Helsinki Security Forum (HSF) is a high-level, invitation-based event organized by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) that convenes over 200 decision-makers, international security experts, and influencers. Established in 2022, HSF focuses on pressing topics of international security, including defense capabilities, transatlantic security cooperation, emerging technologies, and the economic, ecological, and societal dimensions of security and defense. It contributes to a global network of security conferences, emphasizing issues relevant to Finland and its surroundings in the Baltic Sea, Europe, and the Arctic region.

FIIA, with its high academic standards, supports political decision-making, conducts scientific research, and participates in public debates on international relations, security, defense, international economy, and the European Union. Through research papers, events, and analysis, FIIA strives to enhance understanding and shape discussions on global security challenges