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Sep 10 (Thu) @ 12:30 PM
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In partnership with Citi, Finnair, Helsingin Kaupunki, PwC, Sullivan & Worcester & Team Kentucky.
The FACC-NY Strategic Forum 2026 brings together leaders from business, technology, public policy, & innovation on both sides of the Atlantic.
Held at a pivotal moment for global business & geopolitics, this year's forum explores how Finnish companies are building competitive advantage to succeed in the U.S. market in an increasingly complex global environment.
We are honored to welcome keynote speaker James A. Winnefeld Jr., former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff & one of the United States' leading voices on strategy, leadership, & global security.
Confirmed speakers also include Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Ambassador of Finland to the United States at the Embassy of Finland in Washington; Miia Rantanen, Consul General of Finland in New York; Helen Mets, President & CEO of Ahlstrom; Massimo Reynaudo, President & CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation; Susan Duinhoven, former President & CEO of Sanoma & Board Member of KONE, Kemira, & Fiskars Group; Sauli Sinisalo of Bluefors; Dr. Jan Goetz, CEO & Co-Founder of IQM Quantum Computers; Jussi-Pekka Penttinen, CEO, CTO, & Co-Founder of Vexlum; Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Future of Finance at Citi; & Juhani Sirn, Region Head for Trade Promotion, North America, Consulate General of Finland in New York, alongside senior executives, founders, investors, policymakers, & industry leaders joining throughout the day.
Program Highlights
Bridging the Gap - How international CEOs translate Finnish innovation into U.S. & global market success
Leadership Under Pressure - Perspectives from sports & business on resilience, performance, & decision-making in high-pressure environments
Nordic Quantum Edge - How Nordic companies are shaping the future of quantum technology, advanced computing, & deep tech innovation
The forum offers strategic discussions, forward-looking insights, & networking opportunities with leaders shaping the future of Finnish-American business relations.
Attendance & Membership
FACC-NY members receive priority access to Strategic Forum 2026.
Ticket allocations are included in FACC-NY membership tiers as follows:
Platinum Members: 3 tickets
Gold Members: 2 tickets
Silver & Bronze Members: 1 ticket
Individual Members: 1 ticket
Companies & individuals interested in attending are encouraged to become FACC-NY members to access the event & participate in our year-round network of executive programs, industry events, & business connections.
Corporate memberships start at $1,000 & Individual memberships start at $250 (Young Professionals at $50). Read more about becoming a member & purchase your membership here: https://facc-ny.com/memberships/.
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