Preparedness conference in Seinäjoki on October 29, 2026
Frami B, auditorium, Kampusranta 9
Coffee break at 5:30 PM
Program from 18:00 – 19:30
Register using the QR code in the image or this link: https://urly.fi/49zW
Come and hear about current issues regarding security and preparedness. Speakers at the event include intelligence and security expert and former Supo employee Saana Nilsson, Member of Parliament Paula Risikko, vicar Ari Auranen and fire chief Juha Turkulainen.
- Knowledge gives certainty and understanding.
- Blowing on one coal strengthens one's ability and gives hope for survival.
- Preparation creates safety.
More and more often we hear at preparation evenings held in villages that ”"We came to listen to what we need to prepare for!"” This sentence, with its emphasis, conveys a growing concern about a security threat coming from beyond our country's borders.
The Leader groups in South Ostrobothnia have been working together with the authorities and the third sector to improve overall security for 10 years. During that time, changes have occurred in our security environment that have awakened the people of South Ostrobothnia to the issue of preparedness.
Finland is being targeted by systematically produced disinformation, which aims to undermine society from within by causing a sense of insecurity, the escalation of opinions, and distrust of authoritative and official news sources. This has highlighted the need to increase and strengthen the provision of reliable and up-to-date information in our operations.
The goal of the provincial preparedness conference is to provide up-to-date information on "What do we need to prepare for?" - or should we?
By being prepared, we manage risks, by using information, we strengthen citizens' trust, and by working together, we strengthen confidence in overcoming the crisis.
Program:
Paula Risikko, Chair of the Women's Emergency Preparedness Association, First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
- Opening of the event: Knowledge, hope and security
- Rural local communities as a strengthening of overall security
Saana Nilsson, Security and intelligence expert. Almost 20 years in the Finnish Security Intelligence Service as a researcher, chief analyst and chief of staff
- What kind of security environment do we currently live in?
- How should citizens react to surrounding events and their news flow?
- How everyone can benefit from the teachings of intelligence and develop their own thinking
Ari Auranen, vicar of Seinäjoki parish
- The importance of community for mental resilience
- How to build community
Juha Turkulainen, South Ostrobothnia Rescue Department, Fire Chief
- Overall safety is everyone's business
- The importance of community preparedness
Host of the event everyday life security all-rounder Aana Vainio.
Arrival instructions: Contact information – Frami
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