Location: Spark Joensuu, Science Park 3A 4th floor, Länsikatu 15, Joensuu
November is a month that brings together companies, researchers, teachers and students with our very first Month of Photonics. Whether working in photonics and high technology or studying in the field or just being curious about photonics, many events held during the month offer something for everyone.
Month of Photonics is a joint effort of many actors: Photonics Finland, Spark Joensuu entrepreneurship environment, Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Riveria, University of Eastern Finland, Business Joensuu and the Flagship of Photonics Research and Innovation (PREIN).
The program will include:
- Photonics Applications lecture series (every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) bringing nearly 20 business guests to Spark Joensuu Science Park
- A three-day Epic Challenge hackathon for developing solutions for forest fire situations
- DRAFT Funding call for : Photonics-related product and service ideas – apply by Nov 11th 2021. See details on how to apply HERE
- Forest&Photonics 2021 (22. – 23.11.2021)
Preliminary program
| 1.11. Monday | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Opening |
| 14:00 – 14:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 2.11. Tuesday | |
| To be announced | |
| 3.11. Wednesday | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 4.11. Thursday | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 14:00 – 18:00 | Epic Challenge Hackathon |
| 5.11. Friday | |
| 14:00 – 18:00 | Epic Challenge Hackathon |
| 6.11. Saturday | |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Epic Challenge Hackathon |
| 7.11. Sunday | |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Epic Challenge Hackathon |
| 8.11. Monday | |
| 08:00 – 14:00 | Epic Challenge Hackathon |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Epic Challenge Hackathon |
| 9.11. Tuesday | |
| To be announced | |
| 10.11. Wednesday | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 11.11. Thursday | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Business Joensuu services for new entrepreneurs |
| 12.11. Friday | |
| To be announced | |
| 15.11. Monday | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 16.11. Tuesday | |
| To be announced | |
| 17.11. Wednesday | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 12:00 – 16:00 | DRAFT pitching event |
| 18.11. Thursday | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 19.11. Friday | |
| To be announced | |
| 22.11. Monday | |
| Forest & Photonics | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 23.11. Tuesday | |
| Forest & Photonics | |
| 24.11. Wednesday | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 25.11. Thursday | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Business Joensuu services for new entrepreneurs |
| 26.11. Friday | |
| 12:00 – 16:00 | Photonics Education |
| 29.11. Monday | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Photonics Lecture – Jyrki Saarinen |
| 30.11. Tuesday | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Closing |
PhD Ana Gebejes
ana.gebejes@photonics.fi
+358414760113
