Kainuu Digital Summit 2026 – Call for Papers
From Data to Business Impact
Kajaani, Finland | 4th-5th November 2026
The AIKA Ecosystem invites researchers, doctoral students, and applied AI experts to submit extended abstracts for the research day of Kainuu Digital Summit 2026 (KDS2026), taking place on 4 November 2026 in Kajaani, Finland.
KDS2026 focuses on the
intersection of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC), data intelligence, and sustainable digital infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation, applied innovation, and real-world business impact.
Unlike large-scale AI conferences, KDS2026 offers a focused and collaborative expert environment where meaningful discussions, research networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration are central to the experience.
Suggested Topics
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Generative AI and Data Intelligence applications
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure
- Quantum Machine learning (QML) and possible industrial applications
- Sustainable data centers and green computing solutions
- Applied AI research with industrial relevance
- Data-driven innovation and intelligent systems
Why Attend?
KDS2026 provides an opportunity to connect with researchers and experts working in practical AI implementation, HPC, and sustainable digital infrastructure within a smaller and high-value networking environment.
Participants will gain:
- Opportunities for new research collaborations
- Access to HPC expertise and discussions around practical AI deployment
- Insight into Nordic sustainable computing infrastructure
- Direct interaction with researchers, professors, and ecosystem actors
- Meaningful discussions in a low-barrier and collaborative setting
Kajaani has emerged as an internationally recognised hub for high-performance computing, sustainable digital infrastructure, and AI implementation.
Kajaani combines renewable energy solutions, cooling efficiency, and practical collaboration between research, higher education, and industry. The region is home to the EuroHPC LUMI supercomputer and continues to attract international investments in data centers and advanced computing.
Research Day | 4th November
- Poster sessions and research presentations
- AI and HPC discussions
- Networking with researchers and ecosystem experts
- Exclusive visit to operational EuroHPC LUMI supercomputer infrastructure
- Conference dinner
Location: Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Industry Day | 5th November
- Company case studies and practical AI implementations
- Industry-focused presentations and discussions
- AI, HPC, and data intelligence applications
- Networking with companies, researchers, and ecosystem experts
- Discussions on sustainable digital infrastructure and competitiveness
Location: Kaukametsä Conference Centre, Kajaani, Finland
Submission Information
- Extended abstract length: 150–300 words (including references)
- Submission email: Aika-ecosystem@kamk.fi
- Submission deadline: 13th October 2026
- Papers will be processed as they are received
- Peer-reviewed rolling acceptance
- All accepted abstracts will be published in official online proceedings with ISBN publication
KDS2026 Vision
Where AI research meets real industrial implementation.
Where data intelligence and research are turned into business impact.
We warmly welcome you to Kajaani in November 2026.