In real estate, AI has moved from talk to action. Not long ago, AI meant separate experiments. In 2026 it handles resident communication around the clock, streamlines leasing from application to contract and turns system data into clear decisions. The change is not coming; it is happening now.
In this keynote, Mika Aho shares what he sees from his vantage point: where the Finnish built environment and real estate sector stands with AI right now. Through real examples, he walks through what front-runners have built in residential leasing, property maintenance and reporting, and what separates projects that deliver results from those that stayed pilots.
“It is not primarily about technology, but about a new way of working.
At its best, AI automates routines and frees people's time for where it is needed most: with residents and properties.
The talk also looks ahead. Over the next five years, AI will change the real estate sector more than it has changed in the last twenty. What does this mean for the daily work of rental housing companies, and how do you get started without large investments or deep technical expertise? The keynote gives a clear picture of AI's possibilities without technical jargon and encourages taking the first step today. The future won't wait, but there is still time to join in.
Avaimet Aulaan 2026
Avaimet Aulaan is a two-day event by Aulaan at Hotel Kakola in Turku on November 12–13, 2026. The programme includes a panel on the changing rental housing market, a development workshop and partner presentations. The keynote closes the first day's talks at 16:00.
A note on language
The event and the keynote are in Finnish.
