The 8th FAST Sprint Meeting gathered over 80 doctoral researchers, supervisors, and industry representatives in Software Engineering.

Over two intensive days, the 8th FAST Sprint Meeting brought our community together both in Turku and on the Turku–Stockholm cruise. The programme combined keynote talks, a lively panel discussion, hands-on paper planning, and a wide range of research presentations.

Beyond the sessions, the social programme and shared time at sea created space for informal conversations, new connections, and ideas for future work.

Thank you to everyone for the discussions, contributions, and great spirit throughout the event—we look forward to continuing this momentum at the next meeting!

We will get together in the Seili Research Station on August 3-7 for the very second all-Finland software engineering and related sciences’ writing retreat. You can find more information and register here.

The eighth FAST Sprint Meeting takes place in Turku (including cruise Turku-Stockholm-Turku) in May 11 and 12, 2026. Join us to exchange ideas, learn from industry experiences, and meet other doctoral researchers and supervisors working in Software Engineering!

Registration is open until April 10. Check the schedule and registration information here.

The 7th FAST Sprint Meeting gathered 75 doctoral researchers and supervisors in Software Engineering.

Over two intensive days, the Sprint Meeting brought our community together to explore funding opportunities, strengthen networks, and sharpen our research skills. Thank you all for your active participation and great discussions! We look forward to welcoming you to Turku for the 8th FAST Spring Meeting in May 2026!

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The seventh FAST Sprint Meeting takes place in Joensuu in February 3 and 4, 2026. Join us to exchange ideas, learn from industry experiences, and meet other doctoral researchers and supervisors working in Software Engineering!

Registration is open until January 15. Check the schedule and registration information here.

The 6th FAST Sprint Meeting gathered more than 70 doctoral researchers and supervisors in Software Engineering.

Over two dynamic days, we explored a wide range of topics—from responsible research with Generative AI and inspiring career stories to turning research into startups. With focused conference sessions and community meetings, the event sparked engaging discussions and new collaborations. Thank you to everyone for your active participation and the valuable insights you brought to the table. We look forward to see you in Joensuu at the 7th FAST Spring Meeting in February 2026!

The sixth FAST Sprint Meeting takes place in Tampere in November 4 and 5, 2025. Join us to learn insights from industry, discuss your research plans or next article, and meet other fellow doctoral researchers and supervisors in Software Engineering.

Registration is open until October 19. Check the schedule and registration information here.