Embassy of Finland in the U.S.

Meet Riikka Hietajärvi, our new Press Counselor! Riikka is the leader of the Public Diplomacy Team and in charge of the Embassy’s external communications and media relations, in addition to public diplomacy. And importantly, she is the hostess of the Diplomatic Sauna Society. “Finland is an Ally to the U.S. in a variety of fields, and I look forward to introducing more people to Finnish expertise and culture, including sauna.” Previously, Riikka served as the Director of Communications for the President of Finland. We’re glad to have you in D.C., Riikka! ✨

What a remarkable week at the Quantum World Congress 2024! 🌎💡 The Finnish quantum ecosystem is prominently featured at #QWC, with speakers from industry, government, and academia. A big thanks to Connected DMV for being an invaluable partner in amplifying Finland’s quantum expertise on the global stage. Over the past years, quantum information science and technology has rapidly become one of Finland's most thriving fields of excellence. Our commitment to quantum innovation is clear, with major investments lined up in quantum computing, basic research, and doctoral education. 🇺🇸 is an important partner to Finland in taking the quantum leap. We were one of the first countries to sign a Joint Statement on quantum with the U.S., and Finnish quantum companies’ presence in the States has expanded steadily ever since! Bluefors SemiQon VTT Vexlum QuantrolOx IQM Quantum Computers Business Finland Business Finland North America Consulate General of Finland in New York Modulight Corporation Aalto University University of Helsinki University of Oulu University of Jyväskylä

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We're gearing up for Quantum World Congress next week! Finland 🇫🇮 is bringing a strong delegation to #QWC2024, showcasing its decades of experience in quantum research and development - don't miss this opportunity to connect with the key players shaping the future of quantum technology in Finland and beyond! Get to know the delegation and explore the full lineup of Finnish speakers from academia, industry, and government: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eMAkS4hc Business Finland North America Business Finland VTT University of Helsinki Aalto University University of Oulu University of Jyväskylä SemiQon Bluefors QuantrolOx IQM Quantum Computers Modulight Corporation Vexlum Embassy of Finland in the U.S.

A Major Technology Prize from Finland to the U.S. 🏆 Professor Baliga of North Carolina State University has won the Millennium Technology Prize for the invention of a semiconductor device that has dramatically reduced global carbon emissions. The Finnish 1M€ prize is awarded bi-annually for technological innovations creating a better life. Warm congratulations, Prof. Baliga!

Welcome to D.C., Ambassador-Designate Leena-Kaisa Mikkola! Today marks Ambassador Mikkola's first day at the Embassy. She transferred here from Beijing, where she served as the 🇫🇮 Ambassador to 🇨🇳 for the past 3 years. Stay tuned for more updates!

🇫🇮 For our Finnish-speaking followers: Suomen New Yorkin pääkonsuli Jarmo Sareva ja Business Finlandin Pohjois-Amerikan aluejohtaja Juhani Sirén vierailivat Sijoituskästin tuoreimmassa jaksossa! Jaksossa keskustellaan suomalaisten yritysten liiketoimintamahdollisuuksista Yhdysvalloissa 🇺🇸 sekä pohditaan Suomen ja Yhdysvaltojen yrityskulttuurien eroja, ja kuullaan käytännön vinkkejä suomalaisyrityksille, jotka suunnittelevat laajentumista Yhdysvaltoihin. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/etr3bfn4 #podcast #sijoituskästi Business Finland North America

Join us at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center on Sunday to discuss Global Quantum Strategies ahead of the Quantum World Congress! ➡ Sign up by Thursday: https://lnkd.in/gTTczgCr

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After four historic years, Ambassador Mikko Hautala is heading back to the happiest country in the world.   His term as Finland’s Ambassador to the U.S. has been an eventful one. To name a few highlights,   🧭 Finland became a NATO member and an ally to the U.S., 📝 We signed the bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement, 📈 The U.S. became Finland’s number one export market, 🚀 Science and technology cooperation intensified, and 🚢 The ICE Pact deepened collaboration in building icebreakers.     Meanwhile, interest in Finnish sauna culture, security policy expertise and secrets for happiness kept on growing. Thank you, Ambassador Hautala, for your leadership and vision. We look forward to welcoming Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, and continuing to work for a closer Finnish-U.S. relationship!