NAU Workshop: Empowering developers and deployers in the AI ecosystem

Seminar

12.-13.1.

12:00 - 12:00

Is your organisation developing or utilising AI solutions or do you invest in those that do? Do you want to stay ahead of EU AI regulations and leverage Nordic-Baltic AI support networks? Join us in Tallinn, Estonia for a dynamic workshop designed to support both businesses and public sector actors in navigating and thriving within the evolving AI landscape.

Why participate?

Understand the impact of the EU AI Act on your business and operations.
Gain deeper insight into the Nordic-Baltic AI ecosystem (including facilitating mechanisms like EDIH, TEF, and AI Factories).
Engage directly with authors and funding bodies.
Make your voice heard in developing a more innovation- and business-friendly AI ecosystem.
Network and co-operate with AI stakeholders from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Prepare for AI regulatory sandboxes and future compliance.

Who should attend?

AI solution users, both private and public sector actors
AI solution developers, both companies (large players, SMEs and startups) as well as public sector actors
Innovation facilitators and support organizations
Investors, funders and regulatory authorities

Workshop agenda (Tallinn, Estonia)

Day 1: 12 January 2026

Time: 14:00–17:50

Welcome

Introduction: AI ecosystem/regulation/key stakeholders – the big picture

Views to future of AI in Baltic & Nordics
- Workshop: Future Solutions and Technologies

Coffee break

AI innovation support current state

- Workshop: AI innovation Support Systems - organizations and infrastructure

Summary of day (main observations from facilitators) and intro to the next day

End of day 1 and networking

Day 2: 13 January 2026

Time: 9:30–16:30

Welcome and key findings from day 1

Different roles in AI ecosystem – practical case study

- Workshop: Roles and Responsibilities

Lunch break and networking

Views to regulation

-Workshop: Regulation & Compliance

Coffee break and networking

Dimensions of Nordic-Baltic AI ecosystem – Motivation for the future

- Workshop: Ecosystem & Collaboration

Benefits from company/investor point of view

- Workshop: Strategy, Intent, & Value

Ending and how process continues

Secure your spot!

This workshop is part of the joint Nordic-Baltic NAU pre-study, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. The aim of the project is to support an unified Nordic - Baltic AI ecosystem. Seats are limited – register early to ensure your participation!