Invitation: AI Turus vai 2026
As the official side event of the AI Summit 2026, AI Turus vai? once again brings together the most important topics in the world of artificial intelligence under one roof. Expect inspiring keynote speeches, practical examples of the latest AI innovations, networking opportunities, and a live podcast!
We also offer you the opportunity to watch the AI Summit live stream directly from Logomo.
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AI WHAT NOW?
📅 Date: 16 November 2026
📍 Venue: Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki, Lemminkäisenkatu 12b
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM-5:00 PM
- 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - View the detailed programme here: AI Summit | 16.11.2026 | TURKU FINLAND
🔹 AI Turus vai? Programme
8:45 AM-9:15 AM - Doors open, opportunity to visit exhibition stands
9:15 AM-9:30 AM - Opening remarks: Vesa Palander, Director of Economic Development, City of Turku Minna Arve, CEO, Business Turku Peter Sarlin, CEO, Silo AI and Foundation PS
9:30 AM-10:00 AM - KEYNOTE: Teemu Roos, PhD, Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki AI Literacy and Data Agency: What Every Organizational Leader and Employee Needs to Know
10:00 AM-10:45 AM - Morning coffee, networking, and exhibition area
10:45 AM-11:15 AM - CASE: Director of Economic Development Vesa Palander, Turun kaupunki ja Growth Ambassador Markku Pelkonen, Growth Resilience Oy: "AI Capability as a Driving Force: The Transformation Journey of Turku’s Business and Economic Development Services"
11:15 AM-11:45 AM - CASE: Sofokus “What Changes and Becomes Possible When AI Is Harnessed for Digital Development? Five Lessons from the Collaboration Between Sofokus and AARI Metsä”
11:45 AM-12:15 PM - CASE: Qalmari "The AI Agent Team Moved from the Playground to the Workplace - What Happens When Agents Are Given Access to Orders, Quotations, and Production?"
12:15 PM-1:00 PM - Self-funded lunch & exhibition area
1:00 PM-1:30 PM - Mika Aaltonen, MIND - The Emergence of Man & Machine Ecosystem
1:30 PM-2:00 PM - Satu Korhonen, Greetings from the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
2:00 PM-2:30 PM — Discussion and tour of the exhibition booths. Café (at your own expense)
2:30 PM-3:15 PM - Panel Discussion
Jari Björne (University of Turku), Josefina Tuomala (Chair of the Student Union Council) and Reetta Vuorinen (Business Turku):
TURKU + AI Talent 2030 - From Research to Working Life: What Will People in Turku Need to Know About AI in 2030?
3:15 PM-3:30 PM - Closing remarks and transition to the after-work event
3:30 PM-5:00 PM - After Work networking and exhibition area
After-work program: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Basics of AI Music (workshop), Juhani Mistola
We reserve the right to make changes to the programme.
Secure your place at Turku's AI gathering and complete your registration below. See you soon!
The event is organized by the City of Turku.
For more information: heini.viljanen@turku.fi
