Technologies shape societies. Government Tomorrow Forum’s Tampere Lab designs solutions for governments to lead, not endure this process.
Finland's second metropolitan area, a centre of industry and technology
Throughout its history, Tampere has been a city of brave investments and collaborative efforts, aiming for leadership, well-being, and sustainable future.
For the past decade, Tampere has been Finland's most attractive city, drawing people to study, work, and spend their retirement days.
Tampere's vitality is perfectly reflected in its large global companies, agile subcontractors, and the most active start-up community in Finland, which has transformed many small businesses into successful growth companies. Tampere is particularly attractive to students; with the largest age group being 20-29 year olds, it boasts a large pool of new professionals. The city recognized long ago that fostering close collaboration among companies of all sizes, top-tier educational institutions, as well as research and development organizations is instrumental in its vitality and growth.
GTF Government’s AI Handbook — February 2024.
A product of the GTF Tampere Lab.
The November 2023 session was a closed-doors event to prepare the first Lab report in 2024
Season 1:
Artificial Intelligence and governments.
Research question: becoming agents of change in the AI-related governance.
First meeting: Nov 29th, 2023.
Report filing: February 2024.
“Technology is what drives today’s societies forward. Governments are rarely at the forefront of this process, and it’s time to change it.”
Maxim Matias, Venture partner at Tiburon Capital, GTF Tampere Lab Season 1 Chairman
Main Research Topics
Digital Transformation and Governance
Investigating how governments are leveraging digital technologies like cloud computing, data analytics, and AI to transform their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery to citizens.
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Exploring the challenges governments face in securing sensitive data and critical infrastructure in the digital age. Examining the strategies and technologies deployed and in development to protect against cyber threats and ensure data privacy.
E-Government and Citizen Engagement
Studying the impact of digital platforms, such as government websites and social media, on citizen engagement and participation in governance. Assessing the effectiveness of online services and communication channels.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation
Looking closely at how AI and automation technologies are being integrated into government processes, from chatbots for citizen inquiries to predictive analytics for decision-making. Examining the implications for job roles and public policy.
Blockchain and Digital Identity
Understanding the use of blockchain technology in government, particularly in areas like digital identity verification, secure voting systems, and transparent supply chain management. Assessing the benefits and challenges of blockchain adoption.
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Technologies
Researching the ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding the use of cutting-edge technologies in government, including issues related to surveillance, privacy rights, bias in AI algorithms, and the responsible use of data.
Season 1 Lab experts
Tiia Joki — growth, innovation, and competitiveness manager at City of Tampere
Maxim Matias — Lab Chair
Venture partner at Tiburon VC
Igor Lys — Secretary General of GTF, founder of Gambit
Taavi Rõivas — Chairman at Auve Tech, former Prime Minister of Estonia
Kyriacos Kokkinos — former Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy of Cyprus
Sanni Pöntinen — AI governance and ethics specialist at the City of Tampere
Carsten Claus — founder of Oberkorn, foresight advisor to the European Commission
Jesse Samasuwo — government communication manager at Apolitical
Jari Stenvall — researcher with a focus on AI, best teacher of Finland 2022
Daniel Wild — founder of Tiburon, serial investor and tech evangelist