6 Sept at 15:00–16:00 (external link)
Material encounters with the Baltic Sea | Workshop & Exhibition at Venturo Studio, Tapionpuisto, Espoo
Events programme – Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025
Attend open seminars, talks, tours, film screenings and workshops that expand on the themes of the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition. Most events take place at the Aalto campus, with a few held at other locations in the Helsinki metropolitan area or online.
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Join the events surrounding Aalto University's biggest annual exhibition!
Designs for a Cooler Planet is more than just an exhibition, it’s a series of inspiring events that explore innovative solutions to global challenges. Join open seminars, talks, workshops, film screenings and guided tours that bring new layers to the projects featured in the exhibition and highlight other fascinating research from across Aalto University.
All events are free of charge and, unless otherwise stated, held in English at Aalto University’s campus, Marsio building (Otakaari 2, Espoo). Click on an event to see more details, including registration requirements and venue information.
Events programme
Explore the upcoming events. Additional activities will be added soon, so stay tuned!
11 Sept at 13:00–17:00
Artpreneurship – reimagining the role of artistic creativity in business | Keynote & Panel
11 Sept at 17:00–19:00 (external link)
Warmer designs for a cooler planet | Workshop at Studio Falda, Hämeentie 2, Helsinki
16 Sept at 17:00–18:35
Aalto Ahaa - matka materiaalien mahdollisuuksiin | EVENT IN FINNISH | Hybrid lecture
22 Sept at 16:30–18:30
Designing workplace happiness | Talks: Frank Martela, Marjo-Riitta Diehl, Niina Nurmi and Satu Rekonen. Moderated by Anna Kevätsalo.
23 Sept at 10:00–15:00 (external link)
Closing loops - rakentamisen kiertotalouden pilotti | EVENT IN FINNISH | Seminar & Site tour at Mustikkamaa, Kaupunkiympäristötalon Auditorio, Työpajankatu 8, Helsinki.
25 Sept at 13:00–16:00
Legacy awakens: an inspiring journey through science and design | Hybrid seminar
26 Sept at 15:30–17:00
Aalto-yliopisto Junior tiedeteatteri – ihmemateriaalit | EVENT IN FINNISH | Talk & Workshop for 9 to 12-year-olds
2 Oct at 13:00–18:00
Built environments for a cooler planet: sustainable urbanization pathways for the world of 2075 | Seminar
2 Oct at 15:00–16:30 (external link)
Aalto-yliopisto x EMMA talks: kolme näkökulmaa muodin muutokseen | EVENT IN FINNISH | Panel & Guided tour to exhibition
2 Oct at 16:45–17:45 (external link)
Radical Creatives film screening | A document directed by Emilia Hernesniemi
3 Oct at 14:00–17:00
Shaping Tomorrow with Smart and Living Materials | Talk & Workshop at Väre, F102, Otaniementie 14, Espoo
7 Oct at 17:00–19:00
Kun ylitulkinta johtaa toiseen | EVENT IN FINNISH | Talk
7 Oct at 18:15–21:15
Sustainable action expo | Networking for students at Design Factory Stage, Puumiehenkuja 5, Espoo
10 Oct at 14:00–16:00
Uudistajat | EVENT IN FINNISH | Live podcast
14 Oct at 17:00–18:35
Aalto Ahaa – keksinnöt ja tutkimuksen matka arkeen | EVENT IN FINNISH | Hybrid lecture
15 Oct at 16:00–17:00
Quantum strategy: the path to making quantum technology Finland’s next success story | Talks
21 Oct at 17:00–18:30
Better business – better society: markkinointi tänään | EVENT IN FINNISH | Hybrid seminar
Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition
Designs for a Cooler Planet presents nearly 20 hands-on projects by Aalto University’s students and researchers across disciplines. This year, the exhibition highlights acts of change through new materials, better building, and novel ways of living and learning. Step into a world where biowaste turns into glitter in classrooms, dementia risk detectors break new ground, and Nokia’s untold design stories are brought to light.
On view for nearly two months at Marsio, Otakaari 2, from 5 September to 28 October 2025.
→ Visit the exhibition page and learn more about the showcase
Satellite exhibitions
Designs for a Cooler Planet broadens its presence beyond the main venue at Aalto campus with curated partner exhibitions. These satellite exhibitions encourage visitors to experience how the themes of Aalto University’s largest exhibition come to life in new environments and contexts.
Waves of change: turning waste into sustainable floating future (external link)
See the Reverlast dock and rent the student-maintained floating sauna at Otaranta 9, Espoo.
Living panels: reimagining materials with nature
11–12 Sept at Aalto University Väre building, the exhibition showcases materials and solutions that reimagine our relationship with nature.
Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025
Explore the inspiring work of our graduating students in architecture, design, film, art and media!
Reimagining our future with the Baltic Sea (external link)
The exhibition, held 5 Sept – 24 Oct at Ventura Studio, Espoo, presents poetic, practical, and regenerative art and design.
Love letters to our clothes
At Beta SPACE Gallery, 1–18 Sept, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on their emotional connection to clothing.