Deep Tech Talent Forum 26.–27.11.2026

Welcome to the Deep Tech Talent Forum, a virtual event bringing together Finnish companies, international professionals, researchers, and ecosystem stakeholders to explore Finland's deep tech landscape, future talent needs, and build meaningful professional connections.

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What to expect

The event combines:

  • Expert insights on industry trends and future skills needs in Finland's microelectronics, photonics, and quantum technology sectors in the era of AI and data. 
  • Company presentations.
  • ​​​​​​​Virtual company booths and participant profiles.*​​​​​​​
  • Networking opportunities and smart matchmaking.*

*Please note, that access to the Networking and Matchmaking Platform is limited and subject to pre-selection.

Expertise areas:

  • Semiconductors and Microelectronics
  • Photonics, Optics and Imaging
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Electronics, Embedded Systems and Advanced Hardware
  • Space, Sensing and Scientific Instrumentation
  • AI, Data and High-Performance Computing
  • Research and Innovation
  • Business and Support Functions in Deep Tech

All registered participants will have access to the event program, including keynote sessions and company presentations.

​​​​​​​Access to the networking and matchmaking platform with company booths, participants' profiles, and one-to-one meetings will be granted to a selected group of applicants based on their profiles and the interests of participating companies.

The official language of the event is English.

Programme

26.11.2026

Introduction

9.00–9.05 Welcome words

9.05–9.15: Building Finland's Competitive Edge Through Deep Tech Talent
Laura Lindeman, Senior Director of Work in Finland Unit, Business Finland

9.20–9.40: Building Finland’s Future in Microelectronics, Chips, Photonics and Quantum Technologies
Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor, Technology Industries of Finland

Industry Insights from the Ecosystem: Growth, Skills and Future Opportunities in Finland

9.45–10.05: Quantum Technologies Shaping Finland's Deep Tech Future and Talent Needs
Dr. Antti Vasara, Finland’s Special Envoy for Technology and member on the European Innovation Council (EIC) board, Former President & CEO of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (2015-2026) 

10.05–10.25: Semiconductor Photonics in the AI and Quantum Technology Era: The Search for New Scalable Applications
Dr. Mircea Guina, Professor of Optoelectronics technology and applications from University of Tampere

10.25–10.45: SiPFAB: Building Europe’s Future in Semiconductors
Tuomas Lahtinen, Director of the SiPFAB pilot line, Tampere University

Building Talent, Supporting Growth in Finland

10.45–11.00: Learning for the Future: Upskilling and Reskilling for Finland's Deep Tech Ecosystem
Aino Luuppala, Project Coordinator, Finnish Chip Competence Center (FiCCC)

11.00–11.15: City Services for Talent and Industry Growth

Afternoon Programme

11.15–12.00: Break

12.00–17.00: Company presentations

Throughout the day: 1:1 Meetings

Explore new professional connections, recruitment opportunities and potential partnerships through focused one-to-one discussions. Schedule meetings flexibly around the programme and use the smart matching tool to identify the most relevant contacts.

27.11.2026

1:1 Meetings: explore new professional connections, recruitment opportunities, and potential partnerships through focused one-to-one discussions. Schedule meetings flexibly based on your availability and use smart matching tools to identify the most relevant contacts.

Please note that the event schedule will be updated periodically.

Why participate?

Deep Tech Talent Forum is designed to help employers, professionals and researchers build meaningful connections within Finland's growing deep tech ecosystem. 

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

Register now to join leading companies, experts and professionals shaping the future of microelectronics, photonics and quantum technologies in Finland in the era of AI.

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Speakers

Hear from leading experts shaping the future of deep tech, technology and talent in Finland.
Aino Luuppala works as a Project Coordinator at Tamlink/FiCCC. Aino works on semiconductor skills and talent development in Finland and Europe. She contributes to Finnish Chips Competence Centre (FiCCC) Training & Skills and coordinates training activities of the EU Chips Design Platform (EuroCDP).
Dr. Antti Vasara is Finland’s Special Envoy for Technology, an EIC board member, and former CEO of VTT. He serves as Venture Partner at Kvanted, VP (Quantum) at Postscriptum, and board chair for SemiQon, QMill, and University of Helsinki.
Joonas Mikkilä works as a Senior Advisor in Technology Industries of Finland. Joonas is a seasoned public relations and governmental affairs professional dedicated to connecting technology, policy and politics at both the national and EU levels. At Technology Industries of Finland, he focuses on technology policy, the data economy and digitalisation, working to strengthen the competitiveness of Finland’s tech sector. He also coordinates the organisation’s Semiconductor Branch Group and leads activities on critical digital technologies.
Laura Lindeman works as Senior Director of Work in Finland Unit at Business Finland. Laura has worked with international talent attraction and retention for 18 years in the Government, city and higher education organizations.
Prof. Mircea Guina leads the Optoelectronics Research Centre at the Tampere University. He gained a wide scientific recognition for research related to semiconductor lasers and optoelectronics. He is a renewed promotor of academic entrepreneurship and a proven semiconductor technology visionary.
Tuomas Lahtinen is Director of the SiPFAB pilot line at Tampere University. He leads the development of chip integration and packaging capabilities that bridge research and industry and strengthen Finland’s and Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Participating companies

See which companies are already joining the Deep Tech Talent Forum to connect with international professionals, researchers and Finland’s deep tech ecosystem.

Could your company be one of them? Networking Pass applications are open until 13 November at 15.00. Registration for the Program Pass is open until 25 November at 15.00.

Organizers

Deep Tech Talent Forum is jointly organized by the Cities of Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku and Oulu, Work in Finland, the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Kvanttinova and the Finnish Chips Competence Centre.

National funding given to regional sustainable growth and vitality (AKKE) by Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.

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