Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026
3 Sept – 7 Oct at Väre building on Aalto campus, Espoo. Explore the inspiring work of our graduating students in architecture, design, film, art and media!
Join events
Aalto University and its partners organise hundreds of events every year, open to alumni, partners and the general public. You can also find the exhibitions below, after the events.
Event highlights
Guest talk: Yang Shi "Understanding Learning with AI: A Human-Centered, Data-Driven Approach to Programming Education"
Yang Shi from Utah State University will give a guest talk at the Department of Computer Science
Guest talk: Angela Zavaleta Bernuy & Michael Liut "Show Me You Understand: Designing AI for Help-Seeking, Feedback, and Explanation"
Angela Zavaleta Bernuy from McMaster University and Michael Liut from University of Toronto will give a guest talk at the Department of Computer Science
Aalto CS Talks
Verena Distler: Human-centered resilience against technology-mediated deceptionAlexandru Paler: QBSD 2027: A Modern, Quantum Version of the Berkeley Software Distribution
Guest talk: Marie-Laure Snijders "Multisensory Integration in XR"
Marie-Laure Snijders from University of Twente will give a guest talk at the Department of Computer Science4. - 26.11. Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Mathematics and Analysis seminars:
* 4.11. Analysis seminars: Poincaré Inequalities for Parabolic Equations
* 10.11. Inference Problems in Stochastic Networks
* 11.11. Robust semantic communications
* 23.11. Algebra, Geometry and Combinatorics seminar
4.11. 12:30-15:30 online & Maarintie 8, Otaniemi
Aalto AI Talks: The future of AI in research
4. & 18.11. 14:15 online & Maaritie 8, Otaniemi
Computer Science Theory seminars:
* Evaluation codes approaching the optimal bound for insertions/deletions over small fields
* Crossing Number is NP-hard for Constant Path-width (and Tree-width)
* Exact and Approximate Algorithms for Polytree Learning
4.11. 15-16 Maarintie 8, Otaniemi
Aalto Computer Science Talks:
* Human-centered resilience against technology-mediated deception
* QBSD 2027: A Modern, Quantum Version of the Berkeley Software Distribution
4.11. 16-19 Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Power of Team Building
6.11. 9-10 online
Aalto EE webinar in Finnish: Laatu rakennusalalla - kohti systeemista muutosta
Cinema Sheryl, Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
6. & 7.11. 2046
6. & 7.11. A Clockwork Orange
7.11. Wildwood - Sysimetsä
20. & 21.11. Audition
20.11. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
21.11. You Can See Everything
22.11. 2001: A Space Odyssey
15.12. Dune: Part Three (Preview Screening)
16. & 7.12. Dune: Part Three
7.11. Jakarta, Indonesia
Aalto alumni get-together in Jakarta
9. - 11.11. Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Games Now! Event Week
10.11. 17-18:30 Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Aalto Ahaaopen lectures (in Finnish): Kvanttimullistus ja uusi aikakausi
11.11. 8:30-12 Dipoli, Otakaari 24, Otaniemi
FIOH & FCAI AIX Forum: Human-Centered AI in Changing Work Environments
11.11. - 10.2. 13:15-14:30 online
Architecture Speaks! - Local Memory
* 10.11. Clementine Blakemore
* 18.11. 08014
11.11. 15:15-16:30 Maarintie 8, Otaniemi
Aalto Computer Science Talks:
Marie-Laure Snijders - Multisensory Integration in XR
11.11. Espoo Cultural Centre, Espoo
Polytech choir & Retuperä WBK concert
12.11. 10:30-12 verkossa & Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Aalto Brain Seminar (ABC)
Measuring What We Mean: Neural Properties and the Tools That Stand In for Them
12.11. 11-17 Dipoli, Otaniemi
Aalto Talent Expo (for students and recruiters)
12.11. 12:30-18:30 Design Factory, Puumiehenkuja 5, Otaniemi
BITE Future Foods Conference
12.11. Otaniemi
Aalto Talent Expo alumni after work
12.11. 14-15:30 online & Väre, Otaniementie 13, Otaniemi
EU Data Act and Business Opportunities Emergence
12. - 26.11. 14:15 Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Algebra, Number Theory and Applications seminars:
* Locally recoverable codes for data storage: constructions via elliptic curves and surfaces
* Measuring the colour of solar panels: common sources of error and how to estimate them
16. - 20.11. Otaniemi
Aalto Innovation Week
16.11. 17.00–18.30 online (Ekonominaukio 1 for School of Business alumni)
Better Business – Better Society -seminar: Markkinoinnin tila Suomessa
17.11. 12-13 online & Konemiehentie 1, Otaniemi
Aalro Quantum Physics Seminar: Photonic Experiments on Quantum Measurement: Reversing, Recycling, and Delocalizing Measurements
18. - 19.11. Helsinki Faircenter
Aalto University in Slush
18. - 19.11. Marsio, Otaniemi
Slush Watching Party
18.11. 8-18 Marsio, Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Community drive: Join to give grants for students
18.11. 18-22 Terkko Health Club, Helsinki
New Nordics Healthtech Matchmaking
19.11. 15-17 Vuorimiehentie 2, Otaniemi
Space21 & TiLa! Open Doors
19.11. 16-17:30 online & Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Founder Talks: Saara Kujala, Co-Founder and CEO of Ren-Gas oy
19.11. 18:30-21 Amboss Rampe, Zollstrasse 80, Zurich, Switzerland
Aalto Alumni After Work
20.11. 9:30-16 Design Factory, Puumiehenkuja 5, Otaniemi
ALD Finland – November Networking
21.11. Espoonlahti church
22.11. Porvoo church
27.11. Old church, Helsinki
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi: Salvat 1701 - Dominante-kuoron concert
25.11. 19:00 Uusi Paviljonki, Kauniainen
27.11. 18:00 Espoonlahti Church
The Polytech Orchestra: Autumn Concerts
26.11. 10-14 Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Aalto Nuclear Day
26.11. 16-18 Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
What just happened at COP31 (UN Climate Change Conference)?
26. - 28.11. Aalto University Töölö, Helsinki
Aalto MBA Alumni Reconnect: Leading in the Age of Uncertainty
27.11. 15:30-16:30 Marsio, Otaniemi
Aalto Junior: Science Theatre - Luonnon supervoimat (in Finnish)
28.11. 14-22 Catapult campus, Singapore
Aalto Alumni Event
29.11. 19:00 Musiikkitalo, Helsinki
KYN & KYL: Korkea Laulu – Startup Finland poem concert
Cinema Sheryl, Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Public defences in various fields mainly on Fridays
until 2.12. 14:45 online & Maarintie 8, Otaniemi
Computer Science Theory seminars:
Adaptive Special Soundness: A new framework for knowledge extraction with applications to Kilian's protocol
4.12. online & Ekonominaukio 1, Otaniemi
Agentic AI in Business: Promises, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned
10.12. 16-17:30 online & Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Founder Talks
14.12. Helsinki cathedral
Dominante choir Christmas Concert
15.12. 16-17 online
Meet the Professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio: Sustainable renewable energy
until 15.12. A Bloc Mall, Otaniemi
Noraebang - Korean karaoke booth
until 31.12. 14-14:45 CS building, Konemiehentie 2, Otaniemi
Mind meets Machine Seminar series
Choir Christmas concerts
Cinema Sheryl, Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Public defences in various fields mainly on Fridays
20.1. - 10.2. 13:15-14:30 online
Architecture Speaks! - Local Memory
* 20.1. Jonas Janke, B+
* 27.1. Helga Blocksdorf
* 3.2. Dominik Campanella, Concular
* 10.2. Søren Linhart, Seiler Linhart
22.1. 9-17 Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Aalto Tax Day 2027
26.1. 11-17 Otakaari 1, Otaniemi
Summer Job Day recruiting event
29.1. 14-23 Otakaari 1 & Ekonominaukio 1, Otaniemi
School of Business Homecoming Day: Writing the Next Chapter
February and May Online
Meet the Professor webinars
Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle After Works
30.3. 17-19 online
Finland - Latin America Alumni Network webinar
15.4. 10-15 Viima, Puumiehenkuja 5, Otaniemie
Mechatronics Circus
28.4. & 27.10. 14:15-17:30 Marsio, Otakaari 2, Otaniemi
Tenured Professors' Installation Talks
31.4. Otaniemi
Declaration of the Wappurieha & May Day Sima for alumni at Schools
14.5. Design Factory, Puumiehenkuja 5, Otaniemi
PDP gala - Product Development Project
Civil Engineering Day
September, Otakaari 1M, Otaniemi
Academic Opening Ceremony 2027-2028 and class -77 reunions
4.12. Dipoli, Otakaari 24, Otaniemi
Alumni Independence Day Reception
- Back to Work Sessions:
- FCAI webinar serie: AI and Data Science against COVID-19
- Decarbonize Design by Aalto University & Yale University
- Aalto 10 - Alumni Studio & Science show (in Finnish)
- Aalto Ventures Program: Thought Leader’s Talks
- Games Now! Lectures
- Better Business – Better Society seminar series
- Tenured Professors' Installation lectures
- Way Out There – Secrets from the lab and beyond
- Climate University
- Philosophy and system thinking lectures by professor Esa Saarinen (In Finnish)
- Sosiaalisen median ilmiöt (In Finnish)
- Aalto University Executive Education webinars
- Podcasts in English e.g.
Cloud Reachers about Future of learning
Magnificent life by Esa Saarinen
Discover Finland & Working in Finland
Operations Leadership with Gautam Basu
Future-led Learning
Painting energies
In Finnish e.g.:
Työmatkalla - Lauri Järvilehto hosts alumni and students,
Puttonen & Vilkkumaa- asiaa paremmasta busineksesta,
Alustatalouden faktat ja myytit
Kuituus,
Kahvit näppikselle
Ratkaisujen tarpeessa
Entä jos...? - Pirjo Sanaksenaho ja Tiina Heikka
Kestävät tekstiilisysteemit
Paras hetki päivässä
Osaamisen Aalloilla - More lectures at Aalto University YouTube channel
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Exhibitions
Lungs of the City: an exhibition on the carbon cycles of urban green
The exhibition in Think Corner, presents the special characteristics of the carbon cycles of urban green, and also shares tips for home gardeners.
Caring for and Commoning the Urban Dark
1 Sept – 25 Oct at Levyhalli, Suomenlinna. An exhibition on urban light pollution and the importance of darker environments for people, wildlife and ecosystems.
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2026 exhibition
Curious to catch a glimpse of tomorrow? Welcome to experience our largest exhibition of the year!
Designing sustainable hydrogen valleys – H2EnergySCAPES
1 Sept – 31 Oct at Aalto Design Factory, Espoo. The hydrogen economy and the land use required for sustainable aviation fuel production come to life in a scale model that illustrates the interplay between communities, nature and the wider energy system.
ArchiBioFoam – Bio-materials in living, breathing buildings (external link)
14 Sept – 30 Oct at Konemiehentie 1, Espoo. From material samples to architectural prototypes, the exhibition showcases recyclable and compostable biofoam structures for future construction.
Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition – Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students
Aalto University’s largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
Public art collections at Aalto University
The aim of public art across Aalto is to create a vibrant environment for experiencing the world through various perspectives and for embracing imagination, intuition, and exploration.
Väre Exhibitions
Väre Exhibitions, School of Art, Architecture and Design
Aalto galleries and exhibition venues
How can we make space for unexpected ways of looking at the world? Galleries and exhibition venues are co-produced spaces for action, bringing together the knowledge, content, vision, and passion of different agents.
See more exhibitions online
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 exhibition
Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition presents visionary cross-disciplinary work. Come explore prototypes, experiments and solutions.
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 – Exhibitions
What don't we see even though we should – or could? Explore the exhibitions of Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 to discover what Aalto students and researchers should be made visible.
DIALOGUES Creating New Textile Futures | Aalto Virtual Exhibitions (external link)
DIALOGUES – Creating New Textile Futures by AaltoTEXTILES
Life 1.5 – an exhibition of planet-friendly materials, fashion and food
Designs for a Cooler Planet is a five-week-long festival celebrating experiments in planet-friendly materials, fashion, and food.
Near futures – online exhibition
Near futures, exhibition tribute to the academic year 2019–2020 graduates
Breaking ground – 8 ways research shaped our world
Breaking Ground is an exhibition which highlight the interconnected histories of long term and fundamental research and their impact on society
Exhibition in honour of Aalto's 10-year anniversary highlights student impact over the decades
‘Creativity in Action: The Spirit of Student Life’ exhibition opens at the Dipoli Gallery and online on 27 August.
Re-imagining the Past exhibition Vol. 2 online
The stories and images from the exhibition celebrating Aalto 10 are now available for online exploration.
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