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Early registration for TNC26, the annual event of the pan-European GÉANT network, is now open. The conference will be organized by CSC – IT Center for Science and will take place from 8 to 12 June 2026 at the Helsinki Music Hall in Finland, a renowned cultural venue that combines a concert hall and music center in the heart of the Finnish capital.

The GÉANT TNC is the world’s leading annual conference on research and education networking, bringing together professionals, academics, national research networks, and technology providers from more than 70 countries. Since its first edition in 2000, the event has become a key platform for sharing knowledge, discussing innovations, and fostering international collaboration in areas such as advanced networking, security, identity management, and research services. Each year, TNC offers presentations, workshops, and demonstrations that drive the development of the global research and education community.

The call for Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather (BoFs), and Community Hub spaces will open on 4 February 2026, with submissions closing on 10 March 2026 at 00:00 CET. Early registration will remain available until 24 March 2026.

The preliminary conference program will be announced in February 2026. For updates on the call for proposals and to register, visit the official TNC26 website at tnc26.geant.org or register directly here: https://tnc26.geant.org/register-to-tnc26/