NDN Conference 2026

Monday, September 07 2026

08:45 - 09:00

Please check timings for your side meeting individually, they may deviate from the standard programme slots. For questions, please reach out to the chair of the meeting.

	Side Meetings I ROOM: TBD	Side Meetings III ROOM: TBD	Side Meetings V ROOM: Stina
09:00 - 12:00	Side meeting - CAG Session chair: Jørgen Qvist X Track: Side Meetings I Location: TBD Date: Monday, September 07 2026 09:00 - 12:00 Description: N/A Register at https://nordunet.nemtilmeld.dk/200/ Read more X Name: Jørgen Qvist Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A	Side Meeting SIG-EDU Session chair: Gyöngyi Horvath X Track: Side Meetings III Location: TBD Date: Monday, September 07 2026 09:00 - 12:00 Description: Please read more here https://wiki.geant.org/spaces/NE/pages/1530167322/2026-09-07+-+09+00+-+17+00+CEST+-+19th+SIG-EDU+meeting Register at https://events.geant.org/event/2187/ Read more X Name: Gyöngyi Horvath Organisation: GÉANT Biography: N/A	Side Meeting PC COMM Session chair: Ania Goscinna-Poulsen X Track: Side Meetings V Location: Stina Date: Monday, September 07 2026 09:00 - 12:00 Description: N/A Read more X Name: Ania Goscinna-Poulsen Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A

12:00 - 13:00

LUNCH

	Side Meetings I ROOM: TBD	Side Meetings II ROOM: TBD	Side Meetings III ROOM: TBD
13:00 - 17:00	Side meeting - CAG cont'd Session chair: Jørgen Qvist X Track: Side Meetings I Location: TBD Date: Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00 Description: Closed meeting Register at https://nordunet.nemtilmeld.dk/200/ Read more X Name: Jørgen Qvist Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A	Side meeting - Cooperative Campus Network Services & Management Session chair: Maurice van den Akker X Track: Side Meetings II Location: TBD Date: Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00 Description: The management of campus networks is in flux. There is a strong demand for stable campus networks, while the playing field is becoming more complex. Although management platforms and tools become more intelligent, they come with a cost of licenses and/or data. There is an opportunity for NRENs and their institutes to work together in managing their campus networks using open source tools and open standards to stay or become more sovereign. We have stories to share: successes but also failures. Opportunities, but also risks. Come join this session to learn, share your ideas and get inspired! This session is organised by SIG-CNaaS Register at https://community.geant.org/sig-cnaas/ Read more X Name: Maurice van den Akker Organisation: Surf Biography: N/A	Side Meeting SIG-EDU Session chair: Gyöngyi Horvath X Track: Side Meetings III Location: TBD Date: Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00 Description: Please read more here https://wiki.geant.org/spaces/NE/pages/1530167322/2026-09-07+-+09+00+-+17+00+CEST+-+19th+SIG-EDU+meeting Register at https://events.geant.org/event/2187/ Read more X Name: Gyöngyi Horvath Organisation: GÉANT Biography: N/A

Tuesday, September 08 2026

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

	Plenary ROOM: Lilla Salen
09:00 - 10:30	Opening Session Session chair: Jonny Lundin X Track: Plenary Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Description: N/A Read more X Name: Jonny Lundin Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A
	Welcome to Luleå Maria Häll X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Maria Häll Organisation: Biography: N/A Read more NORDUnet CEO update Valter Nordh X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Valter Nordh Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: CEO for NORDUnet since 2022 Read more Keynote Opening Katarina Gårdfeldt X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Katarina Gårdfeldt Organisation: Swedish Polar Research Sekretariat Biography: Director of the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat Read more

Plenary

ROOM: Lilla Salen

09:00 - 10:30

Opening Session

Session chair: Jonny Lundin

Welcome to Luleå Maria Häll

NORDUnet CEO update Valter Nordh

Keynote Opening Katarina Gårdfeldt

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

	Track 1 ROOM: Lilla Salen	Track 2 ROOM: Martin + Ingemar	Track 3 ROOM: "Library"
11:00 - 12:30	Network - Architecture to support AI Session chair: Jani Myyry X Track: Track 1 Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: AI is reshaping demands on modern networks, driving significant changes for both research networks and commercial service providers. This session will explore how AI‑optimized datacenter architectures and next‑generation WAN designs are evolving to support large‑scale training and distributed workloads, and will also discuss the planned Hypercon connectivity infrastructure aimed at meeting the extreme capacity needs of HPC and data‑intensive research communities. Read more X Name: Jani Myyry Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A	The community we serve Session chair: Licia Florio X Track: Track 2 Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: Research and education networking is not just about network connectivity — it is an enabling platform for science and innovation across disciplines. This session explores how NRENs support our diverse and expanding community: from space research and Arctic monitoring to performing arts, biobanks, and advanced computing. Through a set of concrete examples, we will look at how networks, data infrastructures, and trusted collaboration frameworks are evolving to meet emerging needs — including secure access to sensitive data, large-scale HPC and AI workloads, digital twins, and new cross-border requirements driven by real-world incidents and resilience challenges. Read more X Name: Licia Florio Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A	Providing flexible education Session chair: Vegard Moen X Track: Track 3 Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: Education is undergoing a transformation these year. Gone are the days where the only viable form of teaching was based on physical presence. This transformation has meant increasing reliance on distance learning tools, media storage services, learning management systems etc. The delivery models used to provide the services span from on premise at the institution, through jointly hosted services, to cloud only models. This session will reflect on the lessons learned as well as provide an outlook to where developments are heading in this area. Read more X Name: Vegard Moen Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A
	AI Data centres Andy Long X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Andy Long Organisation: Verda Biography: Andy has over 30 years experience in AI, Cloud, HPC infrastructure, Telecoms and Finance in leadership roles. Prior to Verda, Andy was CEO of Hydro66, an award winning 100% renewable powered datacentre in the north of Sweden and held leadership roles at Nexgen Cloud, Easynet, BSkyB, Fisher Investments and AllianceBernstein. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh. Read more EuroHPC Hypercon Craig Volp X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Craig Volp Organisation: GÉANT Biography: N/A Read more Network Architecture to support AI - WAN Fredrik Korsbäck X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Fredrik Korsbäck Organisation: Meta Biography: N/A Read more	The EC view about EU e-Infrastructure landscape and its future development Peter Szegedi X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Peter Szegedi Organisation: European Commission Biography: Peter is a dedicated leader with over 20 years of experience driving impactful change across commercial and public sectors. His expertise spans policy, program, project, and people management, with a strong focus on large-scale digital IT transformation, public procurement tenders, and multi-national research initiatives. At the European Commission, Peter shapes digital policies on open science cloud (EOSC), high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI Factories), and research network connectivity through GÉANT. Previously at Oracle, he excelled as a solution engineer and cloud architect, later advancing to Digital Transformation Specialist for the EMEA public sector, education and research markets. His role at GÉANT Association (formerly TERENA) involved defining and implementing cloud technology policies for higher education & research, collaborating closely with the European Commission. With extensive experience as an EC project coordinator and open-source community organizer, Peter brings strategic vision and a results-driven approach to every initiative. Read more ELIXIR Europe - Enabling access to large-scale European life science data resources for AI development Tommi Nyrönen X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Tommi Nyrönen Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A Read more	LMS services in the Nordic - present state and future delvelopment Haakon Aasprong X Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: LMS platforms are the glue in the digital ecosystem, connecting a wide range of services. The Nordic countries have different traditions for managing national shared LMS services. In this session, we share experiences related to the use of LMSs and discuss the opportunities and challenges for this important service. Read more X Name: Haakon Aasprong Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A Read more Perspectives on media strategy and collaboration on media platforms Erik Lundberg X Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: The Nordic NRENs organize collaboration on media platforms for teaching and research. The development of these solutions is influenced by changes in user needs, the supplier market, privacy legislation, the need for long‑term storage, integrations with other platforms in the digital learning environment, and, not least, the opportunities and challenges associated with the introduction of artificial intelligence in these platforms. Read more X Name: Erik Lundberg Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

	Track 1 ROOM: Lilla Salen	Track 2 ROOM: Martin + Ingemar	Track 3 ROOM: "Library"
14:00 - 15:30	Quantum and Time & Frequency networks Session chair: Maria Isabel Gandia Carriedo X Track: Track 1 Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Description: Research and Education Networks carry more than just IP traffic. Quantum networks and security are redefining the future of communications, enabling secure transmissions through quantum key distribution and the transmission of quantum information across distances. Time and frequency networks deliver precise synchronization and accurate timing across distributed systems, supporting critical applications in telecommunications, geo-positioning, power grid management, and scientific research. The former NTP protocol, that was previously enough for time synchronisation, does not deliver enough accuracy for these demanding applications. So, National Metrology Institutes are currently offering ultra-precise Time and Frequency through optical networks. This session will showcase the latests developments in quantum networking and optical time and frequency distribution. Read more X Name: Maria Isabel Gandia Carriedo Organisation: CUC - BCN Biography: Maria Isabel Gandia is the Network Communications Manager at the Consortium of Services for the Universities in Catalonia (CSUC), responsible for the management of the Regional Research and Education Network (Anella Científica), the Neutral Internet Point in Catalonia (CATNIX) and their additional services. She is a Telecommunications Engineer and participates in the GÉANT project on behalf of RedIRIS, leading the work on the Network eAcademy. She is also a member of the GÉANT Community Committee, the Steering Committee of the Special Interest Group for Network Operation Centres, SIG-NOC, and the ESNOG board of directors.	Digital Twins Session chair: Bruno de Troch X Track: Track 2 Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Description: Digital Twins are virtual replicas of physical systems that often enable real-time monitoring, simulation and optimisation across diverse domains. By integrating sensor data, analytics, and modeling, these dynamic representations bridge the physical and digital worlds to support decision-making and predict system behavior. Hence they are transforming our ability to understand, manage, and optimise complex systems, whether they span (a subset of) telecommunications networks or even the Earth itself. This session explores the applicability of digital twin technology in very different domains and at very different scale. Together, these cases demonstrate the versatility and growing importance of digital twin approaches in addressing contemporary technical and environmental challenges. Read more X Name: Bruno de Troch Organisation: Nokia Biography: N/A	Enabling Access Session chair: Licia Florio X Track: Track 3 Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Description: Identity is a foundational enabler for accessing online resources and the NREN community has been at the forefront of developing and providing federated access for more than a decade. During this period, the landscape has shifted dramatically; technology has evolved, policies have tightened, and expectations around how digital identities and user information are shared have changed. Today, academic identity solutions increasingly intersect with commercial managed services creating both opportunities and uncertainties. Which raises the question - where do we go next? What are the new developments in the T&I services in our community? What challenges lie ahead? And how do we ensure our T&I services remain innovative, trusted, and sustainable? Read more X Name: Licia Florio Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A
	Why are we still talking about time and frequency and Results from the Nordic implementation Lars Fischer Raimena Veisllari X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Lars Fischer Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: Joined NORDUnet in 2006 following a career in the telecom industry. Lars has worked on a great number of projects and been dedicated to the joint efforts with GÉANT where he also serves on their board of directors. Read more X Name: Raimena Veisllari Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A Read more NordiQCI – networking with the stars Martin Bech Timothy Gibbon X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: This presentation shares the ambitions, plans and recent progress of the NordicQCI project. This cross-border initiative creates secure quantum infrastructure (submarine fiber, QKD satellite, trusted nodes etc.) links between Finland, Estonia and Sweden. We present ongoing deployment steps, technologies, challenges (including inter-domain key management) and synergies with neighboring QCI networks. Furthermore, in development is our custom optical ground station in Stockholm, which validates QKD technologies from low earth orbit and connects the Nordics with the rest of Europe. Read more X Name: Martin Bech Organisation: DeiC Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Timothy Gibbon Organisation: RISE, Research Institute of Sweden Biography: Timothy Gibbon is the coordinator of the NordicQCI project. He is a researcher at the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and collaborates with industry and academia across topics of quantum, photonics, biophysics and telecoms. Timothy holds a PhD in Physics and was previously Associate Professor at Nelson Mandela University. Read more	Climate Digital Twins for Destination Earth Devaraju Narayanappa X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: Destination Earth (DestinE) is advancing the use of climate digital twins to better understand future climate risks and impacts. This presentation provides an overview of developments from both ClimateDT and TerraDT, highlighting enhanced Earth system modelling capabilities, new Digital Twin Components, and their integration within the DestinE ecosystem. The talk will also discuss the challenges of managing large climate simulation outputs and evolving approaches based on Data Bridge services, federated access, and distributed storage architectures that support scalable access to climate data, applications, and scientific workflows. Read more X Name: Devaraju Narayanappa Organisation: CSC Biography: Devaraju Narayanappa is a Senior Application Scientist at CSC – IT Center for Science, Finland. His work focuses on high-performance computing, climate modelling, and digital twin technologies supporting large-scale Earth system simulations. He is actively involved in the European Destination Earth initiative, contributing to the ClimateDT and TerraDT projects, with particular interests in climate data infrastructures, large-scale simulation workflows, and enabling access to climate information through advanced data services and computing platforms. Read more The Optical Network Digital Twin: New Frontiers Beyond QoT Estimation Rocco Dingillo X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: The Optical Network Digital Twin (ONDT) — a real-time, closed-loop representation that estimates end-to-end Quality of Transmission and feeds decisions back into the network — is quickly becoming more than a QoT engine. This talk uses the ONDT as a common thread across new directions the community is actively pushing. First, QoT-aware operations: how the open-source GNPy already lets operators exploit multi-vendor and multi-generation interoperability, tighten conservative design margins, and coordinate spectrum across operators — moving from static, worst-case planning to model-driven decisions. Second, sensing: how the same fiber that carries traffic can also sense it, extending the twin from a model of signal quality to a model of physical integrity — detecting cuts, intrusions and environmental anomalies for critical infrastructure. Third, language: large language models, grounded via retrieval-augmented generation in the twin's live topology and telemetry, as a natural-language interface for troubleshooting and provisioning — promising for management, still risky for closed-loop control. Across all of them, the same open questions recur: open interfaces between the twin's passive (inventory) and active (simulation) layers, and open, shared data to keep every layer accurate. I will close on where hybrid physical/machine-learning optical line system models fit into this picture, and what's still missing before any of these frontiers is production-ready. Read more X Name: Rocco Dingillo Organisation: Polito Biography: N/A Read more	Enabling access to EOSC and EuroHPC Christos Kanellopoulos X Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Christos Kanellopoulos Organisation: GÉANT Biography: N/A Read more The end of the beginning, a story about wallets Stefan Liström X Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: According to the revised eIDAS regulation the EU digital identity wallet should be available for all EU citizens by the end of 2026, will this really happen? As several countries have already notified delays in their timelines we already know not everyone will be ready. However we are getting close! This talk will highlight the current status of the EUDIW, work that you might want to keep an eye on and most importantly, how will this potentially affect all of us working in trust and identity! Read more X Name: Stefan Liström Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more Where is the EUDI Wallet ecosystem heading? Johan Sörmling X Location: "Library" Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: This talk will share Signicat’s view on where the EUDI Wallet ecosystem is heading, what the industry still needs to solve, and what Signicat is building to support it. Read more X Name: Johan Sörmling Organisation: Signicat Biography: Johan Sörmling is VP Reusable Identities & Wallets at Signicat, where he is responsible for the strategy and direction for EUDI Wallets and reusable identities. He has worked with digital identity and authentication for more than 15 years, across both technology, product and business roles. Today his focus is very much on how we move EUDI Wallets from regulation, pilots and PowerPoints into something that actually works in the real world. At Signicat, Johan works closely with the product and technology teams on both sides of the wallet ecosystem — how organisations can accept identities and attestations from wallets, but also how they can issue credentials and services into them. Read more

15:30 - 16:00

Coffee Break

	Plenary ROOM: Lilla Salen
16:00 - 17:30	Lightning Talks Session chair: Licia Florio X Track: Plenary Location: Lilla Salen Date: Tuesday, September 08 2026 16:00 - 17:30 Description: N/A Read more X Name: Licia Florio Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A

17:30 - 19:00

Reception at the meeting area

Wednesday, September 09 2026

	Plenary ROOM: Lilla Salen
09:00 - 10:30	Wednesday Plenary Session Session chair: Bruno de Troch X Track: Plenary Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Description: N/A Read more X Name: Bruno de Troch Organisation: Nokia Biography: N/A
	Keynote: How to train an Astronaut Kris Capelle X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: Kris Capelle, head of training activities at the European Astronaut Centre in Köln, Germany, is ready to introduce NDN 2026 participants to the world of human spaceflight. Read more X Name: Kris Capelle Organisation: European Astronaut Centre Biography: N/A Read more Keynote: Sensing the Deep Ocean Mikael Mazur X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Mikael Mazur Organisation: Nokia Bell Labs Biography: N/A Read more

Plenary

ROOM: Lilla Salen

09:00 - 10:30

Wednesday Plenary Session

Session chair: Bruno de Troch

Keynote: How to train an Astronaut Kris Capelle

Keynote: Sensing the Deep Ocean Mikael Mazur

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

	Track 1 ROOM: Lilla Salen	Track 2 ROOM: Martin + Ingemar	Track 3 ROOM: "Library"
11:00 - 12:30	Fibre sensing Session chair: Jani Myyry X Track: Track 1 Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: Presentations will give a short view over the available fiber-optic-based sensing technologies, but the main focus will be the scattering-based sensing technologies and its implementation scenarios. Read more X Name: Jani Myyry Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A	Security Compliance: Where are we now and what comes next? Session chair: Jonny Lundin X Track: Track 2 Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: With the introduction of NIS2 and the continued global adoption of ISO/IEC 27001, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex and demanding security compliance landscape. While many have mature information security management systems in place, NIS2 raises the bar with stricter governance, accountability, incident reporting, and supply chain security requirements - particularly for essential and important entities across the EU. This session will provide the latest updates what you need to know about NIS2 combined with an overview how to successfully implement ISO27001 at a University. Read more X Name: Jonny Lundin Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A	How AI is changing education Session chair: Vegard Moen X Track: Track 3 Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: Education in an AI-driven and changing the world. AI is reshaping education in secondary schools and higher education, challenging traditional curricula, teaching, and assessment. This session explores how education systems are adapting to AI and preparing learners for a rapidly changing world. Read more X Name: Vegard Moen Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A
	Fiber optic sensing technology overview Kurosh Bozorgebrahimi X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: The talk will give an overview over available fiber optic sensing technology with focus on deployment over fiber cables used for optical communication purposes. Read more X Name: Kurosh Bozorgebrahimi Organisation: Sikt Biography: Kurosh Bozorgebrahimi is Senior Advisor in Optical Networks at Sikt-Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research. He has a long and deep expertise in optical fiber communication and advanced fiber optic services. He holds a master's degree in physical Electronics with focus on Optical Communication from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 1995 and has extensive industry experience from his time at Telenor’s transport network and innovation divisions. He joined Sikt in 2006 and have been working with a mix of optical related research and operation projects. Read more Fibre Sensing - Applications Chris Atherton X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Chris Atherton Organisation: GÉANT Biography: N/A Read more Two years of NORDUnet, DeiC, and GEUS collaboration on fiber sensing for seismology in the Baltic Sea Tine Larsen X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: The Nord Stream sabotage in 2022 underscored the need for new technology for subsea monitoring. While the blasts were well recorded by traditional seismographs on land, the events highlighted the lack of offshore sensors for detection, higher precision location, and analysis of events. This led GEUS to the acquisition of an ASN OptoDAS interrogator that can turn a fiber optic cable into thousands of small seismometers. The primary interest of GEUS in this context is the detection of earthquakes, both natural tectonic earthquakes and small induced tremors from human activities such as CO2 sequestration in the subsurface. However, seismological methods detect anything that shakes if it is big enough or close enough to the instruments, leaving it to the seismologists and their algorithms to distinguish and classify the recorded events. Through a collaboration between NORDUnet, DeiC, and GEUS we were able to experiment with DAS data acquisition on the Aurora Cable from Rønne to Sassnitz from a long-term monitoring perspective. Along the way we identified challenges related to geo referencing, cable grounding, and heavy data volumes, and we were able to get information on cable stability on the seabed. We have detected many earthquakes and subsea blasts and also noted signals from ships and a single submarine. Work is ongoing to set up a pipeline for integrating real-time DAS data with data from the Danish seismological network for routine monitoring. A DeiC data connection between the landing point in Rønne and GEUS has been set up to transfer the 1Tb/day data volume being generated by the OptoDAS. Read more X Name: Tine Larsen Organisation: GEUS Biography: Tine B. Larsen is a Senior Research Seismologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS). She holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics and Scientific Computing and has 25+ years of experience in seismology. A central part of her job is seismological monitoring covering the whole range from microseismicity in CCS to earthquake monitoring, glacial earthquakes and nuclear explosion monitoring. She works with data from seismographs as well as from DAS on subsea cables. Read more	Cybersecurity & compliance – NIS2 is in force Björn Sjöholm X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: The NIS2 Directive is now in force, introducing stricter cybersecurity and governance requirements for organizations across critical and important sectors within the EU. This presentation provides an overview of how compliance and cybersecurity responsibilities within organizations need to be aligned. The challenges from overlapping requirements across multiple regulations will be addressed. We will discuss common compliance challenges and provide practical tips on how to manage them effectively. Read more X Name: Björn Sjöholm Organisation: Unidot Biography: Björn Sjöholm is a cybersecurity specialist and entrepreneur with more than 35 years of experience in IT Security, information security, and compliance. He has held roles as an advisor, auditor, speaker, and trainer. Björn has founded and grown companies such as Unilog Systems, Europoint Networking, and Seadot Cybersecurity, and has also held management roles at Nexus and Nixu. He is currently active in his own company, Unidot. Björn holds a M.Sc. in Computer Science and is certified as a CISSP, CISM and CRISC. Read more Implementation of 27001 at Tartu University Elin Nurges X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: Building an information security management system in a large, decentralised university is rarely a straightforward exercise. This session presents the University of Tartu's path to becoming the first ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified university in Estonia, tracing the work from initial groundwork through to successful certification. The presentation looks at how the ISMS was established in practice: defining the scope across a complex research and teaching environment, embedding risk management into everyday operations, selecting the controls that delivered genuine value, and securing meaningful engagement across faculties and support units. A university is not a typical organisation in this regard. Academic freedom, open research, distributed governance and a broad, heterogeneous system landscape all shape what is achievable, and the session addresses openly where the requirements of the standard meet the realities of academic life. Read more X Name: Elin Nurges Organisation: Tartu University Biography: Elin Nurges is the Chief Information Security Officer and Information Security Advisor at the University of Tartu, where she led the work that made it the first ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified university in Estonia. She has more than ten years of experience in information security, spanning ISO 27001, 27005 and 31000, NIS2, GDPR, ITIL processes, risk and continuity management, and internal and external auditing. Alongside her work at the university, Elin advises and audits organisations across Estonia's regulated sectors and teaches and trains information security professionals and auditors. Her focus is on turning standards into practical, workable management systems in complex, real-world environments. Read more Incident response together with suppliers David Heed X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: When security incidents cross organizational boundaries, compliance obligations multiply exponentially. This presentation examines a spring 2026 incident where SUNET coordinated compliance management between Instructure/Canvas and multiple customers. We'll explore compliance-driven supplier management practices, incident handling aligned with regulatory requirements, structured incident reporting obligations, and transparent stakeholder communication. Drawing from real-world lessons, we'll examine how compliance frameworks guide incident response; vendor risk assessment, and risk mitigation strategies. Read more X Name: David Heed Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more	What happens when an entire country decides that AI should transform not only the use of technology in schools, but teaching and learning itself? Maia Boltovsky X Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: AI Leap is a national initiative launched under the vision of the President of the Republic of Estonia, inspired by his statement: “We’ll learn to use artificial intelligence not the most, but the smartest.” In collaboration with OpenAI, Estonia has created access to ChatGPT-based learning tools for all upper secondary school teachers and students, while simultaneously rethinking how teaching and learning can evolve in the age of generative AI. But AI Leap is far from being a technology deployment project. At its core lies a deeper educational question: how can AI support curiosity, independent thinking, and meaningful learning rather than simply automate schoolwork? At the same time, researchers from the University of Tartu, in collaboration with Stanford University, are studying the real educational impact of the initiative. The presentation will explore the ambitions behind AI Leap, the challenges and risks emerging along the way, and the early signals of success — as Estonia attempts one of the world’s most ambitious national AI-in-education developments. Read more X Name: Maia Boltovsky Organisation: AI Leap Biography: N/A Read more Rethinking assessment in times of AI Andreas Robertsen X Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: AI is fundamentally changing the way we need to think about digital assessment. Much indicates that assessment methods will have to change, and there is a need to use existing services in new ways. In this session, we share examples of new approaches to assessment" Read more X Name: Andreas Robertsen Organisation: The Arctic University of Norway Biography: N/A Read more

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

	Track 1 ROOM: Lilla Salen	Track 2 ROOM: Martin + Ingemar	Track 3 ROOM: "Library"
14:00 - 15:30	Campus networks Session chair: Vidar Faltinsen X Track: Track 1 Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Description: Managing a campus network requires handling diverse devices and tools, making the automation and orchestration of the configuration and management of the network vital to succeed. Several NRENs offer Campus Network Management as a Service (CNaaS), which has evolved from an initial setup-heavy approach to a flexible, continuously improved service, including the Wifi network of the campuses in many cases. This session will share the latest developments, lessons learned, and future directions for CNaaS and wifi networks. Read more X Name: Vidar Faltinsen Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A	DDOS mitigation Session chair: Jonny Lundin X Track: Track 2 Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Description: R&E networks connect universities, laboratories, and data-intensive research facilities, providing high-bandwidth access. In this context, DDoS attacks pose unique challenges due to the scale, diversity, and openness of the infrastructure which can mean the disruption of access to critical services. Mitigating such attacks requires specialized strategies, including high-capacity traffic scrubbing, collaborative threat intelligence sharing, automated detection and response systems, and resilient network architectures that can handle traffic spikes without impacting legitimate users. In this session, we will see examples of attacks and mitigations as well as success and horror stories around them. THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED Read more X Name: Jonny Lundin Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A	Stakeholder management Session chair: Kristina Lillemets X Track: Track 3 Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Description: Is stakeholder management in a National Research and Education Network (NREN) fundamentally different from that of a traditional corporate business? This session explores what distinguishes NREN stakeholder management from corporate models. While businesses often optimise for customers, shareholders, and market competition, NRENs must balance consensus-building, public value, shared governance, and community engagement, often across national and international boundaries. The session will examine how we as NRENs navigate the tension between service delivery and community ownership, align Sales-like activities with Procurement realities, and engage our constituency as active participants rather than passive customers. Read more X Name: Kristina Lillemets Organisation: Tartu University Biography: N/A
	The CNaaS landscape in Europe Maurice van den Akker X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Maurice van den Akker Organisation: Surf Biography: N/A Read more Why we chose CNaaS as our networking solution Jakob Mellberg X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: The talk will follow Örebro University's journey in selecting CNaaS as its campus network solution and how the close partnership with SUNET contributed to the project's success and became a positive example within the department. Read more X Name: Jakob Mellberg Organisation: Sunet Biography: Jakob Mellberg is an IT architect and software developer who spends his time building and maintaining campus networks. He’s passionate about bridging the gap between networking and software, with years of hands-on experience in the field. Read more The Nordic CNaaS landscape Mikael Ottosson X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Mikael Ottosson Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more	Panel discussion Jani Sirpoma Jerome Meyer Martin Bech Rikard Johansson Rune Sydskjør X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Jani Sirpoma Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Jerome Meyer Organisation: Nokia Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Martin Bech Organisation: DeiC Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Rikard Johansson Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Rune Sydskjør Organisation: Sikt Biography: Rune Sydskjør has 25 years of experience in networking and security and is team lead for the role eduCSC/Sikt has as a sectoral CERT for Norwegian research and education under the Ministry of Education and Research. Rune has himself been part of the team operating the research network (Uninett), which is among Norway's most powerful network infrastructures. Having access to and experiencing the activity across such a diverse environment as the knowledge sector has given Rune a unique insight and extensive experience in handling various types of attacks, such as DDoS attacks. Read more	Stakeholder Management Jakob-Steen Madsen X Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Jakob-Steen Madsen Organisation: AAU Biography: N/A Read more UniDig.se Johan Johansson X Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Johan Johansson Organisation: UniDig Biography: N/A Read more CSC's customer care model Laura Lutola Mari Riipinen X Location: "Library" Date: Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Laura Lutola Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Mari Riipinen Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A Read more

15:30 - 16:30

Find the way to the harbour

16:30 - 18:00

Boat transfer to dinner - time for social networking

18:00 - 22:00

Dinner at Brändön Lodge - https://www.brandonlodgelapland.com/

22:00 - 22:45

Transfer (coach) back to Kulturens Hus, Luleå

Thursday, September 10 2026

	Track 1 ROOM: Lilla Salen	Track 2 ROOM: Martin + Ingemar	Track 3 ROOM: "Library"
09:00 - 10:30	Bridging Borders: Geopolitics, Collaboration, and the Evolving Role of NRENs Session chair: Neil Shewry X Track: Track 1 Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Description: As NRENs continue to underpin global scientific collaboration, their role is increasingly shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, digital sovereignty concerns, and the demand for resilient, secure infrastructure. This panel brings together international NREN leaders and experts to explore how these forces are influencing strategy, partnerships, and service delivery across regions. Panellists will share perspectives on maintaining trust and interoperability in a divided digital landscape, balancing national interests with global research needs, and ensuring equitable access to advanced networking capabilities. Key themes include the future of international connectivity, data governance and sovereignty, cybersecurity collaboration, and the role of regional alliances in sustaining innovation. The session will also highlight practical examples of successful global cooperation and discuss pathways to strengthen collective resilience in the face of uncertainty. Designed for policymakers, network operators, researchers, and institutional leaders, this panel offers a timely and strategic view of how NRENs can continue to connect the world—despite an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. Read more X Name: Neil Shewry Organisation: Jisc Biography: Neil Shewry has spent over 20 years working in the R&E community, and is currently Director of Networks at Jisc. He leads the national strategy and long-term evolution of Janet, the UK’s research and education network; setting the vision for the UK’s most advanced digital infrastructure, ensuring it remains a resilient, sovereign platform underpinning the UK’s research, education, and innovation ecosystem. Neil oversees long-term investment and partnerships, shaping connectivity for data-intensive science, AI, and global collaboration. He also works closely with security leaders to ensure Janet supports the UK’s collective cyber resilience through secure-by-design principles. With a strong focus on governance and value optimisation, Neil brings together strategy, architecture, and delivery to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of global research connectivity. Neil represents Jisc at the GÉANT General Assembly. Neil holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Wales, Swansea. He also serves as Chair of Governors at a local school, and is a Scout leader.	Sustainability Session chair: Maria Isabel Gandia Carriedo X Track: Track 2 Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Description: According to an MIT Research, data centers alone could account for up to 21% of overall global energy demand by 2030. With the raise of AI, increasingly powerful datacentres and the use of cutting-edge technology, digital infrastructure has become one of the main power consumers, with a huge impact on the environmental footprint. In this session, we plan to explore innovative approaches to reduce this environmental impact, addressing power consumption, energy efficiency, and sustainable design in network equipment, data centres, and related ICT systems. Read more X Name: Maria Isabel Gandia Carriedo Organisation: CUC - BCN Biography: Maria Isabel Gandia is the Network Communications Manager at the Consortium of Services for the Universities in Catalonia (CSUC), responsible for the management of the Regional Research and Education Network (Anella Científica), the Neutral Internet Point in Catalonia (CATNIX) and their additional services. She is a Telecommunications Engineer and participates in the GÉANT project on behalf of RedIRIS, leading the work on the Network eAcademy. She is also a member of the GÉANT Community Committee, the Steering Committee of the Special Interest Group for Network Operation Centres, SIG-NOC, and the ESNOG board of directors.	Educational interoperability Session chair: Kristina Lillemets X Track: Track 3 Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Description: European University Alliances are reshaping how higher education institutions collaborate across borders — but the digital systems that support student exchange often remain fragmented. From mobility nominations and course selection to identity management, learning agreements, grading, and transcript exchange, universities still rely on a patchwork of local platforms, bespoke integrations, and manual processes that don’t scale to alliance-level ambitions. In this section will explore why increased interoperability between university IT systems has become a strategic requirement for enabling seamless student exchange in Europe and how to overcome the practical barriers institutions face today. Read more X Name: Kristina Lillemets Organisation: Tartu University Biography: N/A
	Panel discussion Alex Bushell Alexander van den Hil David Patterson X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Alex Bushell Organisation: CANARIE Biography: Alex Bushell has worked in progressive roles at CANARIE, the federal partner in Canada’s National Research and Education Network, since 2016. In his current role as Director, Public Affairs, he is accountable for leading government relations, policy engagement, and public affairs strategy for the organization, and advancing strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of CANARIE’s executive team.. Additionally, Alex serves as a member of Secretariat of the Global R&E Network CEO Forum, a group of executive leaders from a range of leading national and regional research and education networks from around the world. Prior to joining CANARIE, Alex spent six years working for national politicians in both Canada and the U.K. In Ottawa, Alex worked on analyzing and producing policy on a range of consumer-related finance and industry topics, including spectrum allocation and credit card regulation. Alex has also worked in the private sector as a government relations consultant, proving strategy and insight to leading consumer tech companies. Alex holds a BA (Hons.) in Politics and Parliamentary Studies from the University of Leeds in the U.K., and an MA in Political Science from Carleton University. Read more X Name: Alexander van den Hil Organisation: SURF Biography: Alexander van den Hil is an international policy and strategy advisor at SURF, where he discusses the importance of maintaining the Netherlands' position as a digital hub in Europe. He is involved in discussions about the balance between national autonomy and international clout, the risks and benefits of international cooperation, and the importance of making conscious choices in collaboration. His insights are valuable for understanding the complexities of digital leadership and the need for strategic partnerships in the digital age. Read more X Name: David Patterson Organisation: Jisc Biography: I am Head of International at Jisc, which is a really broad and varied role as “international” cuts across almost all parts of our business. I offer relationship management for NRENs, universities, and UK sector bodies who want to work more closely with Jisc on international collaborations. It’s my job to understand the needs of our members and align the parts of Jisc to respond to international challenges – essentially getting the right people in the room to deliver results. Some of the themes I’ve worked on this year include: • Initiating the Security Policy Alliance • The GEANT Twinning Programme • Satellite eduroam • Jisc’s support for transnational education • Secure travel advice for senior leaders • Business development for Jisc products and services • Governance of international activity at Jisc • Policy alignment with UK sector bodies I’m based in Edinburgh, UK and travel extensively around the country speaking to our members and stakeholders Read more	GreenCode Constitution: Agent Principles for Optimizing Code and LLM Inference Energy Use Esther Hahyeon Kim X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) are effective for automated software engineering, yet LLM-based code optimization has largely overlooked energy consumption. We introduce GreenCode Constitution, an agentic framework that equips LLMs with a hierarchy of energy-efficiency principles to automatically detect and refactor energy anti-patterns in existing codebases. Rather than relying on ad hoc prompting, the agent evaluates candidate refactoring against a structured rubric spanning algorithmic complexity, memory behavior, and infrastructure utilization. Applied to the highly optimized llama.cpp inference engine and three other open-source projects, we demonstrate that agents can meaningfully optimize software energy use, including the software behind LLMs themselves. We open-source the constitution and its framework. Read more X Name: Esther Hahyeon Kim Organisation: Aalborg University Biography: Esther Hahyeon is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University (AAU), Department of Computer Science, where her work focuses on reinforcement learning, control optimization, and energy-efficient systems. Until 2025, she was a PhD fellow in the same department, developing reinforcement-learning methods for control optimization grounded in formal methods. She now investigates how to reduce the energy consumption of computing systems, including the software behind large language models themselves. Her current work brings together agentic AI and sustainability. Read more Sustainability -Data Centre Börje Josefsson Juha Oinonen X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Börje Josefsson Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Juha Oinonen Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A Read more Sustainable Working practices in Asiera Andy Byrne X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: Andy Byrne is a Project Manager in the Innovation, Research and Development team at Asiera, Ireland’s National Research and Education Network. Over the past three years, he has led the development and delivery of Asiera’s Sustainability Strategy, with a strong focus on improving network energy efficiency. Guided by Science Based Targets, Asiera has implemented a series of practical, measurable initiatives that have reduced emissions and improved operational efficiency across its network infrastructure. In this talk, Andy will share real world examples of these initiatives, focusing on approaches that are directly applicable to service provider networks. Attendees will gain insight into what works in practice, where the biggest gains can be achieved, and how Network operators can take tangible steps towards more sustainable network operations. Read more X Name: Andy Byrne Organisation: Asiera Biography: Andy Byrne has worked in the networking industry for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in developing long-term strategic plans and advising stakeholders on best approaches within the field of data networking. He is currently a Project Manager at Asiera. His previous roles include Technical Consultant, Account Manager, and NOC Engineer, held across organisations such as Agile Networks, Telindus, eir, and Siemens. He has a strong passion for energy efficiency and is particularly interested in how the industry can deliver more capability and performance while using less energy Read more	Educational interoperability - why is it important Evelien Renders X Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Evelien Renders Organisation: Surf Biography: Evelien Renders is an Advisor for Internationalisation of Education at SURF, the Dutch IT cooperative for education and research. She specializes in system interoperability, IT architecture, and standards in education. Evelien’s background includes roles at Radboud University as Erasmus+ coordinator and information manager. As the President of EUNIS, she advocates for open standards and public values, and fostering collaboration among IT stakeholders in education. Read more Towards Educational Interoperability – The Ladok Edu-API Journey Mattias Sällström X Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: Over the past decade, Ladok has evolved from proprietary integrations towards open, standards-based interoperability. Along the way we have built our own APIs, integrated learning platforms through LIS, contributed to the development of Edu-API, and become the first organization to achieve Edu-API certification. This session shares Ladok's experience from the perspective of a national Student Information System. It covers why we chose to engage in international standardization, what we have learned from adopting and contributing to Edu-API, and how standards can help create a more interoperable educational ecosystem without ignoring national requirements. The session also reflects on the challenges that remain and invites discussion on how institutions, solution providers, and standards organizations can work together to advance educational interoperability. Read more X Name: Mattias Sällström Organisation: LADOK Biography: Mattias Sällström is the architect at the Ladok Consortium, responsible for technical strategy, APIs, and interoperability for Sweden's national student information system. He has been involved in the development of Edu-API from an early stage and led Ladok's work towards becoming the first organization certified for the standard. Mattias represents Ladok in several international standardization initiatives and has a particular interest in API design, interoperability, and building sustainable digital ecosystems for higher educatio Read more EduAPI - technical interoperability through the standardization of APIs Mattias Sällström X Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30 Abstract: API standards are crucial for building technical interoperability in the digital learning environment. LTI has played an important role in connecting functionality to LMS platforms. Now, APIs for student information systems (SIS) have also been standardized through 1EdTech’s eduAPI Read more X Name: Mattias Sällström Organisation: LADOK Biography: Mattias Sällström is the architect at the Ladok Consortium, responsible for technical strategy, APIs, and interoperability for Sweden's national student information system. He has been involved in the development of Edu-API from an early stage and led Ladok's work towards becoming the first organization certified for the standard. Mattias represents Ladok in several international standardization initiatives and has a particular interest in API design, interoperability, and building sustainable digital ecosystems for higher educatio Read more

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

	Track 1 ROOM: Lilla Salen	Track 2 ROOM: Martin + Ingemar	Track 3 ROOM: "Library"
11:00 - 12:30	The future of NRENs - is there one? Session chair: Sabine Jaume X Track: Track 1 Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: This session highlights the urgent and mounting challenges facing Nordic NRENs, now operating on a rapidly shifting and increasingly potentially unsustainable foundation. Pressures from rising costs, escalating cybersecurity threats, and accelerating demand are converging at once. Existing models for funding, infrastructure, and collaboration are being pushed to their limits. Without decisive adaptation, the ability to support research and education at scale is at risk. The session brings together representatives from the Nordic NRENs to discuss that challenges facing the NREN under the inspiring guidance of the two moderators Leif Johansson and Erik Kikkenborg. Read more X Name: Sabine Jaume Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: N/A	Security in the field Session chair: Ingimar Jónsson X Track: Track 2 Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: Risk, Response, Recovery: Learning from real life events From Ransomware to social engineering. What happens when an organisation becomes the victim and what does it take to recover successfully? In this session we will present some real life experiences on what happens during and after a security incident, how did the organisation respond to the incident and what learnings do we take with us. Please note that this session will not be live streamed and presentations will not be uploaded to the programme. Read more X Name: Ingimar Jónsson Organisation: HI Biography: N/A	Data demands for sharing, re-use, and training Session chair: Anne Sofie Fink X Track: Track 3 Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Description: The FAIR Principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability for research outputs, especially datasets, is fundamental to the build-up of the EOSC Federation of nodes to support the sharing and re-use of data in research and innovation. The candidate EOSC nodes will be either adding national or thematic data resources to be used within and across disciplines and borders. The AI Factories comes with high demand for ready to use data/datasets-as-a-service. Demands for FAIR data must seem to be pivotal. In the session we will address the synergies for FAIR data, EOSC Federation, and AI Factories. Read more X Name: Anne Sofie Fink Organisation: DeiC Biography: N/A
	Panel on the future of NRENS Martin Bech Per Nihlén Guðmundur Kjærnested Kimmo Koski Tom Røtting X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Martin Bech Organisation: DeiC Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Per Nihlén Organisation: Sunet Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Guðmundur Kjærnested Organisation: RHnet Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Kimmo Koski Organisation: CSC Biography: N/A Read more X Name: Tom Røtting Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A Read more	Getting closer to understanding the cyberthreat landscape in Norway's Higher Education and Research Øyvind Eilertsen X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Øyvind Eilertsen Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A Read more Logs or It Didn't Happen: Surviving a Platform Sunset Tobias Rødahl Thingnes, X Location: Martin + Ingemar Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Tobias Rødahl Thingnes, Organisation: Sikt Biography: N/A Read more	EOSC nodes Josefine Nordling X Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Josefine Nordling Organisation: CSC Biography: Josefine Nordling is a Senior Open Science Specialist specializing in FAIR implementation, Open Science, persistent identifiers, and research reproducibility. As part of the Finnish EOSC Node, she contributes to the development of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) through the EOSC Federation Handbook and Legal & Governance Working Groups. She also leads internal engagement and use case development and coordinates organizational efforts to advance FAIR adoption. As Deputy Node Coordinator, she supports stakeholder collaboration and the development of sustainable governance and operational practices. Combining agile leadership with strong project management expertise, Josefine helps research organizations advance open, interoperable, and reproducible science Read more Swedish AI factory and data Jeanette Nilsson X Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: What decisions do we want to make ourselves, and what data truly creates value in AI factories? The global race between countries and organizations to lead in leveraging, developing, and gaining economic advantage from new ways of using the data we humans, generate, is fast. What do we want the data-driven landscape in the Nordic to look like? How are we working together to ensure that the skills, opportunities and infrastructure will shape outcomes in line with the values that define the Nordic region. Read more X Name: Jeanette Nilsson Organisation: ri.se Biography: Jeanette Nilsson has an engineering degree from Luleå University of Technology and has worked with business development on a national, regional and local basis. She has close to five years of experience working with lobbying in Brussels. Currently, Nilsson works at RISE as AI Ecosystem expert with the goal of making Sweden leading in Europe when it comes to using artificial intelligence technology to strengthen societal development. Jeanette is also active in HPC community and part of the group that is building up Swedens AI Factory with the responsibility of connecting industry and SME. Jeanette is a board member of BDVA and leading the AI Agendan for Sweden. Read more BBMRI - how medical data is used for research Petr Holub X Location: "Library" Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30 Abstract: N/A Read more X Name: Petr Holub Organisation: BBMRI Biography: N/A Read more

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

	Plenary ROOM: Lilla Salen
13:30 - 15:00	Closing Session Session chair: Valter Nordh X Track: Plenary Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 13:30 - 15:00 Description: N/A Read more X Name: Valter Nordh Organisation: NORDUnet Biography: CEO for NORDUnet since 2022
	Keynote Closing In a world of AI, your intuition will be your defining difference. Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 13:30 - 15:00 Abstract: Revival of the non-artificial intelligence In a time dominated by AI, the ability to connect to human intuition will be the defining feature in our work lives. The message is delivered by Icelandic author and serial entrepreneur Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir. Read more here https://nordu.net/revival-of-the-non-artificial-intelligence-ndn2026-keynote/ Read more X Name: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Organisation: Biography: N/A Read more Flag handover from Sweden to Finland X Location: Lilla Salen Date: Thursday, September 10 2026 13:30 - 15:00 Abstract: N/A Read more

Plenary

ROOM: Lilla Salen

13:30 - 15:00

Closing Session

Session chair: Valter Nordh

Keynote Closing In a world of AI, your intuition will be your defining difference. Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

Flag handover from Sweden to Finland

08:45 - 09:00

Please check timings for your side meeting individually, they may deviate from the standard programme slots. For questions, please reach out to the chair of the meeting.

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LUNCH

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Registration

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15:30 - 16:00

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10:30 - 11:00

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Lunch

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15:30 - 16:30

Find the way to the harbour

16:30 - 18:00

Boat transfer to dinner - time for social networking

18:00 - 22:00

Dinner at Brändön Lodge - https://www.brandonlodgelapland.com/

22:00 - 22:45

Transfer (coach) back to Kulturens Hus, Luleå

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