PwC's Nordic Defence Conference 2025

Date

^{Thursday 12 June 2025}

Time

^{9:00 AM - 4:00 PM}

Place

^{PwC, Strandvejen 44, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark}

Welcome to PwC's Nordic Defence Conference 2025 where politicians, leaders, and experts unite to shape the future of Nordic defence.

Join us at PwC's Nordic Defence Conference 2025, the premier cross-Nordic summit where government leaders, military officials, defence industry executives, and private sector experts come together to shape the future of Nordic defence.

At a time of increasing regional uncertainty, the decisions we make today will have lasting consequences for our nations' security and future generations. This conference will focus on defence procurement, public-private risk-sharing, and investment opportunities - driving joint innovation, resilience, and cross-border collaboration to ensure a secure future for all.

What to expect

Expert insights: Gain valuable perspectives on financing innovation, public-private partnerships, and evolving defence strategies across the Nordic region.
Strategic networking: Connect with key decision-makers, policymakers, and industry leaders during dedicated networking sessions.
Country-specific takeaways: Engage in forward-looking discussions on national defence priorities and collaboration opportunities.

Be part of this pivotal event - where knowledge meets action, and together, we build a safer, stronger Nordic region.

About the Nordic Defence Conference

The Nordic Defence Conference, hosted by PwC Denmark in collaboration with our Nordic teams from Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland, brings together key stakeholders from across the defence industry. The conference serves as a platform for fostering collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and driving innovation to enhance the region’s defence capabilities.

With a focus on strategic investments, cross-border cooperation, and security resilience, this event provides a unique opportunity to engage with government leaders, military officials, defence industry executives, and private sector experts as well as universities to shape the future of Nordic defence. PwC is committed to facilitating these vital conversations and contributing as a trusted advisor in the field.

Who should attend?
This conference brings together key stakeholders from the defence sector across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. Attendees include government and military officials, defence ministers and senior officials, high-ranking military officers, industry leaders, investors focused on defence, as well as researchers and innovators from universities and think tanks. In the event of oversubscription, seats will be allocated based on the target audience.

Secure your place today and contribute to shaping the future of Nordic defence.

_{This conference is a collaboration between PwC Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.}

Closed for registration.
Please contact Paula Løve Weibel

The Nordic Defence Conference features among others:

Lars Sandahl

CEO of Danish Industry

Yulia Marushevska

Head of Reforms Support Office, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Jarmo Lindberg

Gen. (ret), Member of the Finnish Parliament

Tobias Billström

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden

Harald Aarø

Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Frede Hermansen

Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence in Norway

Kari Renko

Executive Vice President, Strategic Programs at Patria

Lone Dencker Wisborg

Founder of Wisborg Advisory and former Danish ambassador to NATO and the United States

Maria Lemberg

Supervisory Board Member, NGO Aerorozvidka, Ukraine

Agenda

	PART 1
08:30	Arrival, breakfast and networking
09:00	Welcome by Henrik Kragh Møller, Partner, PwC, and Birgitte Borup, facilitator
09:05	Industry Insight: Denmark's Role in Connecting the Nordics and Ukraine by Lars Sandahl, CEO of Danish Industry
09:30	Wartime Lessons: Ukraine’s Experience and Nordic Security by Yulia Marushevska, Head of Reforms Support Office, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
10:05	Northern Frontline: Finland’s NATO Entry and the Future of Defense Investment by Jarmo Lindberg, Gen. (ret), Member of the Finnish Parliament
10:35	Disruption in defence industry – How to adapt to a new era of warfares by Harald Aarø, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
11:05	Strategic Capital: Unlocking Private Sector Investment in Defence by Steve Kershaw, Partner, PwC's European Defence Team
11:30	Lunch and networking Enjoy refreshments and dive into a diverse array of hubs where you can network and connect this country experts and industry leaders. This is your chance to forge powerful alliances and expand your professional network.

	PART 2
12:30	Welcome back
12:30	Adapting Defense Strategies for a More Uncertain Geopolitical Future by Frede Hermansen, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence in Norway
13:00	Securing the Future: Defense Innovation and Investment in a Changing NATO Landscape by Tobias Billström, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden
13:30	Breaking new ground: Patria success cases on joint procurement driving European defence investment by Kari Renko, Executive Vice President, Strategic Programs, Patria
14:00	Break
14:20	Joint Arctic Command: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the High North by Lars B. R. Nielsen, Commodore, Joint Arctic Command
14:50	Europe’s Defense Turn: Strategic Investments, Stronger Alliances, and Industrial Mobilization by Lone Dencker Wisborg, founder of Wisborg Advisory and former Danish ambassador to NATO and the United States
15:20	Public-Civil Society Partnerships Transforming Military Capability of Ukraine by Maria Lemberg, Member of Supervisory Board of Aerorozvidka NGO, Ukraine
15:50	Closing remarks by Henrik Kragh Møller, Partner, PwC
16:00	Thank you for today - light refreshments and networking

Practical information

It is free to register for all PwC’s events, both physical events and our webinars. See the overview of PwC’s upcoming events at www.pwc.dk/arrangementer.

You are very welcome to share the link to this event with your contacts and colleagues. Registration is done via the 'Register here' link found on this webpage. Please note that you can only register one person at a time and per email.

You can always look forward to refreshments at PwC’s events. Food and drinks will vary depending on the type, duration, and size of the event.

We look forward to welcoming you at PwC in Hellerup. On this page, you will find a range of parking options near us.

The doors are open for registration and catering 30 minutes before the start.