DIWA Biannual Meeting in Turku

11.3.2026 9.00.00 → 12.3.2026 14.30.00 Europe/Helsinki

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Biannual_info

Biannual_timetable_updated.pdf

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9.00 → 9.45 Welcome words

Opening of the Turku Biannual:
Welcome words from Flagship Directors and Turku Coordination team.
Keynote and intro to A´Pelago's start-up accelerator by Patrik Anckar.

Puhujat: Annukka Pekkarinen (University of Turku), Björn Klöve (University of Oulu), Mandi Hannula (University of Turku), Patrik Anckar (A´Pelago), Petteri Alho (University of Turku), Riikka Saari (University of Turku)

9.45 → 10.15 Coffee break

10.15 → 11.30 PhD Researchers: AI evaluation metrics co-design session (for those participating in Water Digitalization course)

For phds

Koollekutsujat: Elizabeth Carter (University of Oulu), Maija Taka (Aalto University)

10.15 → 11.45 PhD Researchers: Workshop – Networking pitches (for those not participating in the Digitization course)

For phds

Koollekutsujat: Elsa Culler (University of Oulu), Mandi Hannula (University of Turku)

10.15 → 11.30 PostDocs: Workshop – Collaborations

Activitites for DIWA postdocs

Koollekutsujat: Mia Pihlajamäki (Aalto University), Petteri Alho (University of Turku)

10.15 → 11.45 Seniors / PI's / Supervisors: Workshop – Brainstorming specific funding calls

Koollekutsujat: Annukka Pekkarinen (University of Turku), Riikka Saari (University of Turku)

11.45 → 13.15 Lunch

Lunch will be served at restaurant Grädda.

13.00 → 14.45 PhD Researchers: Workshop - Career Planning (2/2 PhD Researchers)

For phds

Koollekutsujat: Annukka Pekkarinen (University of Turku), Maija Taka (Aalto University)

13.00 → 14.45 PhD Researchers: Workshop - Career planning (1/2 of PhD Researchers)

For phds

Koollekutsujat: Elsa Culler (University of Oulu), Mandi Hannula (University of Turku), Riikka Saari (University of Oulu)

13.15 → 14.45 Seniors / PI's / Supervisors & Postdocs: Workshop - Collaborations (Academic, ideation, EU-funding)

These sessions are for Senior Researchers / PI's and PostDocs.

Koollekutsujat: Lauri Keskinen (University of Turku), Petteri Alho (University of Turku)

14.45 → 15.15 Coffee break

15.15 → 16.00 Summaries & reflection on DAY 1

Interactive discussions and reflections on the first day of the Turku Biannual.

Puhujat: Annukka Pekkarinen (University of Turku), Mandi Hannula (University of Turku), Riikka Saari (University of Turku)

18.00 → 22.00 Dinner at Turku Castle

Dinner will take place at the Turku castle. We have arranged bus transportation to the Turku castle. Please see further details in the Biannual information package.

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9.00 → 9.45 Career panel

Career panel for all Flagship personnel.

Puhujat: Annukka Pekkarinen (University of Turku), Mandi Hannula (University of Turku), Riikka Saari (University of Turku)

9.45 → 10.15 Coffee break

10.15 → 11.45 PhDs & PostDocs: A'Pelago Matchmaking

Koollekutsujat: Matilda Gustafsson (A´Pelago), Patrik Anckar (A´Pelago), Riikka Saari (University of Turku), Sini Toivonen (A´Pelago)

10.15 → 11.30 Seniors / PI's / Supervisors: RT Dicussions

11.45 → 13.15 Lunch

Restaurant Grädda

13.00 → 14.00 Supervisors: Session for supervisors: Topical themes for year two

Session for supervisors

Koollekutsujat: Maija Taka (Aalto University), Mandi Hannula (University of Turku)

13.15 → 14.00 Communications & Societal Impact Session

For PhD Researchers and DIWA staff (all who are not in the supervisor meeting).

Puhujat: Annukka Pekkarinen (University of Turku), Hanna Holappa (University of Oulu), Mia Pihlajamäki (Aalto University)

14.00 → 14.30 Closing remarks