EstoniAI Meetup Vol. 14: AI Hardware
Join us for EstoniAI Meetup Vol. 14, where we'll explore the physical foundations powering the AI revolution. While much attention focuses on algorithms and software, this meetup dives into the critical hardware layer - from specialized chips to robotics, wearables to edge devices - that makes AI tangible and impactful in our daily lives.
We'll examine the full stack of intelligent hardware, from cutting-edge processors challenging NVIDIA's dominance to the smart devices reshaping healthcare, manufacturing, and daily life. With the edge AI market projected to reach $270 billion by 2032 and robotics adding another $185 billion by 2030, understanding this landscape is crucial for founders, engineers, and investors alike.
EstoniAI Meetup is organized jointly by Founderly and Estonian Founders Society, bringing together builders, brains, and backers around what truly matters in AI. Whether you're building, funding, or learning, be part of the conversations shaping our AI future.
🗓️ Agenda
17:00 | Doors Open – Registration & Refreshments
17:30 | It Begins
🎤 Welcome by Vattan PS, Founder of Founderly & Creator of EstoniAI
17:40 | 🎓 Research Insights (New) Three researchers showcasing cutting-edge hardware innovation in Estonian institutions
Jaan Raik, Professor, TalTech
AI chips at the edge: addressing reliability and security
Mohammad Hasan Ahmadilivani, Postdoc Researcher, TalTech
The Hidden Weak Spot in AI You Never Think About: Hardware Reliability
Sergii Kharagorgiiev, Head of AI Research, Lendurai
18:20 | ⚡ Startup Spotlight Estonia's boldest hardware innovators take the stage
Mikhail Iljin, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, GScan
Taavi Tammiste, Head of AI, DefSecIntel Solutions
Valter Läll, CPO, DriveX
Max Simmonds, Founder, nCode
19:10 | 10-min break
19:20 | 🌐 Panel: "Building Intelligence into Everything" Industry leaders on hardware opportunities and challenges
Maarja Kruusmaa, Professor of Biorobotics, TalTech
Maksim Jenihhin, TAICHIP coordinator
Kadi-Ingrid Lilles, Partner, Iron Wolf Capital
20:00 | 🔧 Interactive Hardware Demos & High-Signal Networking
21:00 | Close
Why Attend
Understand the AI hardware revolution – from LLM-specific chips achieving 13x faster inference to neuromorphic processors using 100x less power
Discover practical opportunities – where Estonian companies can compete in the rapidly growing AI hardware markets
Experience cutting-edge technology – through hands-on demos of robotics, wearables, and edge AI devices
Connect with the ecosystem – meet hardware engineers, AI developers, investors, and potential partners
Who Should Attend
Hardware engineers and embedded systems developers
AI/ML practitioners interested in edge deployment
Startup founders building physical AI products
Investors evaluating deep tech opportunities
Manufacturing and supply chain professionals
Corporate innovation teams implementing AI solutions
Researchers in robotics, IoT, and emerging technologies
Policy makers shaping Estonia's tech strategy
Anyone curious about the physical future of AI
From collaborative robots transforming manufacturing to wearables enabling continuous health monitoring, this meetup explores not just the technology, but practical pathways for Estonian companies to design, prototype, manufacture, and scale AI hardware solutions that can compete globally.
👉 Don't wait to secure your spot – this event is free, but registration is required as spaces are limited!
This event continues EstoniAI Meetup's mission of strengthening Estonia's AI ecosystem by bringing together diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration, and exploring the technologies and strategies that will define our digital future.
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