Welcome to Flow Festival & Flow Talks 2026

Most barriers are invisible. Until we choose to see them. Inclusion is not an easy term, and it means different things to different people. But in a world where AI is rapidly reshaping how we work and make decisions, the question becomes more important than ever: who gets included, and how?

In this Tieto’s Flow Talks session, we explore the intersection of AI, design, and inclusion. How can we create services, systems and experiences that truly serve diverse users, and not just the average? And how can we recognize and remove invisible barriers in everyday life?

The discussion brings together inclusivity, design and technology experts, with insights from a unique perspective and experiences. We will also reveal the winner of Inclusive Design competition organized by Young Finnish Design, Inklusiiv, Flow Festival and Tieto.

We invite you to make inclusivity tangible, and to remove invisible barriers for everyone.

Speakers

• Jani Toivola, social influencer, actor and author
• Rayene Bech, Senior AI Engineer at Tieto Tech Consulting
• Teemu Roos, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki
• Katharina Schmidt, Senior Business Development Manager at Rovio and artist
• Petra Tarkkala, Head of Design at Tieto Tech Consulting
• Katja Toropainen, CEO of Inklusiiv and Women in Tech Finland