Bank of Finland and FIN-FSA to hold seminar on artificial intelligence

AI is sweeping through society and the economy. Understanding the issues surrounding this transformation is also central to the stability of the financial system. The Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) are organising an international seminar for the third time to examine the impact of AI on the economy, the financial sector and financial supervision. The seminar brings together representatives from central banks, financial supervisory authorities and the financial sector to discuss the benefits and challenges of AI.

The two-day seminar will cover topics including the impact of AI on the economy and central banking, Europe’s competitiveness in the age of AI and quantum technology, the use of AI in asset management and the implications of AI for financial stability. The seminar will also feature numerous practical examples and experiences from central banks and supervisory authorities relating to the implementing AI solutions.

The seminar will be opened by Tuomas Välimäki, Member of the Board of the Bank of Finland. According to Välimäki, we must prepare to embrace AI and other new technologies, but we must also manage the risks carefully. “We should welcome technologies that can change how we work, be demanding about how they are governed, and build resilience before it is put to the test,” Välimäki stresses in his speech. In his opening remarks, Välimäki will also discuss digital sovereignty. According to Välimäki, digital sovereignty stems from resilience and choices: “Digital sovereignty, as I see it, is not about doing everything ourselves, or isolating Europe from global innovation. It is about retaining the capacity to make our own choices.”

You are welcome to watch the live stream of the seminar. The event will not be recorded.

Seminar programme: Impact of AI on Economy, Finance and Supervision 11–12 November 2026