We are pleased to announce that the NATO Quality Assurance Forum 2025 will be hosted by the Finnish Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT), and will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on Tuesday 14 October and Wednesday 15 October 2025. The Forum will be conducted in person, starting at 09:00 on 14 October and concluding after lunch on 15 October.
The QA Forum serves as a platform for enhancing cooperation and the exchange of best practices among institutionally accredited Education and Training Facilities (ETFs), aspiring participants in the NATO QA Programme, and HQ SACT. It supports interoperability, strengthens the NATO QA Community of Interest, and helps shape the Quality Assurance Programme of Work (POW) for 2026 and beyond. Save the date letter can be downloaded using the link above.
Event Registration
All attendees must register by 21 September 2025 via the QA Hub using the following link:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT FINCENT HANDBOOK
Key Objectives
- Foster networking and synchronization within the QA Community of Interest.
- Share Lessons Identified and Lessons Learned from on-site (re)accreditations.
- Showcase Best Practices from across the NATO QA landscape.
- Present major upcoming projects and challenges in NATO Education & Individual Training (E&IT).
- Conduct syndicate work on QA and E&IT digital tools.
- Hear updates from the NATO Quality Assurance Specialist Programme (NQASP) Manager.
Target Audience
The target audience includes QA Managers or Heads of QA Teams from institutionally accredited ETFs or institutions preparing for (re-)accreditation. Due to space constraints, each ETF is limited to one (1) participant, with additional seats available upon request and subject to availability after the registration deadline.
Travel and Logistics
Participants are advised to arrive in Helsinki on 13 October. Transportation from Helsinki International Airport to FINCENT will be provided by the host. FINCENT offers 50 accommodation slots on site (65€ per night); additional options are available in central Helsinki hotels.
Administrative Notes
- Icebreaker Event: 14 October, 18:00 at Café Korvike, Santahamina-talo
- Meals: Lunch and refreshments are hosted by FINCENT; dinner at own expense
- Dress Code: Business formal for the Forum; business casual/cocktail for the icebreaker
- Visa Requirements: Non-EU attendees must check with their national authorities
- NATO Travel Order: Recommended for all NATO military/civilian personnel
- Security Classification: NATO Unclassified
Contribute to the Forum
ETFs interested in presenting or showcasing best practices should notify the HQ SACT QA Team no later than 31 August 2025, with presentations to be submitted by 28 September 2025.
Stay Updated
This webpage will be updated regularly with:
- The Calling Letter
- Draft Programme Agenda
- Draft NATO QA Programme of Work 2026
- Practical travel and accommodation tips
Please do not forget to check in detail the administrative instructions file uploaded above.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the HQ SACT QA Team of Experts, or alternatively use the contact form.
