TEAM FINLAND VISIT TO AUSTRALIA: LAND FORCES 2026
LED BY AMBASSADOR ARTO HAAPEA
OCTOBER, 2026
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Please note that this program is a preliminary version and is subject to change.
Arrival in Perth: by Sunday 4 October 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
• Internal delegation briefing
• Western Australia defence and industry ecosystem briefing
• Networking / ecosystem visits as available
• Internal delegation briefing
• Western Australia defence and industry ecosystem briefing
• Networking / ecosystem visits as available
Tuesday–Thursday 6–8 October 2026
Land Forces 2026 conference
• Participation in selected conference and side events
• Pre-set meetings with defence and industry stakeholders
• Delegation networking and tailored business programme
The Finland Capability Showcase
• an invitation-only speed-dating session that allows delegates to confidentially present their capabilities in one-to-one meetings with senior Australian and New Zealand defence decision-makers.
• Participation in selected conference and side events
• Pre-set meetings with defence and industry stakeholders
• Delegation networking and tailored business programme
The Finland Capability Showcase
• an invitation-only speed-dating session that allows delegates to confidentially present their capabilities in one-to-one meetings with senior Australian and New Zealand defence decision-makers.
Departure
Departure from Perth either on Thursday 8 October (late evening) or Friday 9 October 2026.
Departure from Perth either on Thursday 8 October (late evening) or Friday 9 October 2026.
