Call for Papers – Kainuu Digital Summit 2025 (KDS2025)

The Kainuu Digital Summit – Academic Day brings together researchers, innovators, and experts to share the latest insights into artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and sustainable digital transformation.

This academic event provides a platform for the exchange of ideas, peer-reviewed research presentations, and meaningful discussions at the intersection of technology, innovation, and sustainability.

The program highlights a range of scientific contributions from Finnish and international researchers, fostering collaboration between academia and industry while showcasing the growing digital ecosystem of Kainuu.

Program — 5 November 2025

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Day 1 – Wednesday 5th November, 09.00-15.00, Kouta-Sali, Kaukametsä Kajaani

09:00 Registration
09:30 Opening words, Head of AIKA Ecosystem, Dr. Anas Al Natsheh, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
09:45 Keynote speaker Ass. Prof. Jyrki Savolainen, CSC IT Center For Science, and Lappeenranta University of Technology
10:15 QUanRAG: Hybrid Quantum-Classical RAG for Climate Misinformation Detection, Prof. Sadok Ben Yahia, University of Southern Denmark
10:45 AI-Driven Patient Assessment Solution for the ICU, M. Sc, Maryam Ataei, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
11:05 Computer Vision Approach to Supermarket Product Localization, Ass. Prof. Jyrki Savolainen, CSC IT Center For Science, and Lappeenranta University of Technology
11:25 Federated Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks for Intrusion Detection with QPUF-Based Authentication, MS, Christian Esposito, Università di Salerno

11:45 Lunch and networking

13:00 Mechanized Verification of Common Criteria Evidence Sufficiency, Ben Ottoman (CISO), Cyber Security Finland

13:20 AI-Driven Optimization for Sustainable Tourism: GLOCAL’s Application in Mediterranean Industry Ecosystem, PhD Researcher, Mohammed Sallam, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Via TEAMS

13:40 Secure, Resource-Aware, and Quantum-Enhanced Blockchain Consensus, Dr. Ilyas Sabeshuly, Kazakh-British Technical University14:00 Intelligence to Empower Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Strategy Implementation, Doctoral Researcher, Julio Serrano, University of Vaasa, Artificial

14:20 Agentic Vision-Language and Large Language Model Framework for Adaptive Low-Light Image Enhancement, Prof. Sadok Ben Yahia, University of Southern Denmar

14:40 Closing of the first day

Reflections and informal networking to wrap up the Academic Day.

Why Participate?

Present your research to an engaged, multidisciplinary audience. Connect with fellow academics and digital innovation experts. Discover how AI and HPC are driving sustainable growth in the Kainuu region. Strengthen your professional network through in-person and online sessions

See  also program of the main event that is held  on 6th November: Kainuu Digital Summit 2025: AI Empowering Business, Academia and Startups – Aika Nature of Technology

Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the LUMI supercomputer, one of Europe’s leading computing facilities, as part of the summit’s closing activities.
Exclusive data center visit for KDS2025 participants (5 Nov 2025)