Program

Opening programme

Opening words
President Ilkka Niemelä, Aalto University

The role of science and culture in shaping a sustainable future
Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala

The next 100 years
Vice President, Research & Development, Petri Lehmus, Neste

Alumni of the year 2023 on stage

Lunch and program tracks

Lunch breaks are staggered, lunch at one's own expense. 

Program track presentations are either in English or in Finnish, please see Tracks and speakers page for further information. 

Seven program tracks

1. Creative business / at 13–15.30 / hall U7
2. Smart city / at 13–15.30 / hall U3
3. Sustainable energy transition / at 12–13, 14–15.30 / hall U1
4. Cyberspace & artificial intelligence / at 12.30–15.30 / hall U4
5. Sustainable materials / at 13–15.30 / hall U5
6. Wellbeing & healthcare / at 12–13, 14–15.30 / hall U6
7. Enterprise Forum 2.0: Driving growth through entrepreneurship / at 13.30–15 / hall U2

Closing programme

Radical creativity 
Documentary director, co-founder of the clothing brand R/H Emilia Hernesniemi

In favor of a sustainable future
Member of Parliament Atte Harjanne

Campus tours and visits to K3 and Student Culture Museum 

Evening programme and after works by alumni associations at A Block mall restaurants and cafes, Taproom d20, Radisson Blue Bistro Ranta, Fat Lizard, Olarin Panimo, Smökki & Rantasauna 

Please see further details on Practical information page.