NECOVERSE Final Seminar 17.11.2025 Dream it, Build it, Sail it: Metaverse Solutions for Shipbuilding and Beyond

We’re excited to present the outcomes of NECOVERSE Joint Action showcasing how industrial metaverse solutions are transforming the way we work across industries.

Join us on Monday, November 17th at Forum Marinum in Turku (Linnankatu 72, Turku)

We’re thrilled to share the outcomes of the NECOVERSE Joint Action, demonstrating how industrial metaverse solutions are transforming the way industries work.

Event Highlights

This seminar explores how industrial metaverse solutions are reshaping industries. Participants will enjoy inspiring keynotes and live demonstrations showcasing the use of the metaverse in training, space design, and remote inspections.

  • Cutting-Edge Topics: Discover the latest advancements in shipbuilding and industrial metaverse applications, and explore how AI can drive new opportunities for the industry.
  • Expert Insights: Gain perspectives from leading industry professionals and researchers at the forefront of metaverse and technology innovation.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, experts, and innovators during dedicated networking sessions over lunch and coffee breaks.
  • Live Demonstrations: Experience state-of-the-art technologies and immerse yourself in practical metaverse applications

We are starting with lunch 11:00 – 12:15 at Göran

12:15 Welcome words: Seppo Tikkanen, DIMECC and Mika Luimula, Head of Education and Research of The School of Software and Interactive Technologies for Turku University of Applied Sciences)

12:30 Keynote presentations

Marjo Keiramo, (Director, Meyer Turku)

Using UAVs to Monitor Damage to Cruise Ships.Dmytro Krytskyi, (Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Aircraft Engineering from Kharkiv National Aerospace University, Ukraine)

13:30 Metaverse-Powered Inspections, Tuomas Suominen, Business Development Manager at Kiwa, Chao Yang, Doctoral Candidate at Aalto University)

14:00 Coffee and Demonstrations

14:30 Magical Architecture & Design – Vertti Kivi, CEO Vertti&Co

14:50 Change Management at Ship Construction Phase, Juha Saarinen, Senior Research Scientist at Turku University of Applied Sciences

15:10 AI Design Space, Timo Haavisto, AI Specialist and Senior Advisor at Turku University of Applied Sciences

15:30 Immersive Learning Experiences – Pasi Mattila, CEO at Finpeda and Werner Ravyse, Senior Research Scientist at Turku University of Applied Sciences

16:00 Cocktails and Demonstrations

Registration link you can find here: REGISTRATION

 We look forward to seeing you in Turku!