Kainuu Digital Summit 2026 – Call for Papers

AIKA Innovation Ecosystem – AI and Data intelligence

Call for Papers · Extended Abstracts

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 		Rolling
peer-reviewed acceptance

📅 Submission deadline: 13 October 2026

Papers processed as received — early submission encouraged. Send your 150–300 word extended abstract to Aika-ecosystem@kamk.fi
Accepted abstracts published in official online proceedings with ISBN.

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AIKA Ecosystem is co-funded by the European Union. The project is implemented by Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) and CSC – IT Center for Science.

Suggested topics

Generative AI & Data Intelligence
HPC and AI infrastructure
Quantum Machine Learning (QML)
Sustainable data centers & green computing
Applied AI with industrial relevance
Data-driven innovation & intelligent systems

Programme

Two days of research and industry

4 November — Research Day

Poster sessions & research presentations

  • AI and HPC discussions
  • Researcher & ecosystem networking
  • Visit to EuroHPC LUMI infrastructure
  • Conference dinner

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📍 Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

5 November — Industry Day

Company cases & AI in practice

  • Practical AI implementation cases
  • HPC & data intelligence applications
  • Sustainable digital infrastructure
  • Industry & researcher networking

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📍 Kaukametsä Conference Centre

Exclusive access

Visit to EuroHPC LUMI supercomputer

Research Day participants gain access to the operational LUMI supercomputer infrastructure — one of Europe’s most powerful HPC systems, hosted in Kajaani. A rare opportunity to see cutting-edge AI and scientific computing infrastructure up close.

Why KDS2026

Focused & collaborative

A smaller, high-value setting where meaningful discussions and new research collaborations actually happen — unlike large-scale AI conferences.

Research meets industry

Direct interaction with researchers, professors, companies, and ecosystem actors working on practical AI deployment and innovation.

Internationally recognised hub

Kajaani combines renewable energy, cooling efficiency, and deep collaboration between research and industry — home to the LUMI supercomputer.

Published proceedings

All accepted abstracts are published in official online proceedings with ISBN — a citable, permanent research output.

Ready to contribute?

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