Industry Connect 2026 – Connecting Companies with Doctoral Talent in Photonics, Microelectronics and Quantum Technologies
Welcome to the Industry Connect 2026 matchmaking event to meet talented professionals in photonics, microelectronics and quantum technologies.
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What?
The event offers companies an excellent opportunity to connect with the next generation of specialists and explore opportunities for collaboration, recruitment and knowledge exchange. Participation in Industry Connect 2026 is free of charge.
The event brings together companies and doctoral researchers from three national doctoral pilot programmes:
Agenda (Subject to change)
9:30 Coffee and networking
10:00 Opening (Erja Heikkinen, Ministry of Education and Culture)
10:10 Trends and Tremors in the Chip Ecosystem (Technology Industries of Finland)
10:30 Student–company collaboration: case examples
10:45 Lightning introductions of participating companies to doctoral researchers
11:00–11:45 Networking (Aalto Talent Expo opens at 11:00)
17:00 AfterExpo drinks at Fat Lizard Otaniemi
The AfterExpo drinks at Fat Lizard Otaniemi (Tietotie 1) bring 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!
More details:
The event is organised in connection with Aalto Talent Expo. Aalto Talent Expo is an excellent opportunity for companies to meet and recruit Aalto University’s top multidisciplinary students, from bachelor’s and master’s students to doctoral researchers, 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 then continue directly to Aalto Talent Expo to connect with a broader pool of Aalto talent.
Aalto Talent Expo offers a wide range of stand options. Register here for Aalto Talent Expo 2026.
More information about Aalto Talent Expo:
- For employers: https://www.aalto.fi/en/talent-expo/for-employers
- For students: https://www.aalto.fi/en/talent-expo/for-students
Contact information
More information regarding the event:
ekaterina.osmekhina@aalto.fi
juho.pirinen@aalto.fi
