Speakers

Antti is an experienced Data Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is skilled in Cloud computing, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Agile Methodologies, Software Design and Software Development. He is a strong information technology professional with a M.Sc. focused in Signal Processing from Technical University of Tampere.

Ville Nordberg is the founder and CEO of Trail Openers Oy. He leads strategic initiatives that help organizations create digitally sustainable services where performance, user experience, and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. He works at the intersection of green ICT strategy, low-emission software architecture, and business development. His focus is on helping public and private sector organizations align their digital operations with sustainability goals by: Meeting regulatory requirements such as CSRD and ISO/IEC 21031 Building future-ready digital services with measurable environmental impact Integrating sustainability into software development and procurement practices At Trail Openers, Ville is responsible for client strategy, sales, and recruiting. He ensures that the company delivers more than technical solutions, focusing on long-term value by helping organizations understand their digital carbon footprint and make informed decisions to reduce it. Ville contributes to the ISO/IEC 21031 standard on Software Carbon Intensity and actively participates in Finland’s national Green ICT initiatives through TIEKE and TIVIA. He is also a frequent speaker on topics such as sustainable UX, cloud emissions, and green software design, helping organizations bridge the gap between sustainability strategy and practical execution.

Setting up development environment is no longer just installing dependencies and clicking run. Todays applications rely on databases, queues, APIs, containers, cloud services, and even hardware. Local development is often treated as an afterthought and it shouldn’t be. In this talk, we’ll explore what modern development environments really consist of, why setup is a hidden cost, how to make environments reproducible, how to speed up workflows with partial systems, and how these ideas extend even into embedded development through emulation.

Why data engineering is vital for better business decisions. Niko Huttu will walk through Data Engineering 101 and explain why it is absolutely vital for modern business. You have probably heard the phrase “data is the new oil” — but raw data alone creates little value unless it can be moved, cleaned, structured, and turned into something people can actually use. This session gives both business and technical audiences a practical introduction to what data engineering is, why it matters, and how it supports better decisions. The session will end with a demo showing how data can move from raw source systems, such as a legacy-ERP, into a dashboard or become ready for artificial intelligence.

Aki has 20 years of experience in the information technology and services industry, with a strong focus on sales, management, and business development. He is passionate about delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions for demanding projects and complex operating environments. His core competencies include team leadership, sales, business development, and strategic planning. Aki has co‑founded and led successful companies in the fields of analytics, digital transformation, and software development. Across these roles, his mission has been to empower customers and partners with reliable, accurate data and actionable insights that help optimize processes, reduce risk, and advance sustainability.

Salla helps organizations turn data, analytics, and AI into practical business value. With a background in business leadership, sales, and marketing, she combines commercial insight with hands-on experience from dozens of data and analytics initiatives. She works closely with executive teams on AI strategy, helping organizations align AI ambitions with business objectives, establish governance and operating models, and drive sustainable transformation. ​In 2025, she was recognized as one of Finland’s Top 100 IT influencers by Tivi.

Tuomo is a DevOps and software engineer with a strong understanding of the full software lifecycle, across both cloud and on‑premises environments. Born and raised in Tampere, Finland, he has been passionate about computers and technology from an early age. He specializes in cloud platforms, containers, Linux, networking, CI/CD automation, security, and serverless technologies, with hands‑on experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Tuomo is driven by a constant desire to learn and work with cutting‑edge technology.

Experience the shift from manual AI assistance to a fully realized agentic software factory. We’ll dive into how agents function as an autonomous production line, coordinating complex tasks across the entire development lifecycle.

Jarkko is a Principal Offensive Security Lead at Elisa Santa Monica and a seasoned security professional with a strong hands‑on background in offensive security. He is the owner of RedTest-Security and a co‑founder of Rotco Oy and Häjysec, where he focuses on helping organizations strengthen their security posture through real‑world testing and practical expertise. As a member of the White Hat Hacker Team ROT and a Bug Bounty Hunter, Jarkko is constantly exploring new attack vectors, techniques, and tools – always with the goal of learning something new and improving the quality of his work. He thrives on challenging tasks and believes that continuous learning is what keeps both work and life interesting.

AI agents are among the most talked-about developments in technology, yet many lack useful mental models for understanding their potential and limitations. Johan Westö will explain the logic behind AI agents, the workflows already being used to augment and automate work, and the developments likely to drive the next wave of productivity gains. The goal is to equip attendees with the knowledge needed to evaluate their own processes, identify where and how agents can create value, and rethink how work may be done in the near future. Johan leads the Intelligent Systems Institute at Novia and has more than 10 years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, research, and engineering.

Anssi Pukkinen is the Chief Technology Officer at FLIQ Oy in Vaasa, where he leads the development of the FLIQ Platform — a next-generation, modular, open-architecture ERP system built for the manufacturing industry. With a strong background in software architecture, industrial solutions, and digital transformation, Anssi is at the forefront of evolving FLIQ into an AI-first SaaS ecosystem that seamlessly bridges operations, data, and intelligent digital workers. He combines deep technical expertise with a strategic vision for how AI-driven platforms can redefine operational excellence in manufacturing and industrial enterprises. Passionate about emerging technologies and cross-functional collaboration, Anssi is dedicated to driving innovation that connects people, processes, and data to deliver measurable business impact and sustainable competitive advantage. He holds an MSc in Economics and Information Technology and is currently a PhD student, specialising in machine learning and AI technology at the University of Vaasa.

The profound shift where all professional work changes and humans become orchestrators of logic is already a reality in software development. Julius Manni dives into why high-speed execution is dangerous without direction, how value creation is shifting, and how companies and individuals can anchor this transformation in optimism and human agency by treating AI as a powerful lever to amplify our true potential. Julius is the CEO of Vincit, a Nasdaq Helsinki–listed digital business partner. With over 20 years of experience in technology and strategic leadership, Julius has led large-scale change across organizations. Today, he is driving Vincit’s AI journey, ensuring that emerging technologies are supported by the right capabilities and a systematic implementation approach to capture real value.

Organizations invest heavily in systems, processes, and training. Yet the most valuable knowledge still moves from person to person. How do you transfer tacit knowledge? How do you prevent people from repeating the same mistakes? How do good ideas become great ones? The answer starts with understanding where learning actually happens. Learning rarely happens solely through doing. Reflection and the refinement of knowledge play an equally important role. Knowledge grows richer when experiences are challenged and refined through dialogue. In this keynote, Heini Pensar challenges the audience to rethink mentoring as a leadership tool rather than a separate development programme. The session also explores innovative forms of mentoring and asks a question: who is actually teaching whom? Heini Pensar is Vice Dean and Lecturer at the University of Vaasa, with a background that spans both business leadership and academia. Her experience ranges from internal mentoring relationships to mentoring across organizations and professional networks. Drawing on more than two decades of leadership experience, Heini advocates continuous learning, talent development, diversity, and knowledge sharing as key drivers of organizational success

Managing hundreds, or even thousands of AI agents is first and foremost a leadership issue, rather than a technical one. Drawing on Fellowmind’s agent orchestration platform HiveAI and a deep dive into customer case Avant Tecno, the AI Agent Race Finland 2026 winner, this session gives decision makers an insight and a framework for governing a digital workforce at scale. Ville Vakkilainen is Practice Lead for AI & Apps at Fellowmind Finland and regional Portfolio Owner for HiveAI, Fellowmind’s platform for orchestrating AI agents at enterprise scale. With over 15 years of P&L leadership in AI and data and 20+ years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, he has driven large-scale AI programs across the Manufacturing and Health sectors. Ville combines hands-on technical depth with a sharp business lens, helping organizations move from single-agent pilots to managing a full digital workforce. He holds an M.Sc. in Economics from Helsinki School of Economics.