Join us for a dynamic webinar where we explore how your SME can leverage a powerful ecosystem of tools and services to drive data-driven innovation. Discover how the combined power of FIWARE iHub, Locationeurope.eu, and KIRA Innovation Hub Accelerator program can provide end-to-end support—from cutting-edge technologies and valuable data sources to expert guidance. 

This session is designed for both technical leaders and business innovators looking to accelerate smart solutions, foster innovation, and unlock new growth opportunities across Europe within the smart city domain. 

Keynote Topics: 

• Introduction to FIWARE iHub: Driving Open Innovation for Smart Cities and Industry
• Exploring Locationeurope.eu: The Power of Location-Based Data in Shaping Europe’s Digital Future
• Unlocking Opportunities with KIRA Innovation Hub’s Accelerator: Empowering Startups and Innovators 
• Panel discussion with FIWARE, Locationeurope.eu, KIRA Innovation Hub, and city of Helsinki.

 

Speakers

Dr. Antti Jakobsson, Coordinator, Location Innovation Hub – Jakobsson works as a chief engineer at the National Land Survey of Finland. He has a long experience in development of national geospatial data infrastructure and data quality. He is leading the Location Innovation Hub, which is one of four European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) in Finland. 

Petter Kvalvik, Head of Business Development, IFE/Nemonoor EDIH – Kvalvik is Head of Business Development and a senior scientist at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE).  He is responsible for the strategic research area on Digital Sovereignty at IFE, the My Digital City program, the test-before-invest services in the European AI Hub Nemonoor and the Norwegian FIWARE iHub.

Teemu Lehtinen, CEO, KIRAhub / FAIR EDIH – Lehtinen is the CEO of KIRAHub, a non-profit innovation hub dedicated to the real estate and construction sector in Finland, which mission is to make Finland a leader in the sustainable digitalization of the built environment. KIRAHub collaborates with the Ministry of the Environment and Business Finland to advance low-carbon initiatives in the built environment. 

Solja Sulkunen, Coordinator, FAIR EDIH – Sulkunen is a Project Manager at Finnish AI Region EDIH, a nationwide AI hub that connects various stakeholders in the field and provides multi-level development support for businesses and individuals and focuses on creating an environment where everyone can benefit from AI, augmented reality, and high-performance computing in a safe, transparent, and inclusive manner.