8–12 Jun 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Europe/Helsinki timezone

Diversify or Die: The Financial Future of NRENs

11 Jun 2026, 11:40
5m
Concert Hall

Concert Hall

Speaker

Yuliia Meshcheryna (GÉANT)

Description

Imagine it’s tomorrow. Your grant isn’t approved. Your contracts are delayed. Your accounts payable are due next week. What’s your plan? Do you have cash reserves?
How many months can you survive? I’m here to talk about something every organisation depends on - money. Money is oxygen for any organisation - it keeps it alive. It pays people. It funds innovation. It absorbs shocks. It buys time. We don’t think about oxygen when it’s flowing. But the moment it tightens, everything changes - decisions narrow, risks multiply, confidence drops. Every organisation knows that financial resilience is critical. But knowing is not the same as acting.

What will the TNC audience take away from your talk?

As funding models evolve and global uncertainty grows, we all must rethink our financial sustainability. Because diversification and financial resilience are no longer optional – it’s essential for survival. “When the winds of change blow, some build walls and others build windmills.”

Are you a first time speaker at TNC? Yes

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