CIOR / CIOMR / CISOR Summer Congress 2023

Welcome to Finland!

To visit the website for International participants and to access ticket sales and participant registration, please go to: www.cior23.fi

The Finnish Reserve Officers’ Federation (FROF) has the honour of welcoming you to attend the CIOR / CIOMR / CISOR Summer Congress 2023 in Helsinki, Finland!

Please note the earlier than usual date for the event: 25 – 30 June 2023, MILCOMP and CIMEX participants arrival: 24 June 2023.

As your hosts, we are grateful that our nation became the 31st member state of NATO in April 2023. We look forward to strengthening the ties with our allies and friends in CIOR!

The Summer Congress 2023 in Helsinki
The Summer Congress is the largest annual meeting of the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) and the Interallied Confederation of Medical Reserve Officers (CIOMR), together representing over 1.3 million reservists. The representatives of the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Non- Commissioned Officers (CISOR) are also invited to attend as important co-operation partners.

The one-week program of the Summer Congress comprises of CIOR and CIOMR council and various committee meetings, the Military Competition (MILCOMP) event, the Young Reserve Officers Workshop (YROW), and the CIOR Symposium.

We are expecting to welcome up to 500 reserve officers and non-commissioned officers representing 34 allied and partner nations.

Congress Highlights
Saturday to Sunday 24-25 June, Arrivals
Monday 26 June, Opening Ceremony and Helsinki City reception
Wednesday 28 June, A Finnish Evening
Thursday 29 June, CIOR Symposium
Friday 30 June, Closing Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Details subject to change

Download week program as a pdf here

Important Resources

Registration
Registration for the Summer Congress 2023 begins on February 2023. Please check for updates on our website for registration, fees and accommodation options: CIOR23.fi

How To Get There
Helsinki-Vantaa international airport (HEL) offers direct flights from many destinations around the world. Finavia.fi

Helsinki can also be reached by sea with connections from Sweden, Estonia and Germany: Portofhelsinki.fi

What To See
Helsinki, the Capital of Finland: Myhelsinki.fi Your Official Finland Guide: Visitfinland.com

Where To Stay

Participants are asked to book their accommodation at Scandic Hotels Booking Page for the Scandic Hotels and for Hilton Strand by contacting the hotel directly.

You may also book your room at Scandic directly from the hotel by phone or by email. The guaranteed prices are available by mentioning the booking code BSUO240623 for Scandic Hotels and code G1RESA for the Hilton Helsinki Strand.

Hotel Scandic Paasi
Paasivuorenkatu 5 B, 00530 Helsinki
100m from Paasitorni

  • 129 € single room / day
  • 149 € double room / day

Phone +358 10 808002
E-mail [email protected]

Hotel Scandic Hakaniemi
Siltasaarenkatu 14, 00530 Helsinki
300m from Paasitorni

  • 109 € single room / day
  • 129 € double room / day

Phone +358 9 68999034
E-mail [email protected]

Hotel Hilton Helsinki Strand
John Stenbergin ranta 4, 00530 Helsinki
500m from Paasitorni

  • 155 € single room / day
  • 175 € double room / day

Phone +358 9 39351
E-Mail [email protected]

For the Hilton Strand in Helsinki, bookings can be made via email or phone. Their email is [email protected], and their direct phone number is +358 9 39351. The hotel will ask for the reservation code G1RESA. The hotel will also ask for credit card information to verify the reservation.

Hotel Scandic Grand Central
Vilhonkatu 13, 00100 Helsinki
1200m from Paasitorni

  • 143 € single room / day
  • 163 € double room / day

Puhelin +358 200 81800
E-mail [email protected]

YROW accommodation at Hotel Arthur,
900m from Paasitorni, in Vuorikatu 19, 00100 Helsinki

Hotel Arthur: Hotelarthur.fi

Contact Information
The Finnish Reserve Officers’ Federation +358 40 824 4522
[email protected]
RUL.fi

Congress Centre Paasitorni
The main venue of the Summer Congress is located within walking distance of the Helsinki City Centre. Paasitorni is easily accessible by tram, bus and metro services, and there are many restaurants, hotels and entertainment options around. Paasitorni.fi

Santahamina Military Island
The Military Competition (MILCOMP) and CIMEX will take place at Santahamina Military Island located close to Helsinki City Centre. The MILCOMP is hosted by the Guard Jaeger Regiment based on the island. The Regiment trains troops specialized in urban warfare to defend Helsinki and the Uusimaa region.

CIMEX and MILCOMP participants will be accommodated in Santahamina.

MILCOMP participants will be accommodated in Santahamina. The shooting, obstacle course and military orientation march will also take place in Santahamina, whilst the utility swimming will take place in a near by aquatic sports centre.

Cold Will
The Finnish Reserve Officers’ Federation is a voluntary organisation dedicated to developing the skills and abilities of reserve officers, contribute to national defence and support the national security. The Federation has about 28 000 members. The Federation is formed by 300 member associations organized into 20 reserve officer districts.

The total reserves of the Finnish Defence Forces include 900,000 men and women. The wartime strength of the Defence Forces is 280,000. Thanks to the high readiness of the Defence Forces and a large reserve produced by the general conscription model, Finland has a credible and pre-emptive threshold against potential use of force, and the ability to defend all of the country.