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Public event

GenAI in SME: benefits without illusions

Tampere University
LocationKansikatu 3, Tampere
Noki Arena, Paidia, in Pori at Tampere University campus, Auditorium 125, and online.
Date17.3.2026 11.00–16.00 (UTC+2)
LanguageFinnish, English
Entrance feeFree of charge
Event details in Finnish.
The programme includes expert presentations on the opportunities, challenges and expectations of artificial intelligence in SME business, as well as results from the GAIK project and company perspectives on the use of AI.

This event is held in Finnish (some presentations in the 13:30–15:00 time slot may be conducted in English). The event will be livestreamed on Yle Areena.

There will be a presentation on the new GAIK toolkit version.

Why attend – What you’ll get

  • Keynotes by Pekka Abrahamsson (Opportunities of AI) and Henri Pirkkalainen (The dark side of AI)
  • Business expectations for AI from Kari Varis and Satakunta Entrepreneurs
  • Practical research findings and use cases from the GAIK project
  • New version of the GAIK toolkit for GenAI implementation in organizations
  • Access to the regional AI ecosystem
  • Networking with managers, IT specialists, consultants, and decision-makers moving from GenAI ideas to action

Registrate to the event 

You will receive a registration confirmation by email after registering. The livestream link will be sent to registered participants before the event. Registration for on-site participation in Tampere and Pori closes on 13 March 2026. After this date, participation will only be possible online.

If you have any further questions about the event, please contact Jussi Myllärniemi (jussi.myllarniemi [at] tuni.fi (jussi[dot]myllarniemi[at]tuni[dot]fi))

The event is co-funded by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).