Attention to resilience and security continues to rise around the world. In early February, Finland and Japan officially agreed to deepen their cooperation in dual‑use technologies—marking a significant milestone in bilateral collaboration.
In this webinar, qualified speakers will share valuable information into the rapidly evolving defence landscape and the emerging opportunities in Japan. Our aim is to identify Oulu‑based companies interested in exploring business and collaboration possibilities within the Japanese defence industry—and to support your company’s growth in this expanding market.
We hope this session will open doors, inspire new perspectives, spark strategic thinking, and help you identify your next steps toward engaging with the Japanese defence market.
Schedule: Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 9:00-10:00 (Finnish time) ** We will let you into the webinar after 8:55.
Platform: Teams
Target audience: Tech company in Oulu region is preferable.
Registration: Please register in advance via the following link: https://www.lyyti.in/Information_Session_Webinar_Discover_Defence_Tech_Opportunities_in_Japan_4679
(Note) This webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered participants.
Preliminary agenda
(presentation titles are tentative & subject to change):
9:00 Start the webinar
9:05 Opening words & Introduction of defence tech activities in Oulu by Jussi Leponiemi, Key Account Director, ICT, BusinessOulu
9:15 Overview of defence industry situation and business opportunities in Japan by Kensuke Nakajima, Senior Advisor, Business Finland Japan
9:25 Digital Defence Ecosystem introduction, activities & plans towards Japan by Tomi Kankainen, CIO, DDE/XD Solutions
9:35 Learn from DDE member: Nokia’s strategy for defence industry in Japan by Mika Kouhia, Head of Government Relations, East Asia, Nokia Solutions and Networks Japan
9:45 Q&A
9:55 Closing
10:00 End the webinar
For inquiries, please contact: Takako UCHIDA, Senior Advisor, International Affairs (Japan), BusinessOulu (takako.uchida@businessoulu.com)