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
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Possibility to attend the Aalto Talent Expo 2026 (open 11:00-17:00). There is a separate registration to the Talent Expo.
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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!
Aalto Talent Expo 2026
The Industry Connect event 2026 is organized in connection with Aalto Talent Expo. Industry Connect participants can combine participation to the Talent Expo on November 12, 202. The Talent Expo in Dipoli Otakaari 24 02150 Espoo is open from 11 to 17.
More information about Aalto Talent Expo:
For Doctoral Researchers
Participation to the Talent Expo is open to the three doctoral pilot researchers (QDOC, I-DEEP and MieLi) from all participating universities, so you do not need to be an Aalto doctoral researcher to benefit from this event. Registration for doctoral pilot researchers is required for the Talent Expo but participation is free.
Register here for Aalto Talent Expo 2026
For Companies
For companies the Aalto Talent Expo offers a wide range of different stand options with different pricing rage. Talent Expo is an excellent opportunity for companies to meet and recruit multidisciplinary students, from bachelor’s and master’s students from Aalto University and doctoral researchers from the participating pilot programmes, while strengthening their employer brand among future experts. You can start the day by meeting highly skilled doctoral researchers in key deep-tech fields and continue directly to Aalto Talent Expo to connect with a broader pool of Aalto talent.