Mindtrek Conference 2026

The Countdown Is On

About Mindtrek Conference

Mindtrek Conference is an international technology conference organized annually in the beautiful city of Tampere, Finland that offers a horizontal view into the field of future technology. It’s all about networking and exchanging ideas with people who come from different backgrounds and who have different areas of expertise.

When

Tue 6th of October, 2026
9:30 – 16:00 (GMT+3)

Where

Finnkino Cine Atlas (Koskikeskus)
Tampere, Finland

What to expect?

We are pleased to announce that the next Mindtrek Conference will take place on Tuesday 6th of October 2026 in Finnkino Cine Atlas (Koskikeskus) in Tampere, Finland. At Mindtrek Conference you are able to follow along one track program that hits your field spot on or mix and match different sessions from different tracks based on your personal points of interest. The main idea of Mindtrek is to bring about a collision between different fields of technology and enable people and businesses to learn, meet and connect.

Since 2015 when COSS – the Finnish Centre for Open Systems and Solutions accepted the challenge of becoming the organizer of Mindtrek Conference, open source and other open technologies have been an essential part of Mindtrek’s track program themes and overall values of the annual tech conference. In 2026, we continue putting an even stronger emphasis on what open source and other open technologies can offer for us both in the private and public sector and how open source is shaping the future of technology.

In 2026, Mindtrek Conference program will be yet again dedicated to the future of OpenTech, embracing:

open source software,
open data,
open APIs,
open standards… and more!

Dive into the heart of open innovation with sessions on the vast landscape of OpenTech: innovative open source solutions, governance and public sector use cases, active communities and collaborative breakthroughs. At Mindtrek Conference you can engage and network with leaders, innovators and advocates who are shaping the world of technology through openness and shared knowledge.

Conference program and tracks

The main theme for the 2026 Mindtrek Conference will be announced soon!

In 2026, the conference program will be again divided into individual themed tracks. Each theme will act as a full day track. Program tracks during the day are going on simultaneously, so you can either follow along one full track or pick and choose the most interesting topics and speeches for you.

BUSINESS

DEVELOPERS

PUBLIC SECTOR

Detailed track programs for 2026 coming soon – Stay tuned for updates!

Join us at Mindtrek Conference 2026 and be part of the movement that's setting the new standards of tech!

We’re also happy to announce that this year’s Mindtrek Conference 2026 program, taking place in Finnkino Cine Atlas (Koskikeskus) in Tampere, will be yet again open to all regular visitors free of charge, but pre-registration is required to secure your spot at the conference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and learn about the latest developments and talking points in the world of OpenTech!

And for those who want to take their conference experience to the next level and also get access to the official After-Party and Networking event organized later in the evening, we will be bringing special VIP Conference Passes for sale: including reserved VIP seats close to the stage, catering – and more.

Who is the event targeted for?

Whether you’re a business leader, public sector professional, developer, student or open source enthusiast, Mindtrek is your platform to connect with like-minded people. Mindtrek brings together companies, associations, public organizations and students.

Mindtrek is mainly targeted for:

Business leaders, CEOs, CIOs and other professionals working in private sector
Policy makers and public sector professionals
Developers
IT students
NGO’s and non-profit organizations

Meeting point for decision makers

More than half of the previous Mindtrek Conference visitors participate in decision-making in their company or organization.

Visitor profile
(position)

15 % C-level Executive (E.g. CEO, CFO, COO, CTO)
29 % Middle & Lower Management Level
14 % Employee
6 % Entrepreneur / Business Owner / Self-Employed
10 % Developer
2 % Researcher
19 % Student
6 % Other

Visitor profile
(industry)

45 % Private Sector
23 % Public Sector
6 % Education & Research
22 % Students
4 % Other (NGO etc)

THE EVENT IS PRODUCED BY

PREVIOUS SPONSORS & PARTNERS 2025

We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards all the amazing companies and organisations which joined last year’s 2025 conference as a Partner or Sponsor. Organizing the annual Mindtrek Conference would not be possible without the generous help from our industry partners.

We thank you for your continuous support and for helping us to make the annual OpenTech conference happen in Finland!