Congress Venue

IEEE SERVICES 2025 will be held at the University of Helsinki, at the heart of the city center just a few minutes from the beautiful Helsinki Harbor. The university is a 10 minute walk from the Helsinki Train Station or the Scandic Grand Central in Helsinki.

Address: Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Sessions will take place in the main building of the university. Completed in 1832, the Main Building was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, and is located next to the Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki’s neoclassical centre, facing the Cathedral and the Government’s Palace.

In front of the building, in Senate Square, is a monument to Alexander II.

Helsinki is the capital city of Finland. In July the days are long – sunrise is around 4:40 am and sunset around 11:40 pm.

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest university in Finland, with around 31,000 students enrolled in a wide range of degree programs. 

The Congress Reception will be held on July 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13. Join a cultural and historic walking tour starting at 4:40 from the congress venue, featuring the Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral, and for those interested, the Old Market Hall. 

The Congress Banquet will be on the evening of July 10, 2025 starting at 5:30 pm at The Banquet hall, Ravintola Töölö, Runeberginkatu 14-16. This event will include dinner, awards, a light show, and celebration of Stephen S. Yau’s 90th birthday celebration.