Designs for a Cooler Planet
A glimpse of hope for a better future. The annual Designs for a Cooler Planet festival showcases thought-provoking prototypes, experiments, and perspectives offering a glimpse of hope for a better future.
PechaKucha Night at Aalto
PechaKucha Night at Aalto on Sept 6, 2023, brings together ten speakers, who will each have six minutes and forty seconds to tell a story to entertain, engage and inspire – what will they do with this precious time?
When
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Where
Otakaari 1, 02150 Espoo
B-hall
Registration fee
22,50€ / 11,50€ / Free
Registration period:
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Event language(s)
English
PechaKucha Night at Aalto brings together top ten speakers and thinkers to give a presentation about a topic of their choice. The trick is, each of them only have exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds to tell a story to entertain, engage and inspire. What will they do with this limited, precious time?
The event is organised in collaboration with Helsinki Design Week (HDW) and it is part of the opening of the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival. So, on your way to PechaKucha you also have a chance to explore the newly opened exhibitions in Väre.
Ready to spend a fun night in a good company in September?
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Free student tickets (limited)
HDW has reserved free tickets for the first 150 students. You can get them through the link above (PechaKucha Night at Aalto > Buy > Free ticket). Sale of free student tickets will end approximately a week before the event.
Speakers
Kirsi Niinimäki
Niinimäki is an influential force in sustainable fashion research. As an Associate Professor leading the Fashion/Textile Futures research group at Aalto University, Kirsi's work integrates closed loop, bio-economy, and circular economy principles into fashion and textile systems. Her insights redefine strategic sustainable design. Dive into Kirsi's expertise and vision.
Astrid Huopalainen
Huopalainen is an Assistant Professor in 'Leadership for Creativity' at Aalto University. Her research focuses on creative labour in the postindustrial era, gender- and diversity-related inequalities in organizations, and 'more-than-human' organizing. She is also the Principal Investigator of Academy of Finland-funded consortium project PAWWS – People and Animal Wellbeing at work and in Society.
Jukka Tuhkuri
Tuhkuri is a beacon of expertise at the Aalto School of Engineering, illuminates the realm of ice mechanics and arctic marine technology. His passion for understanding ice dynamics amid global warming has led him to conduct groundbreaking experimental ice research in various corners of the world. Join Jukka Tuhkuri as he shares his compelling journey in Antarctic waters and the pursuit of the wreck of Endurance, all while giving due credit to Esther Horvath / Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust for the associated image.
Apurva Ganoo
Ganoo is a curious mind dedicated to uncovering the foundations of entrepreneurial education, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the growth of startups. With a passion for innovation practices and grassroots projects, Ganoo thrives on transforming breakthrough ideas into reality. Currently, Ganoo is a doctoral candidate in International Design Business Management (IDBM) and beyond academia enjoys indulging in various sports, collaborating on team-oriented projects, and immersing in music, podcasts, and gaming.
Sofia Guridi
Guridi is a visionary designer specialized in blending textiles, electronics, and biomaterials to craft interactive surfaces. Her unique approach, fusing traditional wisdom with material experimentation, has led to a diverse portfolio spanning from applied research to captivating artistic installations. Currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Smart Textiles, Sofia contributes to Aalto University's Fashion/Textiles Futures research group and the Bioinnovation Center.
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 – Events programme
Welcome and participate in Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 through a variety of different events, from live talk shows to webinars, workshops and guided exhibition tours.