A public lecture series 'Internet Forum'

2017-09-19 17:15:00 2017-11-28 19:00:00 Europe/Helsinki A public lecture series 'Internet Forum' Welcome to discuss current topics and the opportunities related to digitalisation. The lectures will be open to everyone free-of-charge. http://old.ele.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e7922a06954c86922a11e7bf6b0b654cabb024b024 Maarintie 8, 02150, Espoo

Welcome to discuss current topics and the opportunities related to digitalisation. The lectures will be open to everyone free-of-charge.

19.09.-28.11.2017 / 17:15 - 19:00
TUAS-building, Maarintie 8, 02150, Espoo, FI

In autumn 2017, Aalto University will organise the Internet Forum a series of public lectures that will focus on 'The future and safety of technology". The eight lectures in total will focus on the possibilities presented by digitalisation from various perspectives. The development of digitalisation is one of Aalto University's key areas in research and teaching.

Each lecture can also be viewed either via a live stream or at a later time online.

The Twitter hashtag for the lectures is #aaltodigi.

The lectures will be open to everyone free-of-charge. Participation does not require signing up in advance. The lectures will be held in English.

Link to the live stream and earlier broadcasts
comnet.aalto.fi/video

Welcome!

Programme:

 

Ti 19.09.2017       17:15 - 19:00

How does technology change the world and the man?

  • Dr. Johanna Kohl, VTT
  • Esko Kilpi, Esko Kilpi Oy

Ti 26.09.2017       17:15 - 19:00

The importance of technology and security for companies

  • Pasi Eronen, Technology Industries of Finland

  • Mika Susi, Confederation of Finnish Industries

Ti 03.10.2017       17:15 - 19:00

The influence of technology in the media and communications environment

  • Elina Melgin, ProCom

Ti 10.10.2017        17:15 - 19:00

Algorithms, filter bubbles and narratives: organizing our everyday on social media

  • Salla-Maaria Laaksonen, University of Helsinki
  • Jan Staf, IBM

Ti 31.10.2017       17:15 - 19:00

The effect of digitalization on leadership and organizations

  • Sami Honkonen, CEO TmrwLabs
  • Mikko Rusama, Yle

Ti 07.11.2017       17:15 - 19:00  

The position of large corporations in the future of technology and security

  • Max Mickelsson, Microsoft
  • Marja Laitinen, Microsoft

Ti 14.11.2017        17:15 - 19:00

The future of Internet and digitalization

  • Yrjö Länsipuro, ISOC Finland
  • Sirkka Heinonen, University of Turku

Ti 28.11.2017        17:15 - 19:00  

Military technology - present and future

  • Olli Klemola, Research Director at Finnish Defence Forces

More information:
Professor of Practice Jarno Limnéll
 tel +358 40 527 6173
 jarno.limnell@aalto.fi
 Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering
 Twitter: @JarnoLim