DECOI x Borderland 2026

Patria is a key partner of DECOI × Borderland 2026, Europe's Defence & Dual-use Innovation Summit, bringing together around 500 investors, startups, defence industry leaders, military representatives and public sector stakeholders during Slush week in Helsinki, Finland on 17 September, 2026. The event is organised by Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) and Borderland Europe. 

The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions and startup pitches focused on defence innovation, border security, dual-use technologies and defence funding. DECOI × Borderland provides a unique forum for collaboration between innovators, industry, investors and public authorities shaping Europe's security future.

As part of the programme, Patria’s Mikko Leino and Kari Renko take part in a fireside chat, “From innovation to capability”, moderated by Elli Flen. The discussion explores what it takes to turn an innovative idea into a real-world defence capability, from innovation and development to a finished solution.

Mikko Leino is Executive Vice President of Patria’s Defence and Weapon Systems business area. His role places him at the forefront of Patria’s work in unmanned systems, intelligence and surveillance solutions, and indirect fire systems. Kari Renko is retired Major General (Engineering) and Executive Vice President of Strategic Programs at Patria, focusing on future defence needs, technologies and strategic development.