Tracks and speakers

The idea of the ”Creative business” theme is to offer a different perspective and showcase much-needed content on the questions concerning the state of the Finnish creative industry, in addition to what is usually discussed about the design and creative industry. The speeches present observations about the current situation in the field through interesting themes and personal stories, and shed light on areas where it could be possible to reduce the struggle of designers and companies in the Finnish creative industry.

Track chaired by Aalto alum Sarianna Niskala

Schedule and speakers:

• 13.00 Sijoittajan & mesenaatin näkökulma; suomalaisen elokuvan, taiteen ja luovan alan tukeminen (FI)
  Ari Tolppanen, Chairman of the Board, Aurora Studios & Capman
   
• 13.30 Miksi suomalainen nuori muotoilu ja muoti ei nouse, ja mitä vaadittaisiin, että näin tapahtuisi (FI)
  Pekka Mattila, Professor of Practice, Aalto University School of Business
   
• 14.00 Fashion entrepreneurship - coping through adversity (FI)
  Jarkko Kallio, Founder, FRENN menswear brand
   
• 14.30 How designers can impact in big corporations (EN)
  Marja Ojala, Product Design Manager, Zalando
   
• 15.00 Founding a Design Business based on adversity in the industry one faced as a student (FI)
  Elisa Luoto, CEO & Heidi Maria Huovinen, Creative Director, Young Finnish Design
  
   

Smart city development enhances urban efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life by harnessing technology and data to address complex urban challenges. In this track, we explore what 6G brings to cities, the role of digital twins and metacity in smart city development and the prospects for a good life. Also future city planning and participatory planning techniques are on the agenda.

Track chaired by Aalto alumni Veera Mustonen & Niko Ferm

Schedule and speakers:

• 13.00 What 6G could bring to smart cities? (EN)
  Mikko A. Uusitalo, Head of Research Department, Nokia Bell Labs
   
• 13.30 How to Build Smart Cities? Kuinka älykaupunkia rakennetaan? (FI)
  Jenni Lautso, Division Director, Sweco
  Jukka-Pekka Pitkänen, Global Division Director, Ramboll
   
• 14.00 What is urban happiness? Minkälaista on onnellinen elämä kaupungissa? (FI)
  Frank Martela, University Lecturer, Aalto University
   
• 14.30 Engaging citizens in urban planning with digital tools (EN)
  PhD Maarit Kahila, CEO, Maptionnaire by Mapita oy
   
• 15.00 Are you aboard to go to metaverse? – Current status and next steps of the immersive technology development in Finland (EN)
  Tuija Pakkanen, Lead in Sustainable Built Enviroment, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland 

Abandoning fossil fuels and adopting renewable and emissions-free energy sources are crucial for the success of the green transition. In this program track, we delve into the energy transition and the opportunities it creates, including perspectives on investing, the hydrogen economy, solar power technologies, and mobility. In the program, we will also be considering the net impacts of the energy sector and their potential change. 

Track chaired by Aalto alum Johanna Tavia

Schedule and speakers:

• 12.00 Green Transition: Venture Capital Perspective (EN)
  Terhi Vapola, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Greencode Ventures
   

• 12.30 Decarbonizing transportation sector with green hydrogen and power-to-x fuels (EN)
  Saara Kujala, CEO, Ren-Gas 

  Lunch break at 13-14 

• 14.00 Towards zero-emission road traffic - and what is hydrogen's role in it? (EN)
  Heikki Freund, CEO, Toyota Suomi
   
• 14.30 The net impact of the energy sector - insights from the largest energy companies (EN)
  Milja Asikainen, Senior Impact Specialist, The Upright Project
   
• 15.00 Kuplasta aurinkosähkön optimointiin Suomessa (FI)
  Eero Oksanen, CEO, Forus

Where does development of AI and quantum computers leading us? What are practical applications in war, care and cybersecurity? What is the environmental footprint of all this? 

Track chaired by Aalto alum Juha Koponen

Schedule and speakers:

• 12.30 What will AI do in a few years (EN)
  Harri Valpola, Founder, System2 AI 
   
• 13.00 Cybersecurity in an interconnected world (EN)
  Samu Konttinen, CEO, Loihde
   
• 13.30 Autonomous war (Autonomia tulevaisuuden taistelukentällä) (FI)
  Petteri Hemminki, Lieutenant Colonel, National Defence University
   
• 14.00 Autonomous Elderly Care (EN)
  Martina Čaić, Assistant Professor, Department of design, Aalto University
   
• 14.30 Revolutionary Applications for Quantum Computers (EN)
  Mikko Möttönen, Associate Professor of Quantum Technology, Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland 
   
• 15.00 Combat exploding IT emissions with green coding (EN)
  Janne Kalliola, Chief Growth Officer & Founder, Exove

Materials are in key role to make the green transition happen in all industries! This session presents concrete examples and future visions on sustainable development regarding plastics, textiles, bioproducts, construction materials and the battery value chain. Join the discussion to learn more and bring in your ideas - together we’ll make the real impact! 

Track chaired by Aalto alum Markku Heino 

Schedule and speakers:

• 13.00 Bioproduct Mill Concept (EN)
  Niklas von Weymarn, CEO, Metsä Spring Oy
   
• 13.30 Circular Textiles (EN)
  Ali Harlin, Research Professor, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland 
   
• 14.00 Sustainable plastics industry transformation (EN)
  Jaakko Tuomainen, Circular Plastics Manager, Borealis
   
• 14.30 Disrupting the world of concrete: How sustainable material innovations transform construction and mining (EN)
  Riku Kytömäki, CEO, Betolar
   
• 15.00 Sustainable and responsible battery industry – An opportunity Finland should not miss out! (EN)
  Jani Adolfsson-Tallqvist, Development Manager, Finnish Minerals Group

Healtcare is in a crisis due to increasing costs, aging population, and exhausted workers. This forces us to change and innovate, which will also open big opportunities. What are the solutions that will keep us healthy and sane at an affordable price? How are those innovations financed?

Track chaired by Aalto alumni Eeva-Sofia Haukipuro & Janina Niiranen

Schedule and speakers:

• 12.00 The present is not a possible future in health and social care / Nykyinen ei ole mahdollinen tulevaisuus sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa (FI)
  Saara Hassinen, CEO, Healthtech Finland
   

• 13.00 The New Art of Magnetic Brain Maintenance—and the Path from Research to Innovation (EN)
  Risto Ilmoniemi, Professor emeritus & Founder, Nexstim

  Lunch break at 13-14

• 14.00 Tired, anxious and overwhelmed: What is wrong with how we work (EN)
  Piia Kuosmanen, CEO & Co-founder, Velbi
   
• 14.30 AI in Healthcare crisis? (EN)
  Miika Leminen, Head of AI & Analytics, HUS Helsinki University Hospital
   
• 15.00 Does money matter over health? The world according to a Life Science investor (EN)
  Pekka Simula, Founding Partner, Innovestor Life Science

At Helsinki University of Technology (Aalto University predecessor), Enterprise Forum series was organized for a good ten years from the end of the 1980s by professor Martti M. Kaila. The goal was to offer keynote presentations at the highest strategic level. The guest speakers were both Finnish and international industry top management, top experts, and other notable people. The series was visited by e.g. King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, president Mauno Koivisto, ABB's CEO and chairman of the board Percy Barnevik, banker Marcus Wallenberg, marketing professor Philip Kotler, Masa Yards CEO Martin Saarikangas, KONE CEO Pekka Herlin, Nokia top management Simo Vuorilehto, Jorma Ollila, Sari Baldauf, as well as Data Fellows CEO Risto Siilasmaa, numerous cabinet ministers and many more.

The new and magnificent Aalto Campus calls for a rerun of the prestigious keynote event series Enterprise Forum 2.0. It will be launched with a theme Driving growth through entrepreneurship. In the fireside chat with Kaj Hagros we have three unicorn founders as guest speakers. Our inclusive alumni also welcomes non-alumni visitors. The discussion is in English.

Fireside chats hosted by Aalto alum Kaj Hagros

Schedule and fireside chat speakers:

• 13.30 Johanna Småros, Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer, RELEX Solutions 
• 14.00 Miki Kuusi, CEO, Wolt
• 14.30 Ilkka Paananen, CEO, Supercell