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.

Aerial view of a city with a river running through it. Streets with pedestrians and a red tram, a yellow building with a clock tower, trees, and a park area are visible. In the background, there are various buildings and a tall tower.

GTF Government’s AI Handbook — February 2024.

A product of the GTF Tampere Lab.

A group of business professionals sitting around a U-shaped conference table in a large, well-lit room with tall windows and a projector screen showing a presentation.

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.”

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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.