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| Millennium Technology Prize , Millennium Technology Prize Forum
Millennium Technology Prize 2024: Forum & Award Ceremony Highlights
Aalto University's Dipoli welcomed hundreds of guests —leading figures from the technology and science sectors, as well as the business world — to celebrate the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize winner,…Read more ›
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| Diversity , Ecosystems , Partner Companies , Research and Development
TAF’s partner companies discuss R&D, ecosystem cooperation and skilled foreign labor at Futucast
Nokia, Neste, ABB, Metso, Vaisala, and KONE are taking the stage on Futucast to discuss technological innovations, research, and sustainable development. Tune in to hear leading experts from TAF’s partner…Read more ›
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| Life Sciences & Health , Millennium Technology Prize Forum
MTP Forum Speaker interview: “There are numerous examples of companies that are blurring ethical lines to ensure they are not left behind”
Peter Skillman, the Global Head of Design for Royal Philips, says that "AI is a powerful tool that generates near business hysteria with radical roadmap changes and “trials" without full…Read more ›
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| Millennium Technology Prize Forum
MTP Forum Speaker interview: “Quantum computing will enable us to live longer, healthier lives, free from the limitations humans have always faced”
Professor Sabrina Maniscalco is confident that the next technological revolution is set to be Quantum computing integrated with AI. Combined, these two technologies will become the ultimate exponential technology that…Read more ›
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| Millennium Technology Prize
Moving towards a partnership with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Millennium Technology Prize has started cooperation with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The two organizations have signed a Letter of Intent with the aim of moving towards a formal partnership in the future.Read more ›
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| Millennium Technology Prize
President Stubb Continues as Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize
The President of the Republic of Finland has acted as the Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize throughout its 20-year history. The newly inaugurated President, Dr. Alexander Stubb, will continue in this role.Read more ›
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| Life Sciences & Health , Millennium Technology Prize
What is the value of persistence in an innovation process? A discussion with Millennium Technology Prize winner Robert Langer and applied psychology researcher Elisabet Lahti
Innovation is not solely about groundbreaking ideas; it’s about the perseverance and determination to push boundaries even when faced with challenges. We interviewed Millennium Technology Prize winner Robert Langer and applied psychology researcher Elisabet Lahti to understand what it takes to succeed in the long game of impactful innovation.Read more ›
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| Diversity , ICT & Smart Systems , Materials & Manufacturing
Interview with Lulu Zhang from KONE: ”The many opportunities for women in tech go beyong just coding”
“There are so many opportunities in tech, and not everything is coding,” explains Lulu Zhang, head of Digital Enabling Platforms at KONE IT. During almost two decades in the IT sector, Lulu has taken the plunge into new waters many times. Read more ›
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| Young Researchers
“Discussing science and technology directly with the pioneers of the field was surreal” – The Global Young Scientists Summit exceeded the expectations of our participants from Finland
The ten top young scientists nominated from Finland to Singapore’s reputed conference returned home inspired, and with many new ideas and connections from around the world.Read more ›
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| Energy & Environment , ICT & Smart Systems
How is AI transforming innovation at companies and universities? Three innovation leaders share their experiences
AI has rapidly changed how we work, making ideation and creative work less dependent on human thinking. So, how exactly does AI change the way researchers and R&D units innovate? We discussed the topic with three innovation and research leaders from Neste, OP Financial Group and the University of Helsinki.Read more ›
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