The PING.Tampere on March 20, 2026 brings together technology experts, companies, and visionaries globally to explore what could be the next dominant technology and competence area to drive Finland’s future growth. The theme of the event is technological convergence especially physical AI and learning and interactive machines, which have the potential to reshape future industries, defense systems, and smart cities. The event also marks the 30th anniversary of the Nokia Communicator – a groundbreaking device that pioneered key technologies and played a pivotal role in launching the global smartphone era. The event program will feature inspiring talks on the history of the Nokia Communicator and its impact on technological development, company presentations on future intelligent machines, components of physical AI, and interaction technologies. The event will also feature discussions on how Finland and Tampere can rise and evolve as central hubs in the new era of converging technologies. Tampere’s strong industrial heritage, combined with its expertise in ICT and automation, provides a solid foundation for becoming a leading developer in this emerging field. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to experience live demos of physical artificial intelligence in action. The event is organised by The City of Tampere, Business Tampere, Tampere University and VTT in collaboration with Sitra. See you in Tampere! Ilmoittaudu Kopioi tapahtumasivun linkki