Nordic Innovation Forum 2026

Emerging Technologies for Defence: Strengthening Nordic-U.S. Strategic Cooperation

Event Overview

• Date: 21 April 2026
• Location: Embassy of Finland
• Organizers:  The Embassy of Finland, Sweden and Norway as well as, NorCham and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce,  Washington DC. 

Key Topics

• Emerging defence technologies focused on; counter-drone systems and autonomous vehicle defence.
  
• Technoogy Domains
  
• Operational Factors
  
• Nordic-U.S. defence and commercial cooperation

Symposium Highlights

• Keynote speech
• Two panels: emerging technologies for deep-sea shipping and the high North
• Attendees from business; U.S. government; embassies; non-profits; academia; and, the media
• Registration opens at 2:45 PM with opening remarks, keynote and panels from 3-5 PM and reception until 6:30 PM
• Admittance by invitation only and free

Goals

• Promote global maritime sustainable solutions
• Build trans-Atlantic partnerships through trade and commerce

Expected Outcomes

• Exchange of ideas and strategies to advance sustainable maritime practices
• Strengthened trans-Atlantic collaborations in maritime industries
• Increased focus on innovative technologies and environmental sustainability in the maritime sector