GPT-Lab is a generative AI research group at Tampere University in Finland, founded in June 2023 by Professor Pekka Abrahamsson. It researches generative AI and software engineering across eight pillars, from the technical core of AI to its societal impact.

GPT-Lab was founded by Prof. Pekka Abrahamsson and is headed by Dr. Kai-Kristian Kemell, with campus leads Dr. Mika Saari in Pori, Dr. Muhammad Waseem in Tampere, and Dr. Jussi Rasku in Seinäjoki.

Where is GPT-Lab located?

GPT-Lab operates across three campuses in Finland: the University Consortium of Pori, Tampere University's Hervanta campus, and the University Consortium of Seinäjoki, with international operations extending to GPT-Lab Nordics and GPT-Lab Africa.

How can a company work with GPT-Lab?

Companies can start with a free discovery meeting with a GPT-Lab researcher, then progress through a 90-minute consultation, a half-day workshop, a 4-week pilot solution, or the 6-week Adopt an AI Researcher programme.

What is GPT-Lab's Demo Showroom?

The Demo Showroom, hosted at demo.gpt-lab.eu, is GPT-Lab's public gallery of generative AI prototypes and demos built by its researchers and students.

Events - GPT-Lab

Events

25/09/2026 Workshop, Crazy Town Tampere

In this workshop we go through the AI tools that are the most popular at the moment, participants will see demos of what these tools can do, an the workshop will also include hands-on section where participants try out these tools for themselves.

Date and place: 25.9.2026 at 17.-18.00 PM, Crazy Town Tampere.
Hosted by: José Siqueira de Cerqueira, Sami Malik and Johannes Määttä.

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23/10/2026 Workshop, Crazy Town Tampere

From Answering to Doing: Beyond the chatbot how AI agents use tools, remember, and act

AI that answers is familiar. AI that acts is a different kind of system. This session breaks down how agents use tools, hold memory, and decide their next move. with live demos of both what works and what fails.

Date: 23.10.2026
Time: 15:00-16:00
Location: Crazy Town Tampere, Learning Corner (5th floor)

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27/11/2026 Workshop, Crazy Town Tampere

In this workshop we will go through what are the differences between SLMs and LLMs, and when is the best time to use SLMs instead of LLMs.

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11/12/2026 Workshop, Crazy Town Tampere

Agentic RAG – AI that Decides from Retrieval to Autonomy.

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Previous events

21/08/2026 Workshop, Crazy Town Tampere

MATSI is an interactive team simulation game where you and your team make strategic decisions and instantly see how they play out, testing realistic business scenarios where being wrong costs nothing.

Date and place: 21.08.2026 at 10.-12.00 AM, Crazy Town Tampere.
For more information and registration, go to:
MATSI – Management Team Simulation Game | LinkedIn

GAISE 2026 - 2nd Summer School on GenAI in Software Engineering

GAISE26 is an intensive summer school focused on Generative AI and modern software engineering. Hosted by GPT-Lab, Tampere University, GAISE26 gathers industry partners, researchers and students together!
Date: 1.-3.6.2026
Location: Scandic Rosendahl, Tampere Finland

Where does the evil live? Looking at the underbelly of AI

Held on 1 October 2024 at Crazy Town, Tampere, this half-day seminar was part of the SYNTHETICA and EVIL-AI projects. The event explored the technical, human, and sociocultural limitations of AI, with discussions on the dark side of intelligent agents and their societal impact.

Tekoäly ei vain koputa vaan se on jo sisällä!

Held on 16 April 2025 at UCPori (University Consortium of Pori), this public panel brought together voices from academia, journalism, and industry to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, media, and communication. Organized by GPT-Lab, the event facilitated cross-sector discussion around both opportunities and critical challenges in the age of AI.

AI & Software Hackathon – Tampere University

Held on 2 December 2024 at the Tampere University city center campus (Auditorium D10, Main Building), this one-day hackathon brought together students to tackle real-world challenges using AI in software engineering. Organized by GPT-Lab, the event encouraged rapid ideation, prototyping, and collaboration around the creative use of AI technologies.