Turku will host the internationally significant AI Summit on 16 November 2026 at Logomo. Alongside the summit, the open AI Turus vai? event will bring together entrepreneurs, experts and anyone interested in the practical applications of artificial intelligence.

Turku will host the internationally significant AI Summit on 16 November 2026 at Logomo. The event will bring an exceptional line-up of leading European and international AI experts to the city. Programme themes include AI research, generative AI, defence and security technologies, and Europe’s competitiveness in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Led by Peter Sarlin, founder of Silo AI and CEO of AMD Silo AI, AI Summit will bring together leading figures from Finnish business, international AI providers, and some of the world’s foremost AI experts and speakers.

AI Turus vai? is the official public side event of the AI Summit. Participants can explore the latest AI trends, network with professionals and listen to inspiring presentations.

The event is open to everyone, but registration is required and places are limited. The event is organised by the City of Turku.

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AI Turus vai?

16 November 2026, 8.45–17.00

Organised alongside AI Summit Turku 2026, AI Turus vai? will bring together entrepreneurs, experts and anyone interested in harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence. The programme features topical presentations, networking opportunities and the latest AI innovations from exhibitors that support businesses and organisations.

Participants will also have the opportunity to follow the Pigg Deal live podcast and a livestream directly from AI Summit.

Programme

8.45–9.15
Doors open and exhibition area available for visitors

9.15–9.30
Opening remarks

  • Vesa Palander, Director of Economic Development, City of Turku
  • Minna Arve, CEO, Business Turku
  • Peter Sarlin, CEO, Silo AI; Foundation PS

9.30–10.00
Keynote: Teemu Roos, PhD, Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki
AI Literacy and Data Agency: What Every Organisational Leader and Employee Needs to Know

10.00–10.45
Morning coffee, networking and visits to exhibition stands

10.45–11.15
Case study: City of Turku / Growth Resilience Oy

11.15–11.45
Case study: Sofokus
"What changed and became possible when AI was harnessed for digital development?" Five lessons learned by a Development Director and a Consultant

11.45–12.15
Case study: Qalmari
"The AI Agent Team Moved from the Playground to the Workplace – What Happens When Agents Are Let Loose on Orders, Quotations and Production?"

12.15–13.00
Lunch at participants’ own expense and visits to the exhibition area

13.00–13.30
Mika Aaltonen
MIND – The Emergence of Man & Machine Ecosystem

13.30–14.00
Satu Korhonen
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

14.00–14.30
Networking and visits to exhibition stands, coffee at participants’ own expense

14.30–15.15
Panel discussion: Jari Björne, University of Turku, and Josefina Tuomala, Chair of the Student Council of the Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY), TURKU + AI Talent 2030 – From Research to Working Life: What Should a Turku Resident Know About AI in 2030?Reetta Vuorinen, Business Turku – The aim is also to highlight local expertise in artificial intelligence and strengthen Turku’s position as a leading AI city.

15.15–15.30
Closing remarks of AI Turus vai? and transition to the after-work event

15.30–17.00
After-work networking and visits to exhibition stands