November 4-5 2025, Tampere

The goal of the FAST meetings is to present our latest research in Software Engineering and plan the next research sprint. Doctoral researchers and members of the industry are invited to participate in the meetings to exchange ideas and shape the future of Software Engineering research in Finland.
The meetings are open to anybody interested in doctoral research in Software Engineering. We encourage all doctoral researchers and supervisors participating in the Doctoral Pilot in Software Engineering to register and attend the meeting.
Location
Scandic Rosendahl hotel, Pyynikintie 13, Tampere. The hotel is located 2 km from the city center.
Dates
Registration deadline: 19.10.2025
Homework submission deadline: 24.10.2025
Meeting: 4-5.11.2025
Program
Download the program as PDF.
Presentations
- Goals for This Meeting. Ivan Porres, Åbo Akademi University. PDF.
- Career Story. Iftikhar Ahmad, Tietoevry. PDF.
- What Every Researcher Should Know About Responsible Research with Generative AI. Muhammad Waseem, Tampere University. PDF.
- How to Make a Startup Business Out of Your Research. Kai-Kristian Kemell, Tampere University. PDF.
- Career Story. Marko Leppänen, Metso. PDF.
Event Guide
Download the event guide as PDF.
Mini Conference
Download the detailed schedule of sessions as PDF.
Registration
Register online at https://www.lyyti.in/fastmeeting2025 by 20.10.2025. The registration price is 260 EUR.

