AI Turus 2026 – AI Innovations, Cybersecurity, and Future Outlooks

Turku will host the internationally significant AI Summit, an artificial intelligence event, on November 16, 2026, at Logomo. The event will bring together an exceptional lineup of leading European and international figures in the field of artificial intelligence in Turku. The program’s themes include AI research, generative AI, defense and security technologies, and Europe’s competitiveness in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Led by Peter Sarlin, founder of the AI company Silo AI and CEO of AMD Silo AI, the AI Summit will bring together leading figures from Finland’s business community, international AI providers, and the world’s leading AI experts and speakers in Turku. 

AI Turus? It’s an official side event of the AI Summit, open to everyone, where you can learn about the latest trends in AI, network, and listen to fascinating presentations.

The event is open to everyone, but registration is required, as space is limited. The event is organized by the City of Turku.

Program

8:45–9:15 a.m. Doors open; opportunity to explore the exhibition booths

9:15–9:30 a.m. Opening remarks

9:30–10:00 a.m. KEYNOTE: Teemu Roos, PhD, Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki. AI Literacy and Data Literacy: What Every Organization’s Leadership and Employees Need to Know

10:00–10:45 a.m. Morning coffee, discussion, and time to explore the exhibition booths

10:45–11:15 a.m. Case Study: City of Turku / Growth Resilience Oy

11:15–11:45 a.m. CASE: Sofokus, “What Changed and Became Possible When AI Was Harnessed for Digital Development?” Five Lessons Learned Along the Way by a Development Director and Consultant

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. CASE: Qalmari, “The AI agent team moved from the playground to the workplace—what happens when agents are given access to orders, quotes, and production?”

12:15–1:00 p.m. Lunch at your own expense & exploring the expo

1:00–1:30 p.m. Mika Aaltonen, MIND – The Emergence of Man & Machine Ecosystem

1:30–2:00 p.m. Satu Korhonen, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

1:30–2:00 p.m. Discussion and tour of the exhibition booths – coffee at your own expense

2:00–2:45 p.m. Panel discussion: Jari Björne, University of Turku; Josefina Tuomala, Chair of the TYY Representative Council; TURKU + AI Talent 2030 – From Research to the Workplace: What Will People in Turku Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence in 2030?

2:45–3:00 p.m. AI Turus Vai closing remarks and transition to the After Work event

3:00–5:00 p.m. After Work and exploring the exhibition booths