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
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150–300 words per abstract |
13 Oct submission deadline |
ISBN published proceedings |
Full paper 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 opportunities
Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to submit their full papers to one of the following selected book series. The final venue is to be confirmed.
Routledge & CRC Press
Digital Sovereignty and Human-Centric AI
IGI Global
Advances in IT Personnel and Project Management (AITPPM)
Springer
Understanding Complex Systems · Springer Series in Synergetics · SpringerBriefs in Complexity
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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Submit your 150–300 word extended abstract by 13 October 2026
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Aika-ecosystem@kamk.fi · AIKA Ecosystem, KAMK & CSC
🇪🇺 Co-funded by the European Union