Event

GenAI Forum III & RAIDE Innovation Cluster Launch

26.5.2026
Helsinki

Welcome to the joint event hosted by Business Finland and the RAIDE Innovation Ecosystem, where you'll have the chance to explore and discuss experiences with generative AI and connect with industry professionals. 

Upcoming

Time: Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 12:30-17:00 (registration at 12:00 onwards)

Place: Team Finland House, Porkkalankatu 1, 00180 Helsinki (Ruoholahti)

Further information

Sini Kahilaniemi
Chief Advisor
Business Finland
sini.kahilaniemi (at) businessfinland.fi

Greta Neffling (practicalities)
Program Coordination
Business Finland
greta.neffling (at) businessfinland.fi

Register now!

Please register by 22 May and save your spot!

At the event, you’ll get firsthand insights from companies and organizations working on cutting-edge R&D projects funded by Business Finland’s Generative AI Program. Discover how Finnish businesses are leveraging AI to expand internationally and enhance customer experiences.

We are also excited to announce the launch of the Radical AI Deployment Ecosystem (RAIDE), an innovation cluster initiated by Demola Global and Business Finland. RAIDE aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in new products, services, and businesses. This initiative brings together companies, public organizations, universities, startups, and experts to conduct R&D addressing real-world needs across industries and on an industrial scale. Through this cross-sector collaboration, we aspire to position Finland as a global leader in AI applications. Join us as we launch this innovation cluster and showcase cases from various companies and research organizations!

Joining the event is free of charge, and it will be held in English. Register soon to secure your spot, engage in innovative activities, and join the conversation about creating customer value with GenAI!

Preliminary Agenda:  

 

At 12:30-14:00 GenAI Forum III 

  • Opening Remarks
  • Keynote: The global top players in the AI field
    • Ilkka Raiskinen, CEO, Aletheia Oy
  • Business Finland funded company cases & Q&A
    • Company Case: Nordic Business Lab
      • Valtteri Tuominen, Founder & CEO, Nordic Business Lab 
    • Company Case: Bo Family Group
      • Jere Helenius, CTO, Bo Family Group
    • Company Case: Digital Workforce
      • Antti Parviainen, Lead Engineer, Digital Workforce
    • Q&A
  • Business Finland & Generative AI Program – Updates
    • Timo Sorsa, Head of Generative AI Program, Business Finland

At 14:00-14:30 Networking break 

At 14:30-16:00 RAIDE Innovation Cluster 

  • RAIDE Innovation Cluster in a nutshell
  • Keynotes
  • Introducing RAIDE tools & portfolio
  • Launching the RAIDE Thesis program
  • Final Remarks

At 16:00-17:00 Networking and high-top tables