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17 September 16:30 EESTEpicenter Helsinki

Join us on September 17 when we host the next event in our wildly popular series “AI Surge.” Discover how AI is revolutionizing various aspects of media and entertainment, from digital avatars and synthetic voices to AI-generated scripts and visuals. We will explore both the opportunities and challenges presented by these advancements, including the implications for intellectual property rights.

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    About AI Surge

    AI Surge, an ambitious initiative of 8 groundbreaking events in 2024 set to explore the expansive and dynamic world of artificial intelligence. The series delves into a myriad of AI applications and ethical considerations, from the complexities of multimodal deep learning to the transformative impact of AI in industries like retail, aerospace, and entertainment. AI Surge promises to be a hub of insight, innovation and networking, bringing together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and thought pioneers to dissect, discuss, and drive the future of AI.

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    Schedule

    16:30

    Welcome

    Grab a drink, network, and settle in.

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    16:50

    Keynote: "Tools, Processes, and Methods in AI Filmmaking"

    Explore why creating an AI-driven film is an iterative, non-linear process. We'll look into the current state of AI filmmaking tools, the creative workarounds being used, and examine whether AI-generated sound effects are beginning to replace traditional Foley artists. Discover the cutting-edge advancements and challenges at the intersection of AI and film production.

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    Krista Jäntti
    Business Advisor, Aalto University
    17:05

    Panel

    Reidar Wasenius
    CEO, Founder, Lexofon
    Sini Kervinen
    Head of Innovation, ​​Bauer Media
    Panu Suurnäkki
    Creative Strategist, Filmbutik
    17:35

    Networking

    Grab a drink. Grab a bite. Meet someone new!

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    18:30

    Thank You and Goodbye!

    Thanks for coming, we hope to see you soon!

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    Meet our experts

    Krista Jäntti
    Business Advisor, Aalto University

    Krista Jäntti has founded two companies that specialize in using technologies like XR, AI, blockchain, and IoT. Last year, she was listed among the Top 100 Global Women of the Future. Krista is passionate about finding new business opportunities and interaction models in deep tech.

    Currently, she works as Aalto University's business advisory expert in an EIC (European Innovation Council) funded pan-European program called Seeds of Bravery that focuses on scaling Ukraine's deep tech startup ecosystem.

    Panu Suurnäkki
    Creative Strategist, Filmbutik

    As a Creative Strategist at Filmbutik, I strategically plan, design, create and craft creative solutions that fit the clients' needs and goals in marketing and brand development. With a decade plus of experience in the creative industry, I have led and contributed to award-winning visual rebranding projects for major media outlets.

    I combine technology with strategic creativity to make brands flourish in three languages on a native level. I believe in authenticity and the power of the human touch behind brands. I constantly challenge myself to try new tools and approaches while retaining clarity and value. I enjoy diving into new industries and developing creations that exceed expectations.

    Reidar Wasenius
    CEO, Founder, Lexofon

    Reidar Wasenius is the CEO and co-founder of lLexofon, which provides AI-generated voices based on top voice artists. In the tech sector his past employers include Nokia (twice), Samsung, Telia/Sonera/Telecom Finland, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and the Finnish funding agency Tekes (now: Business Finland). In the media industry, he has worked for the Finnish National Broadcasting Company YLE and on several commercial radio and TV channels. As an educator, he has worked at all levels of the Finnish education system. He was the founding Programme Director of the BSc program in Media and Communication at Arcada UAS. Reidar has studied computer science (HCI & AI) at Aalto University and mass communication at the University of Helsinki. His latest book is Personal Brainer (WSOY 2016) which he co-authored with neurobiologist Tiina Huttu. Reidar speaks to you in several languages, hundreds of times a year on your phone and whenever you travel by train in Finland.

    Sini Kervinen
    Head of Innovation, ​​Bauer Media

    Sini is the Head of the Innovations Unit at Bauer Media Finland and a member of the Executive Board. The Innovations Unit is responsible for technology, distribution, AI projects, data management, and research functions.

    Over the past six months, Sini has been leading Bauer Media Group's AI strategy stream across nine Bauer Media Audio countries, with the aim of finding tangible AI solutions for different business areas. She is also a PhD candidate in computer science.

    Under Sini's leadership, Bauer Media Finland has launched multiple AI solutions in the audio space that are currently live, including AI radio, AI-read STT news, AI subtitles, data-optimized music scheduling, cloned voices, and an AI radio host.

    Moderator Joey Bayer
    Head of Community, Epicenter Helsinki

    Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.

    From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving / setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.

    Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.

    Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.

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