CTO Forum 2013 gathered CTOs all over Finland to discuss innovation
23.1.2013 Aalto Design Factory
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23.1.2013 Aalto Design Factory
Kenneth Ekman, CEO of a Kokkola-based chemicals company CrisolteQ, has been chosen as the 2013 Chief Technology Officer of the Year.
Technology Academy Finland (TAF),Spinverse Oy, the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK and Sitra give this award in recognition of the work of a CTO who has made a significant contribution to the technical performance and growth potential of their company, is an inspiring leader and is actively involved in professional organisations and discussion on the role of technology.
Spinverse has today announced the Nanotech Europe exhibition, which will be part of the EuroNanoForum 2013 conference held 18-20 June, in Dublin, Ireland. This launch coincides with the event website launch and introduction of the new logo.
The CTO of the Year Award 2013 ceremony will take place on the 23rd of January 2013, Aalto Design Factory, Espoo.
Spinverse Senior Consultant Harry Sandström was interviewed in the MTV3 news 2.11.12 concerning the Tekes Green Mining programme, of which he is the Programme...
The systematic development driven by the Tekes Functional Materials programme on advanced materials and new manufacturing technologies has set seeds for a new business...
The measurement of chemicals develops with Russian technology
Today in his speech, Mr Pekka Koponen, CEO of Spinverse Ltd, highlighted the importance of co-operation in high-tech and innovation between Finland and Russia, stating: “Nanotechnology, the atomic-level precision in developing new materials, is predicted to be the most fundamental force for new products in all industries. The area is funded by billions per year, Rusnano being one of the largest individual investors globally.”
Nominations accepted until 15 December
CTO Forum, organized on the 19th of September by Spinverse and Technology Academy Finland, gathered Finnish technology leaders to network and exchange ideas on the role and significance of CTOs in companies. The call for nominations for CTO of the Year 2013 was launched simultaneously.