Welcome to the second day of Turku Tech Week! The day includes two events: Advanced Technologies as Accelerators of Business Growth and The Power of Light (3D industrial printing, laser welding, laser safety, and photonics). Read more below and register for the events on the second day!
Advanced Technologies as Accelerators of Business Growth
This event brings together companies, researchers, and experts to explore how chip and semiconductor technologies, quantum computing, and the possibilities of artificial intelligence are shaping the future of business. Expert presentations will illustrate how new technologies move from research to practical applications, opening concrete opportunities for new products, services, and ecosystems.
This event is especially relevant if you work in technology and want to deepen your understanding of chip, quantum, and semiconductor technologies, with AI included.
Growth comes from boldness—welcome to join us!
Time: Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Visitor and Innovation Center Joki
Lecture Hall: Putous (2nd floor)
Address: Lemminkäisenkatu 12b, 20520 Turku
Parking: Parking is available near the Visitor Center Joki at ParkCity (Joukahaisenkatu 8), Tahkonaukio parking area (outdoor parking, Lemminkäisenkatu 9), and EduCity’s sand field (Lemminkäisenkatu 22–24).
Program
8:30 AM – Registration and morning coffee
9:00–11:00 AM (schedule subject to change)
- Welcome – Reetta Vuorinen, Business Turku
- Chips from the North Strategy – Review of Implementation and Outlook for 2026
Joonas Mikkilä, Technology Industries of Finland
The presentation will cover the current stage of the semiconductor sector’s Chips from the North growth strategy (2024) and what 2026 represents as the next step. Joonas Mikkilä is a senior expert at Technology Industries of Finland, working on technology policy issues and also serving as secretary for the organization’s semiconductor sector group. - Finland’s Semiconductor Story
Toni Mattila, Business Finland - Future Quantum Technologies – What Is Already Possible Today?
Tommi Tenkanen, VTT
Tommi Tenkanen is a theoretical physicist and author, currently leading the Innovation and Ecosystem Pillar at the National Quantum Technology Institute (InstituteQ). Previously, he has worked as a researcher in the UK and US, as a management consultant at BCG, and since 2024 as CEO of Cygnus Quantum, a deep tech consultancy. - LUMI AI Factory
Markus Koskela & Co, CSC - Company Presentation
Tomi Virtanen, Rework Intelligence
11:00 AM – Event concludes
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the possibilities at LUMI AI Factory.
Additional Information
The Power of Light!
What growth opportunities do 3D industrial printing, laser welding, laser safety, and photonics offer for businesses? Come and hear insights from the top experts in the field!
Time: Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Visitor and Innovation Center Joki, Putous, 2nd floor
Lecture Hall: Putous (2nd floor)
Address: Lemminkäisenkatu 12b, 20520 Turku
Parking: Tahkonaukio parking area (outdoor parking, Lemminkäisenkatu 9) and EduCity’s sand field (Lemminkäisenkatu 22–24)
Program
The event program will be finalized later.