MEet the Finnish Delegation at #QWC2025
Join leaders from Finland to make history at Quantum World Congress, September 16-18, 2025, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.
The Finnish #QWC2025 Crew
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Matt Aistrich
Senior Advisor
Business Finland -
Kimmo Alkio
Chairman of the Board
Bluefors -
John Bernart
US Director Business Development
IQM Quantum Computers -
Alex Biggers
Senior Advisor, Invest in Finland
Business Finland -
Laura Eiro
Director General
Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland -
Jouni Flyktman
Vice President, Defence and Security
IQM Quantum Computers -
Jan Goetz
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
IQM Quantum Computers -
Joonas Govenius
Chief Executive Officer
Arctic Instruments -
David Gunnarsson
Chief Technology Officer
Bluefors -
Miska Hakala
Director, Growth
Bluefors -
Teemu Hartikainen
Special Advisor
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland -
Erik Hieta-aho
Senior Scientist
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland -
Samuli Kaijomaa
Councelor
Embassy of Finland -
Erna Kare
Project Manager, Delegations
Business Finland -
Hannu Kauppinen
Chief Executive Officer
QMill -
Outi Keski-Äijö
Head of Quantum Campaign
Business Finland -
Petri Koikkalainen
Counselor (Science & Higher Education)
Embassy of Finland -
Valtteri Lahtinen
Chief Scientist
Quanscient -
Himadri Majumdar
Chief Executive Officer
SemiQon -
Philip Makotyn
President
Vexlum -
Mikko Nurminen
Chief Sales Officer
Bluefors -
Sami Oksanen
Head of Sales
QMill -
Kalle Palomäki
Vice President
Modulight -
Vanechka Patel
Member of the Board
Bluefors -
Sakari Puisto
Minister of Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland -
Mikko Puustinen
Ministerial Advisor
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland -
Kristine Rezai
Technical Pre-Sales Engineer
IQM Quantum Computers -
Juhapekka Ristola
Director General
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland -
Fikriye Selen-Okatan
Senior Advisor (Digital & Head of Dual Use Defense USA Export Booster Program)
Business Finland -
Matti Silveri
Associate Professor
University of Oulu -
Sauli Sinisalo
Vice President & General Manager
Bluefors -
Juhani Siren
Director/Region Head North America
Business Finland -
Tero Solante
Deputy Defence Attaché
Embassy of Finland -
Miika Tomi
Deputy Head of Section for Economic Relations
Embassy of Finland -
Jussi Tuovinen
Chief Executive Officer
Kvanttinova -
Teemu Uotila
COO
Quanscient -
Antti Vasara
Special Envoy
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland -
Ingela Waismaas
Director, Marketing & Communications
Bluefors -
Bilge Yildiz
Head of Business Development
Arctic Instruments
Finland: Where Quantum Meets the Future
Finland is rapidly emerging as a global leader in quantum innovation. Backed by groundbreaking research institutions, a vibrant ecosystem of startups, and strong public-private collaboration, the nation is forging an environment where quantum technologies—ranging from quantum communications to sensing and computing—can thrive. With its world-class universities and internationally renowned research networks, Finland ensures seamless access to top scientific talent and cutting-edge infrastructure. Finland’s supportive regulatory landscape and funding programs make it an ideal gateway for scaling quantum solutions, while its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation ensures quantum development remains responsible, inclusive, and forward-looking. Join us at QWC to navigate and contribute to this forward-moving frontier—where the future of quantum meets Nordic innovation.
Finland Delegation Sessions
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Panelists: Bluefors, IQM Quantum Computers, SemiQon
Wednesday, September 17
🕗 1:00 — 1:30 PM
📍 Classroom at Capital One Hall -
Panelists: University of Arizona, Kyndryl, Qrypt, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Wednesday, September 17
🕗 2:15 — 2:45 PM
📍 Maplewood Hall at Capital One HQ -
Featuring Mikko Nurminen, Bluefors
Wednesday, September 17
🕗 3:15 — 3:30 PM
📍 Elevate at the Watermark Hotel -
Panelists: Sutor Group Intelligence and Advisory, Riverlane, IQM Quantum Computers, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Wednesday, September 17
🕗 3:15 — 3:30 PM
📍 The Vault at Capital One Hall -
Panelists: UK Science & Technology Network, UK Office for Quantum, Embassy of Denmark, Consulate General of Finland in New York
Wednesday, September 17
🕗 4:30 — 5:00 PM
📍 Main Stage at Capital One Hall -
Featuring Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto
Thursday, September 18
🕗 8:15 — 8:30 AM
📍 Main Stage at Capital One Hall -
Featuring Outi Keski-Äijö, Business Finland
Thursday, September 18
🕗 1:00 — 3:00 PM
📍 Main Stage at Capital One Hall -
Panelists: IQM, Quanscient, QMill, QuantrolOx
Thursday, September 18
🕗 1:45 — 2:00 PM
📍 The Vault at Capital One Hall -
Featuring Dr. Jan Goetz, IQM Quantum Computers
Thursday, September 18
🕗 2:45 — 3:00 PM
📍 Elevate at the Watermark Hotel
Schedule a meeting with Finland at #QWC2025
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