TNC26 preliminary programme now live

The wait is over – the preliminary programme for TNC26 is now available!

Discover the exciting sessions and inspiring speakers which will shape this year’s TNC. Hosted by CSC – IT Center for Science, TNC26 will take place from 8-12 June 2026 in Helsinki, Finland. Join global experts, innovators, and members of our research and education community for five days of inspiring interactive sessions and networking opportunities.

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Share your voice at TNC26

The call for Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather (BoFs), and Community Hub proposals are still open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the programme and submit your proposal by 10 March 2026.

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Have you registered for TNC?

Secure your spot at a reduced rate through Early Bird registration which is open until 24 March 2026.

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Meet one of our keynote speakers – Maria Ritola

We are delighted to welcome Maria Ritola, Finnish tech entrepreneur. Her talk “Successful Teams and Good Work Life in the Digital Age” will explore what it means to build thriving teams and working practices in an increasingly digital world.

An awarded technology influencer, Maria is one of the founders of Iris.ai, where she has built AI-based applications to help researchers utilise scientific articles more quickly and comprehensively. Maria has studied exponential technologies at Singularity University, Silicon Valley, has been selected as the Young Achiever of the Year, and is among the influential women in technology in the Nordic countries. She is a regular on the Finnish morning TV program Jälkidigi, where she discusses technological phenomena.

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