Final conference

Enhancing small state preparedness: Risks of foreign ownership, supply disruptions and technological dependencies

See the recording of the event organised on the 14 September 2023 below.

If you cannot see the videos please find the link to them here:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3HbFf1HnqQ&list=PLkBf6yBJNlVNjWjECn-6NohQHvYwlto6m
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL-4J_9TYHM&list=PLkBf6yBJNlVNjWjECn-6NohQHvYwlto6m&index=2 

PROGRAMME:

Introduction of the ForAc project:
Mikael Mattlin, Research Professor, FIIA

Perceptions of risks: Shifting European views of China:
Shaun Breslin, Professor, Warwick University

Research findings from Delphi backcasting exercise:
Elina Sinkkonen, Senior Research Fellow, FIIA
Liisa Kauppila, Senior Researcher, University of Turku

Comments:
Sirkka Heinonen, Professor Emerita of Futures Studies, University of Turku         

Finland’s and Sweden’s different approaches to investment screening:
Oscar Almén, Senior Researcher, Head of the Asia Program, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Liisa Kauppila, Senior Researcher, University of Turku

Comments:
Lasse Puroma, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Challenges in China’s domestic innovation ecosystem:
Outi Luova, Director, Asianet, University of Turku

Panel discussion and Q&A:
How can small states enhance their preparedness for uncertain futures?

Chair:
Shaun Breslin, Professor, Warwick University

Panel discussion:
Sirkka Heinonen, Professor Emerita of Futures Studies, University of Turku
Sinikukka Saari, Research Director, FIIA
Christian Fjäder, Managing Director, Geostrategic Intelligence Group
Elina Sinkkonen, Senior Research Fellow, FIIA