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FRUSH26 program

FRUSH main event on April 23, 2026 at the HAMK campus.

08.30 

Morning Coffee and Networking Event

Come and get into the mood of the day and meet other participants for morning coffee. The refreshments are self-paid.
Kahvi

09.00

Event opening —
Comprehensive security in a changing world

Timo Kivinen

Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces 2019-2024
Timo Kivinen

09.30

20 years of experience working in the defence materiel industry

Raimo Karjalainen

Member of the Board, Sako Oy
Raimo Karjalainen

10.00

StartUp Competition Final

Finalists' pitches in front of the audience and jury. Languages: Finnish and English.
StartUp logo

10.30

Circular economy in the production of dual-use products

Joni Kaski

CEO, Tambest Oy
Joni Kaski

11.00 Panel Discussion

Life cycle assessment in the defence industry

Discussants: Timo Kivinen (Kenraali evp.), Raimo Karjalainen (Sako), Pertti Immonen (National Emergency Supply Agency), Joni Kaski (Tambest Oy). Hosted by Teemu Kajava (Safetum).
Paneeli

11.30

Preparedness from the perspective of the national emergency supply organization

Pertti Immonen

Readiness Manager, MIL Pool Secretary
Pertti Immonen

12.00

Lunch

FRUSH lunch buffet is provided by Restaurant Vanha Värjäri in the Frush event space as well as at Restaurant Vanha Värjäri on the ground floor. The buffet is self-funded.
Lounas

12.45

AI as a Strategic Asset for Security of Supply, Critical Infrastructure and Sustainable Operations

Henri Kivioja

Founder / CEO, RAIN.global Oy
Henri Kivioja

13.15

Comprehensive Security as a National Resource – The Road to Sustainable Economic Growth

Atte Jääskeläinen

Chief Officer, Sitra
Atte Jääskeläinen

13.45

StartUp award ceremony

Parhaat innovaatiot palkitaan. Palkinnot sponsoroi Hämeen Kauppakamari, GreenTech4 Transformation, Commu App, Fiban ja Hämeen Hallituspartnerit.
StartUp

14.05 Panel Discussion

Total security and emergency preparedness

Discussants: Henri Kivioja (RAIN Global), Teemu Anttila (FOC), Ilkka Korkiamäki (Define), Laura Halenius (Sitra). Hosted by Teemu Kajava (Safetum).
Paneeli

14:35 - 15:00 Closing Summary

Teemu Seppälä

Director of Technology and Innovation, City of Riihimäki
Teemu Seppala

FRUSH26 pre-party

April 22, 2026, from 18:00. At Restaurant Status.

18.00 - 19.00

Buffet table open

 
Buffet

19.00

Opening speech

FYK's CEO Riikka Riihimäki
Riikka riihimäki

19.05

Start-Up competition

FRUSH26 StartUp Competition Semifinal
StartUp Semifinaali

20.00

Magician Timo Tiikkainen

Stand-up magic show and networking
Timo Tiikkanen

21.00

StartUp semifinal results

Top 3 pitches advance to the final
StartUp Semifinaali

21.30

Networking

Free socializing
Verkostoitumista

22.00

Opiskelijabileet

Illanvietto jatkuu
Verkostoitumista

Speakers and panelists

Timo Kivinen

Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces 2019-2024

The world around us is undergoing a drastic transformation. Geopolitics, wars, climate change, and rapid technological development are challenging security in many ways. We Finns have a long tradition of crisis preparedness. Our foundation is strong, but we must also evolve our own preparedness arrangements to keep up with the times—now as part of an alliance.
General (ret.) Timo Kivinen served as the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces from 2019 to 2024. He has over four decades of experience in military leadership and international cooperation. Kivinen has served in demanding domestic and international positions. His tenure as commander coincided with an exceptionally significant period: the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, and Finland's accession to NATO. He led the Defence Forces steadily through this transitional period and strengthened Finland's defense capability and international status. Kivinen is known as a clear-spoken, broadly educated, and forward-looking leader. He has a valuable perspective on the importance of security, sustainability, and resilience – themes closely related to FRUSH's goals of encouraging new solutions and sustainable growth. At FRUSH26, General Kivinen will offer his insights at the beginning of the event on how change and uncertainty can be addressed purposefully and constructively.

Timo Kivinen

Raimo Karjalainen

Member of the Board, Sako Oy

Industrial Counselor, Engineer Raimo Karjalainen served as the CEO of the Finnish arms and ammunition manufacturer Sako Oy from 2006 to 2022. Currently, Raimo Karjalainen is a member of the Board of Directors of Sako Oy. Before his career at Sako, he worked for many years, among others, at Agco Power Oy. Sako Oy is part of the Italian Beretta Group. During Raimo Karjalainen's tenure, Sako's production volumes and turnover have increased significantly. The number of Sako employees has doubled, and turnover has nearly quadrupled between 2006 and 2022. Many significant agreements have also been signed, for example, the historic framework agreement on a joint handgun family signed by the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces, which has a substantial impact on the joint defense capability and security of supply of both countries. Additionally, the project has a very large significance for future investments at Sako and for subcontractors in Finland.

Raimo Karjalainen

Joni Kaski

CEO, Tambest Oy

Joni Kaski serves as the CEO of Tambest Oy and is responsible for the company's strategic development and growth in high value-added specialty glass solutions. He has over 25 years of experience in the glass and construction industries as well as in international sales and business management. Kaski holds a degree in chemical engineering and has completed an MBA at Henley Business School.
Kaski's background in technology and production environments is also reflected in Tambest's way of operating: Tambest has been built on systematic product development and material technology expertise. The basis of its operations has been the ability to combine technical performance, safety requirements, and architectural quality into high-value glass solutions in such a way that responsibility is part of the competitive advantage.
Under Kaski's leadership, Tambest has strengthened its position in high-demand specialty glass solutions and strategically expanded its operations into the security and defense sector. The company's operating model is guided by technical depth, standards-compliant design, product scalability, and rigorous testing.

Raimo Karjalainen

Henri Kivioja

Founder / CEO, RAIN.global Oy

Henri Kivioja is a visionary entrepreneur and AI expert. He has developed AI-based solutions that enhance the operation of critical infrastructure and improve safety in dual-use applications. Kivioja is among the leading innovators in the telecom sector and drives change forward with a growing international client base.

Henri Kivioja

Atte Jääskeläinen

Chief Officer, Sitra

Atte Jääskeläinen, who began as Sitra's Chief officer in August 2023, enjoys finding solutions to challenging problems. He is particularly motivated by big challenges at work and by his inspiring colleagues at Sitra.
Jääskeläinen holds a Master of Laws degree and a Doctorate in Business Administration in Strategic Management. His over 20-year career in leading major newsrooms at newspapers, STT, and Yleisradio has provided him with a broad understanding of society.
Before joining Sitra, Jääskeläinen served as Director General at the Ministry of Education and Culture, responsible for higher education and science policy. He also has international experience from the European university world, including Oxford and the London School of Economics, as well as consulting for public broadcasters on AI and digitalization.

Atte Jääskeläinen

Pertti Immonen

Readiness Manager, MIL Pool Secretary

Readiness Manager, Colonel (Ret.) Pertti Immonen works at the Technology Industries of Finland as the secretary of the MIL pool in the supply security organization. He has seven years of experience in supply security work and over 30 years of experience in military national defense.
His duties have included leadership and teaching positions at the Department of Military Technology at the National Defence University, developing cooperation between the defense administration and industry at the Defence Command and the Ministry of Defence, and participating in crisis management operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan.
Immonen has been involved in the planning and implementation of several information society readiness exercises (TIETO exercises). He brings to the seminar a perspective on the role of companies in strengthening society's supply security and operational reliability.

Hannu Nikurautio

Teemu Anttila

Founder / CEO, Finnish Operations Center

Teemu Anttila is an experienced and versatile leader with a strong background in both defense and information technology. He holds a Master of Science in Digital Communications and Information Management and is a graduate of the Finnish National Defence University’s officer program. With the military rank of Major, Anttila has served in several leadership positions and has been awarded multiple honors, including the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland. Anttila has held numerous key roles such as CEO, CIO, and senior advisor, and his career spans both the Ministry of Defence and leadership roles in the private sector. He has been responsible for complex IT and defense projects and has led large organizations both in Finland and in international crisis management operations. He has served as CIO of the Finnish Ministry of Defence and led the defense business of a Nordic ICT group. In addition, he has operational and leadership experience within the Finnish Defence Forces and missions in East Africa. As CEO of the Finnish Operations Center, Anttila is responsible for the strategic development and management of the growth. company.

Teemu Anttila

Ilkka Korkiamäki

Lieutenant General (res.), Licentiate of Technology

Ilkka Korkiamäki has had a long career as an officer in the Defence Forces. During his career as an officer, he has mainly worked in various positions related to command systems and other technical fields at the General Staff, the Western Regional Defence Command, the Electronics Establishment, and the National Defence University. His last positions in the Defence Forces were Head of Command Systems at the General Staff, Principal of the National Defence University, and Chief of Personnel of the Finnish Defence Forces, from which position he transitioned to the reserves at the beginning of 2021. He has also gained international experience from the KFOR operation in Kosovo and studies at the Harvard Kennedy School. After his career as an officer, Korkiamäki has continued his professional life as an entrepreneur and consultant, building networks in the defence and security sector to foster new innovations and expand business activities in the field. The DEFINE innovation network being built in Riihimäki is currently his largest work project.

Ilkka Korkiamäki

Laura Halenius

Lead Expert, Sitra

Laura Halenius leads Sitra's Growth from Critical Technologies project, which aims to strengthen the ability of domestic actors to succeed in internationally significant technology sectors, such as artificial intelligence, the semiconductor industry, as well as space and quantum technologies. The project develops operational models and financing instruments that enable investments and support the scaling of technologies in both civilian and dual-use environments.
Halenius has over 20 years of experience in driving societal change and a strong background in artificial intelligence, the data economy, and digital solutions. He is excited about the opportunity to build a strategic competitive advantage and growth for Finland through technology—and to create operating models that combine innovation, expertise, and impact.

Laura Halenius

Teemu Seppälä

Director of Technology and Innovation, City of Riihimäki

Teemu Seppälä, the Director of Technology and Innovation for the City of Riihimäki, is responsible for Riihimäki's robotics and circular economy activities, smart city solutions, and the defense and security ecosystem DEFINE. Through his unit, Teemu builds regional vitality through new innovations – aiming to foster the creation of new companies, support growth, and increase employment. "There is always a way to do things better. The time is here and now – small actions lead to big outcomes." In his talks, Seppälä emphasizes the importance of education, trust, and collaboration in combating climate change and building a sustainable society.

Teemu Seppala

Teemu Kajava

CEO, Safetum

Teemu Kajava's mission is to manage the safety of our society rather than dealing with accidents. He has pursued this mission for over 20 years across Finland as an expert, CEO, and entrepreneur. For him, responsibility and safety are not just obligations but strategic choices – a company's insurance that protects today and enables tomorrow. As a panel moderator, Kajava brings vision, practical experience, and a strong understanding of how proactive safety work builds sustainable business.

Teemu Kajava

 Host

Miki Wallenius

Journalist, YLE

 

Miki Wallenius