Quick answers to questions you may have
Last update: 06 February 2026
TNC is Europe’s largest and most prestigious research and education networking conference. Each year, it brings together leading experts, innovators, and community members from around the world to share ideas, explore emerging technologies, and shape the future of research networking. For more generic info about the TNC conference, visit tnc.geant.org/about-tnc/faqs
TNC26 will be held in Helsinki, Finland, on 8-12 June 2026. But beyond the location, what sets this edition apart is its guiding theme: Digital Sisu.
Sisu is a deeply Finnish concept that doesn’t have a perfect translation into English. It conveys inner strength, tenacity, and courage, particularly in the face of adversity. At its heart, sisu is not about short bursts of strength but sustaining resolve when the going gets tough. As such, sisu all-purpose philosophy of life, which fits perfectly with today’s challenges and opportunities of the research and education networking community. In a shifting global landscape, with evolving technology, sustainability imperatives, and geopolitical dynamics, our community must embrace sisu to remain resilient, sustainable, and forward-looking.
Drawing from the precedent of TNC25 and its “Brighter Together” theme, TNC26’s Sisu framing offers continuity: where past editions encouraged collaboration and breaking boundaries, now we invite the community to adopt a mindset that is both inclusive and resolutely persistent.
TNC26 will be hosted in Helsinki, Finland, on 8-12 June 2026. The event will take place at the Helsinki Music Hall (Helsingin Musiikkitalo in Finnish), a concert hall and a music center. TNC26 Side Meetings will instead take place at the Finlandia Hall, which is next door to the main venue.
For more information, read the payment terms and conditions.
Finnish VAT of 25.5% is applicable to all TNC26 registration fees.
The Monday and Friday Side Meeting Pass gives you access to all side meetings on Monday 8 June and Friday 12 June respectively. You need two Side Meeting Passes if you are attending meetings on both Monday and Friday.
Yes, of course! Please note that you will need to purchase additional social passes for your guests online before 4 June 2026 and not at the door of the social venues.
Yes, of course! Registrations for remote participation via the TNC26 Online Platform will open on 1 April 2026. Online participation is free. However, please note that TNC does not support any remote contributions.
Yes! TNC26 plenaries, sessions and lightning talks are live-streamed on the TNC26 online platform (registration is free). Recordings will be available directly during and after the event.
Yes, all the slides from TNC26 sessions, Lightning Talks and the Community Hub will be uploaded on the Programme page the week after the event. If you are looking for the slides from a side meeting or a BoFs, please contact the meeting’s organiser.
All proposals submitted to TNC are reviewed and discussed by the TNC Programme Committee. The decision is fully in their hands and is not made by GÉANT staff members. Rejection rates for TNC are high. We fully appreciate that it is disappointing when your proposal is not accepted but the Programme Committee strives for a balanced, diverse and representative programme every year. All decisions of the Programme Committee are final and non-negotiable.
If you are attending TNC for the first time, don’t miss the TNC101 – TNC for Newcomers session on Tuesday morning. You will learn how to navigate the programme, where to network and how to get the most of out of the social events.
Beyond the sessions, TNC offers plenty of opportunities to connect, at the Opening Reception, Kick-off Party and Conference Dinner. These events are a core part of the TNC experience. Access to the TNC26 Social Events is included in the Regular and Speaker Passes as well as the Onsite Pass. If you are interested in attending the social events only, you can purchase the Tuesday/Wednesday Social Pass as well as the All Socials Pass here.
More information on the social events will be shared soon.
These are two initiatives that run alongside the main TNC conference programme. Launched in 2018, the Emerging NREN Programme, funded by the GÉANT Project, is a key feature of TNC. Its main goal is to integrate representatives from emerging NRENs worldwide into the TNC community, fostering collaborations and building connections at various organisational levels between European and international NRENs. For further information, please contact Luis Martin Flores at GÉANT.
The Future Talent Programme (FTP) provides a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to receive professional training to learn how to pitch their proposals and deliver a powerful presentation. For those selected to take part in the FTP’s Lightning Talk Challenge, participants will present their Lightning Talk on stage at TNC. For further information, please contact Lisa Melrose at GÉANT.
European citizens do not need a visa to enter Finland. If you are coming from outside of Europe, please visit um.fi/visa-to-visit-finland. In case you need a letter of invitation, you can request it here.
For any questions about registration, participation, or general enquiries, you can reach us at tnc@geant.org.
All of Musiikkitalo’s halls provide wheelchair-accessible seating. In the Concert Hall, however, many stairs must be used to reach non-accessible seats. There are accessible restrooms on all floors of Musiikkitalo.
Yes, of course! The TNC26 official pictures will be uploaded on the TNC26 website after the event.
