Each year, creators and developers of critical communications gather at the Critical Communications World congress for joint discussions. It is the industry's leading event in the world. More than 3,000 participants are signed up to attend the Helsinki event, which is projected to have a EUR 5 million impact. Participants are primarily security authorities, but representatives of transport, critical infrastructure and the extractive industries, as well as network, terminal and application manufacturers will also be in attendance.
CCW aims to develop critical communications and provide an opportunity for different operators in the industry to learn from each other. The Helsinki convention will feature many insights into how security-related services and functions are developing. The event has four main themes: cooperation between authorities, cooperation between authorities and industry, innovation cooperation, and cybersecurity. Industry phenomena will be reviewed from a social, political and technical perspective.
Helsinki is eager to host major events and conventions, and Critical Communications World is a model example of implementation of the Helsinki City Strategy, where events play a significant role in building Helsinki's attractiveness. Helsinki has made it a priority to become even more strongly involved in organizing major cultural and sports events, as well as large international congresses together with industry players. Congresses like CCW are enablers of growth, as they not only bring up-to-date information and money to the city, but also improve Helsinki's reputation. Helsinki is recognised the world over as a smoothly functioning and safe event venue.
Finland is a credible interlocutor when it comes to security
Finland has always been a significant player in the development of security-intensive ICT services. Traditionally we have emphasised collaboration. What sets us apart when it comes to security is our model of some authorities being able to fill in for other authorities in certain circumstances, a solution that is quite rare in the international arena. Finland is also recognised as a reliable and trustworthy partner in security discussions, due to our advanced understanding of Russia and cybersecurity know-how. Finland’s NATO membership also brings new credibility.
The Critical Communications World programme can be found online. You can register to follow it as an online participant.
The Critical Communications World event was organized for the first time in Berlin in 1998. The City of Helsinki is an official partner of the event.