SafeEarth Symposium 2026

Over the course of two days, the webinar will bring together perspectives on geophysics, factors that stabilize society, cybersecurity, and the impact of communication on security. Our speakers will guide participants through themes ranging from the depths of technology all the way to outer space.

The symposium will begin on Wednesday, September 16 at 12:30 with sessions focused on space-related topics.

The event will continue on Thursday, September 17 at 9:00 with morning coffee and sessions about communication and cyber security.

Program 16.9. starting at 12.30

• 12.30 - 13.30 Marko Höyhtyä: Space safety, How to ensure safety on orbit?

• 13.30 - 14.00 Heikki Vanhamäki: The Impact of Auroral Storms on Atmospheric Drag Experienced by Satellites in Low Earth Orbit Coffee/tea and snacks

• 14.15 - 14.45 Pekka Verronen: What Would Happen If the Earth's Magnetic Poles Switched Places? We Can Explore This Through Simulations

• 14.45 - 15.15 Doğacan Su Öztürk Solar Storms
• 15.15 - 15.45 Jyrki Manninen: What VLF observations can tell about human activity?

Program 17.9. starting at 9.00

• Coffee/tea
• 9.15 - 9.45 Antti Kamunen / Pentti Haddington: What have we learned about PeaceTalk?
• 9.45 - 10.15 Pawani Porambage: The evolution of mobile network security
• 10.15 - 10.45 Kimmo Halunen: Modern artificial intelligence systems and cybersecurity
• 10.45 - 11.15 Boosting international collaboration

Advance registration is required, as coffee and snacks will be provided at the event. The registration is open to September 10th. You are most welcome to join us in the event!