The defense industry is experiencing strong growth, but how can you get involved in the sector? An event organized jointly by the City of Loimaa, the Loimaa Branch of the Turku Chamber of Commerce, and the Technology Cluster offers companies concrete information and practical examples on how to participate in defense and security sector procurements and projects.
THE EVENT OFFERS:
– Insights into growing business opportunities in the
defense industry – Practical examples
and information on procurement in the sector – The opportunity to network directly with industry
experts – Equipment demonstrations by participating companies
SPEAKERS:
Pekka Elo, CEO, Wille Machines Oy
Jaakko Heikonen, Vice Chairman of the Board, Director of International Sales & Marketing, Pemamek Oy
Jarmo Mäkelä, Area Sales Manager, Finland / Global Defense Customers, Nordic Traction Group
Jarmo Puputti, Executive Partner, Ecosystem Lead, Digital Defence Ecosystem
Panu Routila, Chairman of the Board, Patria Oyj, and Chairman, Turku Chamber of Commerce
Terhi Suominen, Secretary General, Finnish Atlantic Association
Juha Vauhkonen, Director of Defense and Security Affairs, Summa Defence Oyj
Juha-Matti Ylitalo, Brigadier General (Engineer), Deputy Director of the Logistics Command, Finnish Defence Forces
LOCATION: Sarka
, the Finnish Agricultural Museum, Vanhankirkontie 383, Loimaa
DATE AND TIME: August
22, 2025, 12:30 PM–5:00 PM
ORGANIZER: City
of Loimaa, Loimaa Branch of the Turku Chamber of Commerce, and the Technology Cluster
