Kainuu Digital Summit 2026
From Data to Business Impact
Where AI research meets real industrial implementation
— Kajaani, Finland — 4–5 November 2026 — Deadline 13 October
| 150–300 words per abstract |
13 Oct submission deadline |
ISBN published proceedings |
Springer publication opportunity |
📅 Submission deadline: 13 October 2026
Papers processed as received — early submission encouraged. Send your 150–300 word extended abstract to Aika-ecosystem@kamk.fi
Suggested topics
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Generative AI & Data Intelligence
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HPC and AI infrastructure
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Quantum Machine Learning (QML)
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Sustainable data centers & green computing
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Applied AI with industrial relevance
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Data-driven innovation & intelligent systems
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Publication & Submission
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Submission Email your 150–300 word abstract to Aika-ecosystem@kamk.fi |
Notification Rolling acceptance following peer review — no waiting for a single deadline. |
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ISBN publication All accepted abstracts published in official online proceedings with ISBN — permanent and citable. |
Full paper option Authors invited to submit full papers to a selected book series. Venue to be confirmed. |
✦ Full paper publication in Springer book series
Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to submit their full papers to the Springer book series: Understanding Complex Systems.
Programme
Two days of research and industry
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4 November — Research Day Poster sessions & research presentations
📍 Kajaani University of Applied Sciences |
5 November — Industry Day Company cases & AI in practice
📍 Kaukametsä Conference Centre |
Why KDS2026
Focused & collaborativeThe event aims to match researchers particularly from the applied AI sector. Thanks to the smaller scale, meaningful discussions and new research collaborations are more likely to take place. |
Research meets industryDirect interaction with researchers, professors, companies, and ecosystem actors working on practical AI deployment and innovation. |
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Strong data intelligence hubKajaani has a strong hub for sustainable data centers, HPC, AI and higher education — all with deep collaboration. You can find EuroHPC supercomputer LUMI in Kajaani. |
Published proceedingsAccepted abstracts are published in official online proceedings with ISBN — a citable, permanent research output. |
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Aika-ecosystem@kamk.fi · AIKA Ecosystem, KAMK & CSC
🇪🇺 Co-funded by the European Union