Programme 2024
Kouvola Security Conference
September 13th, 2024
Kouvola City Hall
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This year, the event theme will attempt to answer the question
“How can we ensure a safer future?”
The topic will be addressed through four sub-themes comprising comprehensive security, security technology and artificial intelligence, and Finland’s security of supply.
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10.00
Opening of the conference
Tommy Fränti, Journalist and host, YLE
10.05
City of Kouvola’s welcome words
Marita Toikka, Mayor, City of Kouvola
10.10
Keynote: (ENG)
Philip M. Breedlove, General, SACEUR, former Commander of NATO Forces in Europe
10.30
Keynote: (ENG)
Olga Dibrova, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Finland
10.45
Different views for the secure future
- Global – Mikko Hautala, Ambassador
- European – Heidi Hautala, Politician
- National – Mari Leppänen, the Bishop to the Archdiocese of Turku
Facilitator: Tommy Fränti, Journalist and host, YLE
11.30
THEME DISCUSSIONS PART I
Discussions of all four different themes will be organized in two lots during the conference at the same time in different locations at 11.30 o´clock and 14.00 o´clock.
I DISCUSSION: If you want peace, prepare for war – European capability in defence production (ENG)
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Introduction of the discussion:
Esa Rautalinko, CEO, Patria Group
Commentary speeches:
- Jukka Kopra, Chair of the Defence Committee, MP
- Sir Richard Shirreff, General, DSACEUR, former Deputy Commander of NATO Forces in Europe
Facilitator :
Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen,
Director of Communications, Patria Group
II DISCUSSION: The fight over peoples´minds – How to build resilience in the age of disinformation (ENG)
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Introduction of the discussion:
Minna Nenonen, Executive Director, The Finnish Reservists’ Association (FRA)
Commentary speeches:
- Jakub Kalensky, Deputy Director, The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE)
- Veera Heinonen, Director, Democracy and engagement, The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
- Jukka Niva, Head of the Yle News Lab
Facilitator: Minna Nenonen, Executive Director, The Finnish Reservists’ Association (FRA)
III DISCUSSION: Capability Development in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)
Live Demo: Common Synthetic Environment
The Common Synthetic Environment integrates multiple leading technologies in the defence and security sectors. By bringing together various technologies, it enables the training and support of multidimensional operations (MDO).
- Timo Levo, Global Defence Lead, Accenture
- Jaakko Hyvärinen, Managing Director, Accenture Innovation
- Anssi Munkki, Senior Manager, Accenture
- Lasse Tuominen, Account Executive EMEA, Varjo
IV DICSUSSION: Lessons from crises – How is a secure supply chain built in Finland?
Commentary speeches:
- Jaakko Wallenius, Chief Security Office, Vice President, Elisa
- Mikko Heiskanen, Deputy Chief of Staff, Armaments and Logistics, General Lieutenant, The Finnish Defence Forces
- Ari-Pekka Saari, Managing Director, Steveco
- Jarna Hartikainen, Head of Preparedness Planning, National Emergency Supply Agency
Facilitator: Riitta Väkeväinen, Director of Communications, National Emergency Supply Agency
12.30 – 14.00 Break
14.00
THEME DISCUSSIONS PART II
Discussions of all four different themes will be organized in two lots during the conference at the same time in different locations. Please see the themes above.
15.00 Break
15.15
Panel discussion: How do we ensure a secure future?
- Esa Rautalinko, CEO, Patria Group
- Veera Heinonen, Director, Democracy and engagement, The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
- Mikko Heiskanen, General Lieutenant, Deputy Chief of Staff, Armaments and Logistics, The Finnish Defence Forces
- Mikko Hautala, Ambassador
Facilitator: Tommy Fränti, Journalist and host, YLE
15.45
Keynote:
Paula Werning, Chairman of the Kouvola City Council
16.00
Summary and closing remarks
Tommy Fränti, Journalist and host, YLE
Updated 4.9.2024