Photonics and quantum technologies play key roles in driving biotechnology advances in the international community. Finland’s photonics ecosystem is globally recognized for its innovative research and active collaboration with international partners, creating new opportunities across various fields, including biotechnology, biomedical imaging, and quantum technologies. As part of the European and global community, Finnish researchers collaborate not only with each other but also with partners in government and research centers around the world. In this session, members of the Finnish research community will discuss the state of biotechnology research within Finland and the benefits, challenges and opportunities in international partnership efforts. In particular, the session will highlight research interest in fields including quantum applications, advanced photonics, innovative biomedical imaging, and AI technologies.

Moderator

Sergey Polyakov Physicist NIST (United States)

Panelists

Juha Purmonen Executive Director of Photonics Finland and Development Manager Business Joensuu (Finland)

Jyrki Saarinen Professor of Photonics Applications and Commercialization University of Eastern Finland (Finland)

Petri Koikkalainen Counselor of Science and Higher Education Finnish Embassy (Finland)

 

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Event Details

FORMAT: Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A.
MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available nearby.
SETUP: Theater style seating.