Helsinki Symposium: The Year Ahead – Setting the Agenda

The Helsinki Symposium on “The Year Ahead – Setting the Agenda” will convene experts, policymakers, and professionals to chart the key geoeconomic challenges and opportunities shaping 2025. This forward-looking event will examine emerging trends in geopolitics, economics, and governance, providing participants with actionable insights and a roadmap for strategic decision-making in the year ahead. Through a hybrid format, the symposium will enable meaningful collaboration between in-person and virtual attendees worldwide.

Date and Location:

January 28, 2025, 14:00-15:15 EET (12:00-13:15 GMT), Helsinki (Hybrid Format)

Theme:

Navigating Emerging Geoeconomic Trends in 2025

Featured Speakers and Moderators:

We are honored to host a distinguished lineup of speakers and moderators who bring exceptional expertise in geopolitics, economics, and governance. Their insights will provide a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping geoeconomic trends in 2025.

  • Denis Redonnet, Deputy Director-General – Chief Trade Enforcement Officer, Directorate-General TRADE, European Commission
  • Stefan Lindström, Ambassador of Technology, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
  • Adam Dixon, Adam Smith Chair in Sustainable Capitalism, Adam Smith’s Panmure House, Heriot-Watt University

Moderators:

    • Shruti Punia, Helsinki Geoeconomics School
    • Dan Hanqvist, Helsinki Geoeconomics School

Background and Rationale:

The rapidly evolving global landscape demands a proactive and informed approach to understanding and addressing geoeconomic challenges. The Helsinki Symposium offers a platform to identify critical developments, analyze their implications, and set a strategic agenda for the coming year. With contributions from leading voices in academia, policymaking, and industry, this event will provide a comprehensive outlook on the forces shaping geoeconomic dynamics in 2025.

Objectives:

  1. To identify and analyze emerging geoeconomic trends and their implications for 2025.
  2. To provide a strategic framework for navigating the challenges and opportunities in geopolitics, economics, and governance.
  3. To foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders in geoeconomics.

Key Themes:

  1. Geoeconomic Forecasting: Insights into macroeconomic trends and geopolitical shifts.
  2. Strategic Resilience: Preparing for uncertainty and volatility in global markets.
  3. Regional Perspectives: Examining the role of Europe and other key regions in shaping the global agenda.
  4. Policy and Corporate Strategies: Exploring actionable approaches for stakeholders to address emerging challenges.

Hybrid Format:

This symposium will leverage a hybrid format to ensure broad accessibility and engagement:

  • In-Person: Held at a premier venue in Helsinki, providing opportunities for face-to-face networking and discussion.
  • Online: Featuring live-streamed sessions and interactive tools for virtual participants.

Key Takeaways:

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the key geoeconomic trends expected to dominate 2025, practical strategies for resilience, and the opportunity to engage with a global community of experts and decision-makers.