Fully booked now

Dear Members, partners and friends,

This new committee brings together key actors from the French-Finnish ecosystem to exchange insights on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies shaping the future of businesses.
 

Our first session on April 21, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Embassy of France in Finland (Itäinen Puistotie 13, 00140 Helsinki) is now fully booked. Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm.

Theme of the session:

AI, Quantum Technologies & Cybersecurity: Drivers for Business Transformation 
 

 Agenda (Key Topics)

• 09:30 - 09:45 Welcoming coffee and breakfast Coffee and croissants served
• 09:45 - 09:50 CCFF Opening by Laurent Notin, President of the CCFF
• 09:50 - 09:55 Launch Opening by Mikko Koljonen, Board Member of the CCFF
• 09:55 - 10:20 Finland & France: Joining Forces to Build Europe’s AI Leadership by Karoliina Partanen, Director at AI Finland
• 10:20 - 10:45 Where European Quantum Industry stands in 2026 by Milja Kalliosaari, Government Relations Manager at IQM Quantum Computers
• 10:45 - 10:50 Coffee break
• 10:50 - 11:15 Cybersecurity 2026: Key Risks & Strategic Responses by Mathieu Nicodeme, Partner Account Manager at WithSecure

The CCFF Team - Helsinki

Speaker(s)

Karoliina PartanenDirector, AI Finland

Mathieu NicodèmeInternational Sales Executive, WithSecure

Milja KalliosaariGovernment Relations Manager, IQM Quantum Computers

The Digital & AI Committee is chaired by Mikko Koljonen, an experienced international business leader specializing in digitalization, business transformation, and data-driven development. With a strong background in B2B environments and cross-functional leadership between business and IT, he actively supports growth companies in leveraging technology and AI. Mikko also serves as a board member of the CCFF, where he contributes to technology and digital initiatives.

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