Industry Connect – Connecting Companies with Doctoral Talents in Photonics, Microelectronics and Quantum Technologies
November 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:45 am EET
Industry Connect – Connecting Companies with Doctoral Talents in Photonics, Microelectronics and Quantum Technologies
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 9:30–11:45
Venue: Lumituuli (Dipoli, Otaniemi)
We warmly invite doctoral researchers from the pilots and company representatives to the Industry Connect 2026 matchmaking event.
The event is organised by Technology Industries of Finland in collaboration with the three national doctoral pilot programmes:
The event offers companies an excellent opportunity to connect with the next generation of specialists in these fields and explore opportunities for collaboration, recruitment, and knowledge exchange. For the doctoral reserachers this is an excellent opportunity to network with companies and indsutry representatives in these fields but also with the other pilot researchers.
Programme
9:30-10:00 Coffee and networking
10:00-10:10 Opening words, Dircetor Erja Heikkinen, Ministry of Education and Culture
10:10-10:30 Trends and Tremors in the Chip Ecosystem, Technology Industries of Finland representative (speaker to be confirmed)
10 :30-10:45 VTT Post-doctoral programme, Manager Kaisa Michelsson, VTT
10:45-11:00 Lightning introduction of participating companies to doctoral researchers
11:00 – 11:45 Networking time
Possibility to attend the Aalto Talent Expo 2026 (open 11:00-17:00). There is a separate registration to the Talent Expo.
17:00 AfterExpo drink in Fat Lizard Otaniemi
The AfterExpo drinks at Fat Lizard Otaniemi, Tietotie 1, brings together doctoral researchers from the pilot programmes and company representatives. Continue the conversation, exchange experiences, make new connections, and enjoy a relaxed evening together. One complimentary drink is included for those registered!
The registration link will be opened soon!