence Sector Dynamics
The event will conclude with a networking session over refreshments – an opportunity to connect with peers and stakeholders shaping the future of defence innovation.
The event is exclusively for the association’s investor members who invest in defence technology and work in the defence sector. Questions and more information: info@paaomasijoittajat.fi