Helsinki Geoeconomics Society
Helsinki Geoeconomics Society is a vibrant, global network of professionals, academics, and thought leaders committed to fostering geoeconomic excellence. Serving as the heart of the Helsinki Geoeconomics consortium, the Society is a platform for advancing geoeconomic understanding, knowledge-sharing, and impactful collaboration. The Society remains dedicated to neutrality and independence, empowering its members to navigate today’s complex global challenges with confidence and innovation.
Benefits of Membership
As a member of the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society, you gain access to a range of exclusive benefits designed to enhance your professional development and engagement in the field of geoeconomics:
Exclusive Content
Receive access to premium publications, including The Geoeconomist magazine, the peer-reviewed journal Law & Geoeconomics, and the Springer Studies in Law & Geoeconomics book series.
Event Access
Enjoy priority registration and discounts for Society events, such as conferences, seminars, and symposia, providing opportunities to learn from and network with experts in the field.
Professional Development
Participate in specialized training, workshops, and certificate programs aimed at enhancing your skills and knowledge in geoeconomics.
Networking
Connect with a global network of professionals, policymakers, and academics in geoeconomics, fostering opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.
Influence and Recognition
Be eligible for Society awards, including the David A. Baldwin Prize, which recognizes significant contributions to geoeconomics research.
These benefits are designed to support your growth and influence in the dynamic field of geoeconomics.
Program Highlights
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week 2025
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week 2025 (HGW25), August 11th to 15th, is a premier gathering of global policymakers, strategists, and academics to address geoeconomic challenges under the Chatham House Rule.
This year's event, themed “Trump Six Months On: Geoeconomics in a Fractured Global Order,” examines how shifting geopolitics and corporate strategies interact in today’s complex landscape.
January 28, 2025
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.
February 28, 2025
Helsinki Symposium: The Intellectual Origins of Geoeconomics
The Helsinki Symposium on "The Intellectual Origins of Geoeconomics" will provide a unique platform for scholars, policymakers, and professionals to explore the historical and conceptual roots of geoeconomic strategy. The symposium will critically analyze the evolution of geoeconomic ideas, their application in statecraft, and their implications for contemporary global challenges. Designed as a hybrid event, it will foster collaboration and dialogue among in-person and virtual participants from around the world.
March 31, 2025
Singapore Geoeconomics Forum 2025
The Singapore Geoeconomics Forum 2025 will address the pressing challenges and opportunities arising from the strategic use of legal frameworks in a multipolar world. Bringing together global experts, policymakers, and academics, the Forum will provide a platform to examine the dynamics of economic lawfare, Southeast Asia's strategic role, and the launch of the Collaborative Master Project on Economic Lawfare (COMPEL). This event promises to deliver cutting-edge insights and foster meaningful collaboration in geoeconomic strategy.
Helsinki Winter Academy: February 2–6, 2026
February 2, 2026
Helsinki
Lectures, workshops, and simulation exercises over five days, culminating in a certificate presentation
Focus: Intensive training program on geoeconomic tools and strategies for professionals.
Helsinki Conference on Economic Warfare
December 4, 2025
Helsinki / Online
Keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions
Focus: Examining the use of economic tools such as sanctions and trade controls as instruments of statecraft and their implications for global trade and security.
Helsinki Symposium: Geoeconomic Schools of Thought
November 18, 2025
Helsinki / Online
Academic debates and conceptual explorations
Focus: Liberal, realist, critical, and emerging perspectives in geoeconomics.
Helsinki Seminar: Defence Geoeconomics
November 6, 2025
Brussels
Policy-oriented case studies and strategic frameworks
Focus: Geoeconomic strategies in the context of national security.
Helsinki Symposium: Actors and Strategic Goals in Geoeconomic Competition
October 14, 2025
Helsinki / Online
Thematic discussions and expert panels
Focus: Examining the roles of key geoeconomic players and their objectives.
Helsinki Seminar: Corporate Geoeconomics 101
September 25, 2025
Helsinki
Interactive sessions tailored for mid-career professionals
Focus: Practical tools for geoeconomic resilience.
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week 2025
August 11, 2025
Helsinki / Online
A week-long event featuring foundational lectures, policy discussions, and workshops
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Theme: Trump Six Months On: Geoeconomics in a Fractured Global Order
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Focus: Comprehensive exploration of geoeconomic strategies post-Trump administration.
Legal Weaponization and Geoeconomic Strategy
June 12, 2025
Helsinki / Online
Academic presentations and policy debates.
Focus: Weaponization of legal frameworks in geoeconomics.
Helsinki Symposium: Corporate Geoeconomic Agency
May 20, 2025
Helsinki / Online
Case studies and corporate insights
Focus: Exploring corporate strategies to navigate geoeconomic risks.
Pre-HGW25 Symposium
April 29, 2025
Helsinki / Online
Policy-oriented roundtables
Focus: Strategic discussions to set the stage for Helsinki Geoeconomics Week.
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week
The 2024 edition
The event, themed “Geoeconomists at the Gates: The Emergence of a New Profession,” took place in Helsinki between August 12th and 16th, 2024, focusing on integrating economic statecraft into business and government strategies.
Keynote speakers included Denis Redonnet (European Commission), Risto Siilasmaa (WithSecure, F-Secure, First Fellow), Ted Bunzel (Lazard), Elisabeth Braw (Atlantic Council), Anthony B. Kim (The Heritage Foundation), and Dale Copeland (University of Virginia).