Helsinki Geoeconomics Week 2025 (HGW25), August 11th to 15th, is a premier gathering of global policymakers, strategists, and academics to address geoeconomic challenges under the Chatham House Rule.
This year's event, themed “Trump Six Months On: Geoeconomics in a Fractured Global Order,” examines how shifting geopolitics and corporate strategies interact in today’s complex landscape.
11-15.08.25
Helsinki Geoeconomics Week is an international conference organized by the Helsinki Geoeconomics School on behalf of the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society. HGW examines the intersection of economics and global power dynamics, providing a platform to advance the practice and profession of geoeconomics
August 11th to 15th, 2025.
Helsinki, Finland.
Attendees: Professionals, academics, policymakers, business leaders, corporate strategists, investment analysts, and legal experts.
Speakers: Keynote speakers include Henry Farrell, Abraham Newman, Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Jeff Colgan, Daniel Drezner, and Etel Solingen.
To bridge the gap between theory and practice in geoeconomics, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shaping the future of the field through discussions, panels, and networking opportunities.
Panel Sessions
Georgetown University
Adam Smith's Panmure House
National University of Singapore
Natixis
Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore
Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, University of Erfurt
GeoPol Asia
Clock&Cloud
Financial Times
KS Advisory
Council on Foreign Relations
University of Hong Kong
Law Offices of Charles Steele
Ræder Bing advokatfirma AS
Malta Financial Services Authority
University of Virginia
Helsinki Geoeconomics School
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Asia Centre
University of Antwerp
University of Baltimore
European Commission
Columbia University
Minerva Technology Futures
University of California, Irvine
European Stability Mechanism
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
National University of Singapore
Hudson Institute
Helsinki Geoeconomics Society
Panmure Liberum
Mannheimer Swartling
Novo Holdings
Vyriausybės strateginės analizės centras (STRATA)
Agora Strategy
Tillotoma Foundation
PSP Investments
Siemens
Pareto Economics
Novo Nordisk | Sciences Po
University of Cambridge
Center for Studies in Geoeconomics of International Trade and Investments
Geostrategic Risk Partners Pty Ltd
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Fordham Global Foresight
Stanford Graduate School of Business
University of Amsterdam
IESE Business School
Durham University
Patomak Global Partners
Danske Bank
Alagan Partners
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
The World Bank
Aalto University
European Central Bank
Swedish Government's Inquiry on Enhanced Security of Supply of Goods and Services
Mercury
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Royal United Services Institute
Lam Research
Patomak Global Partners
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
VTT
Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association
IMD
Wilson Sonsini
International Christian University (ICU)
Lazard
The Rubicon Advisors
Temasek
Fordham Global
The Center for the Study of Oligarchs
Escola de Economia de São Paulo da Fundação Getulio Vargas
Georgetown University
Adam Smith's Panmure House
National University of Singapore
Natixis
Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore
Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences, University of Erfurt
GeoPol Asia
Clock&Cloud
Financial Times
KS Advisory
Council on Foreign Relations
University of Hong Kong
Law Offices of Charles Steele
Ræder Bing advokatfirma AS
Malta Financial Services Authority
University of Virginia
Helsinki Geoeconomics School
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Asia Centre
University of Antwerp
University of Baltimore
European Commission
Columbia University
Minerva Technology Futures
University of California, Irvine
European Stability Mechanism
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
National University of Singapore
Hudson Institute
Helsinki Geoeconomics Society
Panmure Liberum
Mannheimer Swartling
Novo Holdings
Vyriausybės strateginės analizės centras (STRATA)
Agora Strategy
Tillotoma Foundation
PSP Investments
Siemens
Pareto Economics
Novo Nordisk | Sciences Po
University of Cambridge
Center for Studies in Geoeconomics of International Trade and Investments
Geostrategic Risk Partners Pty Ltd
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Fordham Global Foresight
Stanford Graduate School of Business
University of Amsterdam
IESE Business School
Durham University
Patomak Global Partners
Danske Bank
Alagan Partners
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
The World Bank
Aalto University
European Central Bank
Swedish Government's Inquiry on Enhanced Security of Supply of Goods and Services
Mercury
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Royal United Services Institute
Lam Research
Patomak Global Partners
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
VTT
Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association
IMD
Wilson Sonsini
International Christian University (ICU)
Lazard
The Rubicon Advisors
Temasek
Fordham Global
The Center for the Study of Oligarchs
Escola de Economia de São Paulo da Fundação Getulio Vargas
Unlock Geoeconomic Insights for Business Leadership
Discover Investment Frontiers in Era of Competitive Geoeconomics
Shape the Geoeconomic Conversation as a Member of Helsinki Geoeconomics Society
Unlock Geoeconomic Insights for Business Leadership
Discover Investment Frontiers at the Confluence of Geoeconomics
Shape the Geoeconomic Conversation as a Helsinki Geoeconomics Patron
Unlock Geoeconomic Insights for Business Leadership
Discover Investment Frontiers in Era of Competitive Geoeconomics
Shape the Geoeconomic Conversation as a Member of the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society
Unlock Geoeconomic Insights for Business Leadership
Discover Investment Frontiers at the Confluence of Geoeconomics
Shape the Geoeconomic Conversation as a Helsinki Geoeconomics Patron
The event, themed “Geoeconomists at the Gates: The Emergence of a New Profession,” took place in Helsinki between August 12th and 16th, 2024, focusing on integrating economic statecraft into business and government strategies.
Keynote speakers included Denis Redonnet (European Commission), Risto Siilasmaa (WithSecure, F-Secure, First Fellow), Ted Bunzel (Lazard), Elisabeth Braw (Atlantic Council), Anthony B. Kim (The Heritage Foundation), and Dale Copeland (University of Virginia).
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Kasarmikatu 23, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
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