Program 2025
Homecoming Day 2025 program
Starting from 12.00: Registration desk open at the Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1, M door
The registration and info desk is open during the whole day program, starting from 12.00 until 18:30.
Collect you nametag on the registration desk upon arrival. Please keep the nametag visible throughout the event, also during the evening program.
13.00-14.30 'International Finland in 2030?' main seminar, U2 hall, Undergraduate Center
- Welcome words (EN)
Timo Korkeamäki, Dean, Aalto University School of Business - Keynote (EN)
Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs
After the keynote speech of the main seminar, we have reserved time for a few questions from the audience, which can be sent via Presemo: .
- Main seminar discussion (EN)
Panelists:
Aino Bergius, CEO of Slush
Suzanne Innes-Stubb, Executive in Residence of Aalto University School of Business
Siamäk Naghian, Managing Director at Genelec
Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae, the Board Chair (e.g. Finnair, Posti, and BoConcept)
Moderator: Hannu Seristö, Associate Vice President and Professor in International Business at Aalto University
14.30-15.00: Coffee break
Coffee is served in the lobby of the Undergraduate Center in front of the U2 hall. Special diets are served from a separate table.
15.15-16.15: Parallel sessions 1, Undergraduate Center
| Title | Lecture Hall | Description | Speakers | Department | EN/FI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting for a Sustainable World | Hall U3, Otakaari 1 | An ever-growing demand for companies’ comparable and reliable sustainability information has been met by the EU: By 2029, nearly 50,000 companies will have to formally report on their sustainable actions under the CSRD. Ideally, their reports will support investors’, customers’ and other stakeholders’ informed, green decision-making. But sustainability reporting is just emerging, and best practices are yet to be established. How can accounting help in addressing the challenges of measuring the many ESG metrics that vary greatly by industry and company size? Let’s find out together! |
Bianca Beyer, Assistant Professor, Aalto University School of Business Matti Toivonen, Mikael Niskala, |
Department of Accounting & Business Law | EN |
| Aivot ja työvoima liikkeellä: Maahanmuuton taloudelliset ja yhteiskunnalliset ulottuvuudet | Hall U9, Otakaari 1 | Mistä löytyvät Suomen tulevat osaajat? Ketkä tekevät innovaatiot ja kuka huolehtii vanhuksistamme? Onko kotoutumiskoulutus tehokas investointi vai rahan haaskausta? Näihin ja muihin maahanmuuton taloudellisiin ja yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin pureutuvat taloustieteen laitoksen työelämäprofessori Antti Kauhanen sekä professorit Matti Sarvimäki ja Otto Toivanen. Tule kuulemaan ja keskustelemaan maahanmuuton vaikutuksista työmarkkinoihin ja talouden kehitykseen! |
Antti Kauhanen, työelämäprofessori, Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu Matti Sarvimäki, professori, Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu Otto Toivanen, professori, Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu |
Department of Economics | FI |
| Beyond Sustainability: Marketing and Societal Transformation towards 2030 | Hall U1, Valmet, Otakaari 1 | How should we rethink marketing's role in societal transformation? This session explores emerging perspectives that move beyond traditional sustainability thinking towards understanding resilience and systemic change. Drawing from current research at Aalto's marketing department, we'll examine how concepts of sustainability are evolving, what this means for Finnish society, and how marketing theory and practice need to adapt to address future challenges. |
Eric Arnould, Kushagra Bhatnagar Assistant Professor, Aalto University School of Business Henri Weijo, Professor, Aalto University School of Business |
Department of Marketing | EN |
| Global Supply Chains, Sustainability, and Finland 2030 | Hall U6, Otakaari 1 | Building on the efforts of intergovernmental bodies, companies have made continuous efforts to achieve sustainability goals. However, given the pressing realities of sustainability challenges (e.g., climate change), these collective efforts have not been fully successful. This session aims to explore the reasons behind these challenges in the context of global supply chains, which plays a crucial role in business sustainability. We will also discuss what ‘true’ sustainability means in supply chain research and its potential impact on real businesses. Thereby, we suggest implications for the Finnish market toward 2030. |
Gautam Basu Professor of Practice, Aalto University School of Business Suvi Hirvonen-Ere, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Science (Econ. & Business Admin.), Global Advisory Board Member, World Commerce and Contracting Katri Kauppi Associate Professor, Aalto University School of Business Seongtae Kim Assistant Professor, Aalto University School of Business |
Department of Information and Service Management | EN |
| Kenen käsissä yritystemme tulevaisuus on? | Hall U4, Otakaari 1 | Onko omistajan kotimaalla väliä? Pitäisikö meidän olla huolissaan lupaavien yritysten valumisesta ulkomaille? Mikä merkitys kotimaisella omistajuudella on? Tässä sessiossa keskustellaan suomeksi kotimaisesta omistajuudesta, tytäryhtiötaloudesta ja Euroopan pääomamarkkinoista. |
Samuli Knüpfer, professori, Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu
Teemu Alahuhta, Partner, DevCo Partners
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Department of Finance | FI |
| Reimagining (strategic) management with large language models | Hall U5, Otakaari 1 | Advances in generative artificial intelligence mean that increasingly sophisticated symbolic tasks to be instantly carried out by software. The ability of software to categorize information and engage in basic reasoning means that many managerial tasks, such as assigning, monitoring, and coordinating work, can be augmented or automated by software. At the same time, the “clock speed” of strategy processes can increase as companies are able to continuously monitor changes in customer needs and competition. Drawing on empirical research with Finnish enterprises and governmental institutions, this presentation critically examines the emergent paradigm of AI-powered "hyper-bureaucracy", exploring its transformative potential and inherent risks. |
Henri Schildt, Tuomas Syrjänen, chairperson of Futurice |
Department of Management Studies | EN |
| Shaping the Future: Promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Finnish Workplaces | Hall U7, PwC Otakaari 1 | In this panel session, researchers and practitioners will reflect on challenges and opportunities related to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) in Finnish working life. By drawing on recent research and their work life experiences, the panelists will discuss how questions related to DEI have developed over time and explore what working toward a more diverse future might entail. The aim of the panel session is to build bridges between theoretical insights and practice, and foster discussion and reflection among attendees. |
Hilla Back, Marjo-Riitta Diehl, Astrid Huopalainen, Saija Katila, Timo Leskinen, Yumi Oishi, Taija Turunen, Alice Wickström, |
Department of Management Studies | EN |
16.15-16.30: Transition to the next parallel session
16.30-17.30: Parallel sessions 2, Undergraduate Center
| Title | Lecture Hall | Description | Speakers | Department | EN/FI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortress EU -Threats and opportunities? | Hall U5, Otakaari 1 | The European Union has embarked on an unprecedented program of regulation ranging from sustainability reporting requirements to due diligence in supply chains, carbon border adjustment and regulating the digital economy. One consequence of this could be the creation of a regulatory wall separating firms operating in Europe from the rest of the global economy. Setting aside the costs of compliance, what are the opportunities for firms operating in Finland to develop sustainable and competitive business models? |
Sarianna Lundan, Professor of International Business, Aalto University School of Business Tomas Qvickström, Vice President Sustainability, Fortum Tiina Ritvala, Associate Professor,Aalto University School of Business |
Department of Management Studies | EN |
| Cyber resilience in a volatile world | Hall U6, Otakaari 1 | We rely on the internet for conducting most of our business and personal transactions. This has opened the door for all kinds of cyber threats and risks. Citizens are worried about cyber criminals stealing and misusing their credit card info or identifying personal information, and companies are concerned with their business continuity, and nation states are worried about cyber espionage and the stability of the network infrastructure. In this session we look at how the internet can be made more resilient and thus a safer place for individuals and organizations. |
Hadi Ghanbari, Suvi Lampila, Niko Marjomaa, Matti Rossi Katja Toropainen |
Department of Information and Service Management | EN |
| Markkinointi ja AI: Tekoälyn rooli suomalaisessa markkinoinnissa 2030 | Hall U1, Valmet, Otakaari 1 | Tekoäly muuttaa markkinointia monella tasolla. Tässä sessiossa Aallon markkinoinnin laitoksen tutkijat ja kokeneet markkinoinnin ammattilaiset keskustelevat tekoälyn tuomista muutoksista ja mahdollisuuksista. Keskustelu pohjautuu sekä laitoksen tuoreeseen tutkimukseen että käytännön kokemuksiin tekoälyn hyödyntämisestä markkinoinnissa. Tervetuloa mukaan vaihtamaan ajatuksia tästä ajankohtaisesta aiheesta. |
Maria Ritola, Petri Lattu, Suvi Lindfors Antti Vassinen, Henri Weijo, professori, Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu |
Department of Marketing | FI |
| Työelämän megatrendit – onko polarisoituva työelämä väistämätön trendi tulevaisuuden Suomessa? | Hall U4, Otakaari 1 | Suomessa varallisuuserot ovat kasvaneet viimeisen 30 vuoden aikana keskimääräisiä OECD-maita nopeammin. Kuinka ilmiö näkyy työelämän ja johtamisen megatrendeissä 2030-lukua lähestyessä ja miten esimerkiksi yhteiskuntamme demografiset muutokset vaikuttavat johtamisen vaatimuksiin suomalaisissa yrityksissä. |
Sami Itani, työelämäprofessori, Aalto-yliopisto Riikka Pakarinen, toimitusjohtaja, Suomen Start-up yhteisö Mika Pantzar, professori, Helsingin yliopisto |
Department of Management Studie | FI |
| Työvoimaperäinen maahanmuutto Suomen tulevaisuuden varmistajana – Välittävä rekrytointi ja kokonaisvaltainen kotoutusprosessi | Hall U7, PwC, Otakaari 1 | Suomi houkuttelee kansainvälisiä ammattilaisia ja kansainvälinen rekrytointi voidaan toteuttaa eettisesti, laadukkaasti ja varmistaen maahantulijoille erinomainen polku Suomeen integroitumiseksi. Mehiläisen tytäryhtiön, HSS:n, yli 1000 rekrytoinnin kokemuksella Tatu Tulokas on nähnyt, että Suomeen halutaan, mutta haasteena on löytää juuri ne osaajat, joille maa on oikea valinta ja jotka sitoutuvat pitkäjänteisesti. HSS:n kehittämä Superkoulu vastaa tähän tarpeeseen suodattamalla sopivat tekijät 10 000 kuukausittaisen hakijan joukosta yhdistäen koulutuksen, kotoutumisen ja rekrytoinnin saumattomaksi prosessiksi. |
Hanna-Riikka Myllymäki, Tatu Tulokas, Henkilöstöjohtaja, Mehiläinen konserni sekä hallituksen puheenjohtaja Healthcare Staffing Solutions (HSS) |
Aalto University Executive Education | FI |
| Value chain sustainability - where should we be by 2030? | Hall U3, Otakaari 1 | This session will explore value chain sustainability from a Finnish perspective, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic resilience. As Finland aims to lead in sustainable practices, we will discuss strategies under the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and related regulations. Speakers Anna Hurmerinta-Haanpää (Aalto University) and Sinikka Ilveskoski (Wärtsilä Marine) will provide academic and practical insights into enhancing accountability and transparency in supply chains. The discussion will invite audience engagement to foster a collective commitment to sustainability. |
Riina Alenius, Anna Hurmerinta-Haanpää, Sinikka Ilveskoski, Kati Ihamäki, Saara Vahvaselkä, |
Department of Accounting & Business Law | EN |
17.30-17.45: Transition back to the U2 hall
17.45-18.15: School update & announcement of the Alum of the Year, U2 hall, Undergraduate Center
- School update (EN)
Timo Korkeamäki, Dean, Aalto University School of Business - Speech by the Alum of the Year (EN)
18.15-18.30: Transition from the Undergraduate Center to the School of Business building
18.30-21.00: Buffet dinner, School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1
Restaurant Arvo's buffet dinner will be served in the School’s lobby in front of Cafe Kylteri. Special diets are served from their own table on the side of the lobby. The dinner is enjoyed mostly standing, but there are a few seats for those who need them on the sides of the lobby. You can also find more seats in the 1st floor lobby.
The dinner includes a welcome drink and two drink tickets that are attached to your name tag.
NB! Restaurant Arvo is reserved for those who have made a table reservation in advance.
For those who have purchased a table in advance, the buffet dinner is served at the restaurant Arvo. The tables are numbered and named after the last name of the person who made the reservation. There is a table map at the entrance of restaurant Arvo. Please note that the tables include a maximum of 6 or 12 seats depending on your reservation; additional chairs are not possible. The sparkling wines included in the table reservation are ready on the tables.
21.00-23.00: Boston Promenade Big Band, dancing & mingling
Boston Promenade Big Band performs in the lobby area on the ground floor. You can find more quiet space in the bar & lounge upstairs. The student association of School of Arts, Design and Architecture (TOKYO) is organizing a craft workshop upstairs, where you can use your creativity to make something new from recycled materials. The association for business students (KY) will also be present during the event.
The bar both downstairs and upstairs are open all evening.
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