TechDigi TeamUp: Dialogues of Future Technologies
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Matchmaking Event Brings Together Experts of Emerging Technologies on 11 March 2026!
The growing impact of emerging technologies and digitalisation across all academic fields and sectors of society has generated an increasing need for interdisciplinary encounters.
To respond to this need, TechDigi is organising TechDigi TeamUp: Dialogues of Future Technologies – a matchmaking and idea exchange event designed to foster collaboration, multidisciplinary understanding, and visionary discussion on technological transformation.
We warmly invite researchers, professionals, developers, students, decisionmakers, and anyone with an interest in emerging technologies to join this diverse gathering that encourages spontaneous encounters, mutual learning, and crossdisciplinary dialogue.
The goal is to provide a space where participants can explore the potential, implications, and future directions of technological development from multiple perspectives.
The event is open for everyone and free of charge, and the event language is English. It is organised by New technologies and digitalisation (TechDigi), which is one of the five multidisciplinary themes of the University of Turku. This theme focuses on developing technologies and digital solutions as well as understanding and managing their impact.
TechDigi TeamUp: Dialogues of Future Technologies
When: 11th March 2026 at 8.30–12.30
Where: Onsite event: Cave auditorium, Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki
Programme
- 8.30 Morning coffee, registration & poster session
- 9.00 Welcome and opening words, Tapio Salakoski, University of Turku
- 9.10-10.25 Keynote talks with Q&A
- TBA, Tomi Penttilä, Bayer
- Robotics Today: How Automation Shapes Industry, Aku Laakso, Yaskawa
- Bioprinting Today: Emerging Technologies and RealWorld Applications, Pasi Kaskinen, Brinter
- 10.25 -11.25 Round-table discussions
- 11.25-11.30 Closing words, Heidi Piili, University of Turku
- 11.30-12.30 Buffet lunch with poster session and networking
Participants will have the opportunity to join themed discussions such as:
- Personalised Nutrition and Individualised Well-being
How sensors and wearables are shaping well-being choices. - Inter-, Multi-, and Transdisciplinarity: Which Approach Drives Innovation?
Examining collaboration models that enable breakthroughs in emerging technologies. - Anticipatory Science for Policy and Diplomacy
Exploring how scientific foresight can inform and shape global strategies. - How 3D Printing is Transforming Product Personalisation
Discussing how additive manufacturing is redefining design and consumer experience. - Machines and Humanity
How increasingly humanlike technologies challenge our understanding of identity, relationships, and human–AI interaction.
A limited number of poster presentation slots will be available for registered participants. Poster places will be filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Posters are requested that presents any topics within the field of “New Technologies and Digitalisation” from a multidisciplinary perspective. In this context, multidisciplinary refers to examining new technologies and digitalisation through the viewpoints of different scientific disciplines and areas of expertise. All topic areas related to this theme are welcome.
Register to the event at the latest 3 March 2026
TechDigi warmly welcomes all who wish to explore the frontiers of technological innovation!
