Metropolia UAS & AI Innovation Factory Launch Event
Join us for this full-day Event
Agentic AI, Hands-on Building, and Future Career Opportunities
Welcome to an event where students can dive into the world of agentic AI through practical learning and collaboration.
AI Innovation Factory and Metropolia UAS are organizing a launch event designed to inspire students to build, experiment with, and understand the next generation of AI systems.
- During the event, participants will:
- Learn what agentic AI systems are
- Build their first AI agent in a hands-on hackathon
- Explore European AI development and regulation
- Discover real-world AI infrastructure examples
- Learn about future workplace skills and AI literacy
- Discuss career paths, entrepreneurship, and freelancing opportunities
The sessions and workshops will be led by the AI Innovation Factory team together with invited experts and industry guests.
Who is the event for?
The event is open to all Metropolia students, companies and organizations.
No previous AI experience is required — curiosity, motivation, and willingness to learn are the most important qualities.
Participants may come from fields such as:
- Software development
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Design and creative industries
- Healthcare and social services
- Data and analytics
- Innovation and startup ecosystems
- Public sector organizations
What participants will gain
- Practical experience in building AI agents
- Opportunities to create portfolio projects
- Networking with companies and experts
- Insight into emerging AI careers and professional roles
- Opportunities to continue through innovation projects, internships, or thesis work
Practical Information
📍 Metropolia UAS
📅 20.5.2026 - 9AM - 5PM
💻 Bring your own laptop if you want to participate in the afternoon Agentic AI hackathon
🌍 Finnish, Swedish, and English are supported.