Preliminary program

TEAM FINLAND VISIT TO CALIFORNIA,  NOVEMBER 9-12,2026

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Please note that this program is a preliminary version and is subject to change. The final program will be tailored based on the profiles, sector focus, and engagement level of participating organizations. 

Sunday 

November 8 

Monday 

November 9 

Tuesday 

November 10 

Wednesday 

November 11 

Thursday 

November 12 

Arrival in Los Angeles (according to own travel schedule) 

Program in Los Angeles

Internal breakfast briefing for the delegation & local ecosystem overview.

Meeting with selected industry players.

Meet & connect showcase session, residence of the Consul General of Finland in Los Angeles.  

  • A curated group of local prime contractors, government and military representatives, aerospace companies, venture capitalists, and other key industry players will be invited to the event.  

  • Participating companies and organizations will have the opportunity to present their offering and connect with local stakeholders.  

Program in Los Angeles

Visit to 1-2 key industry players in El Segundo, major epicenter for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry.

Site visit: aerospace/defense prime near Los Angeles.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veterans Day (federal holiday). No official program / time for own program.  

Travel to San Francisco (according to your own schedule).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program in San Francisco Bay Area

Visit to a key government innovation entity in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Company visit(s) in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Meeting with key San Francisco Bay Area stakeholders. 

Official program ends.