Time: 19 November 2024, at 15:00–17:30 (Finnish time, UTC+2)
Venue: Oodi Library, Kuutio, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki / Online 

Join us for an engaging Slush side event where industry experts delve into the role of AI in the bioeconomy!

This event will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and location intelligence in driving innovation within the bioeconomy sector. The event partner is BioBoosters business accelerator by Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. 

Event Highlights: 

• Innovative Discussions: Industry specialists and experts will delve into how AI and location intelligence can revolutionize bioeconomy practices, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. 

• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Attendees will gain insights into the latest technological advancements and their applications in the bioeconomy, from precision agriculture to sustainable forestry management. 

• Networking Opportunities: Connect and network with likeminded ecosystem players, fostering collaborations that drive green innovation. 

• Insightful Sessions: Dive into engaging panel discussions designed to provide practical knowledge and strategies for implementing AI and location intelligence in bioeconomy sector. 

Be part of this pivotal event and discover how cutting-edge technologies can supercharge green business initiatives. Whether you are a tech enthusiast or a business leader, this event offers valuable insights and opportunities to drive the bioeconomy forward. 

First 50 attendees will get a seat in the live event. The event will also be streamed.

Programme

15:00 Networking and refreshments

15:30 Opening Remarks 

15:35 Panel discussion: State-of-art, Promising breakthroughs, Future Trends and Innovations in AI and Bioeconomy

• Matti Pastell, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
• Tuomo Kauranne,  University of Eastern Finland (UEF) / Arbonaut
• Pedro Gensini Motoa, University of Helsinki

16:15 Panel discussion: AI and Bioeconomy as business enabler for startups

• Mika Korvenranta, CollectiveCrunch
• Lisa Theman, Lensor
• Rasmus Hansen, PerPlant

 16:55 Panel discussion & fireside chat: How do AI innovations add value to a company

• Christopher Mills, Kiilto Ventures 
• Manuel Heckmann, Greencode Ventures

17:25  Closing remarks 

Contact information

For more information, please contact the Location Innovation Hub: locationinnovationhub(a)nls.fi.

The event is organised by Location Innovation Hub and it is part of the international webinar series Location and AI: Mapping the Future with Artificial Intelligence hosted by international geospatial expert organisations Geovation UK, Geonovum and Location Innovation Hub, with partners including Eurogeographics and the Open Geospatial Consortium. 

Read more about the speakers on Positio Magazine:

• Smart farming gets smarter: AI and data to the rescue
• Biosphere incubator programme enables success for location-based innovations
• BioBoosters accelerator programme boosts innovation in bioeconomy and agritech

• Empowering Farmers: Unleashing the Power of AI and Location Technology for Smarter Agriculture