Futures of Technologies: Mutual Shaping of Socio-Technical Transformations
Dates: June 10–12, 2025
Location: Turku, Finland
The Futures of Technologies international conference, taking place in Turku, Finland, in June 2025, will serve as a cross-disciplinary platform for researchers, professionals, and innovators to explore and discuss the dynamic interaction between society and technology. The conference will focus on the mutual shaping of socio-technical transformations, emphasizing how technology and society influence each other in the development of future systems and practices.
Key Updates:
Call for Papers and Workshops: Opens in October 2024. This is an opportunity for contributors to submit abstracts and workshop proposals that explore a wide range of topics within the scope of socio-technical futures.
Collaboration with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.: This year's conference is organized in partnership with VTT, one of Europe's leading research and technology organizations. Research Professor Arho Suominen from VTT has joined the Scientific Board, adding expertise in technological research and innovation.
Conference Organizers:
Finland Futures Research Centre
Finland Futures Academy
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.
The conference will provide a unique space for participants to share insights, collaborate on future-oriented research, and contribute to the growing discourse on the intersection of technology and society. Keep an eye on upcoming announcements regarding paper submissions, workshops, and the detailed program.