The Oman Research and Education Network (OMREN) participated in TNC26, held in Helsinki, Finland, from 8 to 12 June 2026. The conference brought together approximately 1,000 participants from more than 70 countries, including representatives of research and education networks, experts, researchers, and digital technology specialists.

TNC26 is one of the leading international events dedicated to research and education networking. It provides a platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations, and discussing developments in advanced networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.

OMREN was represented at the conference by Munir Al Batashi and Mohammed Al Batashi. Their participation reflects the network’s commitment to keeping pace with global technological developments and benefiting from international experiences in advancing digital infrastructure that supports research and education.

This participation forms part of OMREN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international collaboration with research and education networks, exchange technical expertise, and contribute to the development of digital services and infrastructure supporting academic and research institutions in the Sultanate of Oman.