Business Finland warmly invites you for an inspiring and forward-looking event that brings together visionaries, specialists, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of 6G and cutting-edge technologies!
Discover what’s driving the next wave of technological evolution. Be inspired by thought-provoking keynotes from industry leaders and researchers shaping the future and learn how 6G is already influencing verticals.
You have also a unique chance to explore avenues for collaboration and investment and hear from funding bodies and stakeholders about upcoming calls and strategic priorities.
Be a part of connecting with fellow professionals, researchers, and decision-makers and engage with specialists who are at the forefront of 6G development. Gain insights into the challenges, breakthroughs, and opportunities ahead. Reflect on what has already happened in the 6G space—and get a glimpse of what’s coming next. From milestones to future roadmaps, we’ll cover it all.
This event is held in English and joining it is free of charge. Let's shape the future together!
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 Registration and morning coffee
9:00-11:00 Part I: What is happening in 6G technology development right now?
- Welcoming words
- Pekka Rantala, Head of 6G bridge Program, Business Finland
- Keynote: Brief 6G Status Update
- Antti Toskala, Bell Labs Fellow, Nokia
- 6G Finland’s strategy
- Mika Rantakokko, Connectivity Lead, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
- Finland's 6G Roadmap
- Dr. Heidi Himmanen, Chief Adviser, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
- Kaisa Kopra, Chief Specialist, Digital Technologies, Ministry of Transport and Communications
Introducing Projects Funded by Business Finland
- University of Helsinki
- Prof. Sasu Tarkoma, Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki
- LUT University
- Arun Narayanan, Post-Doctoral Researcher, LUT University
- Tampere University
- Mikko Valkama, Professor, Communications Engineering, Tampere University
- Turku University of Applied Sciences: Securing Connectivity in Uncrewed Vessels
- Mikko Kyllönen, Senior Advisor, Turku University of Applied Sciences
11:00-12:30 Networking Lunch
12:30-14:15 Part II: What is happening in 6G technology development right now?
Introducing Projects Funded by Business Finland
- Aalto University: Extreme machine type communications in 6G
- Reino Virrankoski, Senior researcher, Aalto University
- University of Oulu
- Prof. Markku Juntti, Wireless Connectivity Research Area Leader of 6G Flagship, University of Oulu
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
- Dr. Anne Lönnqvist, Research Manager, Safe and Connected Society, VTT
- Nokia (incl. 6G-POWER)
- Ilkka Känsälä, Research Team Leader, Radio Interface & Access, Nokia
Networking Break
14:15-15:45 Part III: What is happening in 6G technology development in the future?
- Telco Inputs Panel
- Dr. Heidi Himmanen, Chief Adviser, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
- Jouko Rosenberg, Development Manager, Erillisverkot Group
- Jarno Niemelä, Head of Mobile Access Technology, Elisa
- Tomi Heikkilä, Senior Development Manager, Telia
- Jarkko Laari, VP Networks, DNA
- NTN & 6G
- Werner Coomans, Technology Advisor, Nokia Bell Labs Belgium
- Final conclusions from Hexa-X-II – and look beyond
- Dr. Mikko A. Uusitalo, Head of a Research Department, Radio Systems Research Finland, Bell Labs Finland Site Lead, Nokia Bell Labs
- Updates on Business Finland, 6G Bridge Program and International Funding Calls for 2026
- Pekka Rantala, Head of 6G Bridge Program, Business Finland
15:45-17:00 Meeting the Projects: Networking with High top tables & Coffee and Snacks
