22/10/2025: AI and location data – solutions that are changing the world (GeoForum Summit)

Date & time: Wednesday 22 October, at 10:55–11.40 
Location: GeoForum Summit, Dipoli, Otakaari 1, Espoo
Registration: 2025.geoforumsummit.fi

Speakers:

  • Ville Hyvärinen, Pictue
  • Tuukka Puranen, NFleet
  • Sopitta Thurachen, FGI
  • Moderator: Anniina Lundvall, Location Innovation Hub

What happens when you combine the efficiency of artificial intelligence, the potential of location data, and the insights of researchers? The answer: new ways of understanding the world and solving its most difficult challenges.

In this expert seminar, we will explore how artificial intelligence and location data can collaborate to address the pressing issues of our time.

Our speakers will present real-world examples of how research can generate tangible value for society and businesses alike. Following the presentations, we will have a joint discussion about how artificial intelligence and location data can have an impact on society, speed up the adoption of research and encourage collaboration.

Join us to learn how research meets practice and discover how the combination of artificial intelligence and location data can lead to more effective, sustainable and intelligent solutions.

This seminar is part of the GeoForum Summit programme. The event is free and open to all, but remember to sign up to secure your spot.

Meet Location Innovation Hub at GeoForum Summit 2025

You will also have the opportunity to meet experts from the Location Innovation Hub at our stand throughout the GeoForum Summit on 21–22 October.

We are here to help if you need new technology or data to support your operations!

At our stand, you can find out about the support we offer small and medium-sized businesses and public sector organisations to help them develop their activities, and learn about the services provided by our partner network. Come and find out more about our business support guides, GeoAI online courses and other free services.

The GeoForum Summit is an annual event that brings together geospatial experts and top professionals working with geospatial data from various sectors, as well as students. The event is organised by GeoForum Finland ry.

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