Thomas Johann Seebeck Department of Electronics is organizing an international conference on October 2-4, 2024 in Tallinn on the topic of green and dependable electronic systems and devices. Such technologies help address some major global challenges facing humanity: climate change, sustainability, urbanization, health, and well-being.
According to the Chairperson, Professor Yannick Le Moullec, green and dependable electronic devices and embedded systems are essential tools for creating a sustainable and resilient world. "The duet "sustainable electronics and electronics for sustainability“ enable us to effectively address climate change, sustainability, urbanization, and promote health and well-being," noted Le Moullec. He added that these are important topics where contributions and papers by researchers from Tallinn University of Technology, the Nordic Baltic region, and the rest of the world are expected.
Acting Director of the Thomas Johann Seebeck Department of Electronics, Alar Kuusik, stated that the goal of the Baltic Electronics Conference 2024 (BEC2024) is to promote research and development in the field of electronics and embedded systems, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. He believes that the event offers researchers and other interested parties a diverse experience, where they can explore the role of electronic devices and embedded systems in solving major global challenges in a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive manner.
"Since 1996, the conference has provided an opportunity to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in the field, learn about new technologies, and see cutting-edge demonstrations and prototypes. Additionally, attendees can update their knowledge on best practices and standards and network with experts from the Baltic countries, Nordic region, and beyond," Kuusik elaborated.
BEC2024 will feature three keynote speakers , namely Ferenc Ender from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), Marcelo Godoy Simões from the University of Vaasa (Finland), and Maksim Butsenko from Bolt (Estonia).
Papers are expected for the conference on topics such as 5G/6G technologies, cognitive networks, automation of networks, Internet of Things, vehicular and aerial communication and networks, energy harvesting, system design, integration, testing and validation, channel modeling, coding and information theory, communication systems, detection and estimation, data acquisition, sensors, signal and data processing, and cybersecurity issues across all these topics, etc.