Design Summit & World Design Capital Convocation Ceremony

World Design Capital Helsinki, photo: Maarit Mustonen

On Thursday we will travel to Espoo to discuss the role of design in the corporate world. We hope to how with examples how business success can be designed. We will look at the design of a vibrant start-up ecosystem in the context of the Aalto University, and hear how companies use design to increase competitiveness.

In the afternoon the IRBC delegates will join other distinguished guests from around the world to attend a Design Summit organized by the World Design Capital organization and the City of Helsinki. The purpose of the afternoon is to allow IRBC members to network with colleagues and design experts, as well as to sum up the discussions on the role and potential of design as a source of well-being in our societies today.

The evening will feature a WDC Convocation Ceremony Gala Dinner where Helsinki will symbolically hand over the WDC title to Cape Town.

Both Thursday afternoon events are Official World Design Capital Signature Events.

Thursday 29th November

8.00–8.30 Transport from hotel Klaus K to the Exhibition Centre WeeGee in Espoo
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8.30–8.45

Mayor's Welcome
Venue: Exhibition Centre WeeGee,
Ahertajantie 5, Espoo

Presented by Mr Sampo Suihko, Deputy Mayor of the City of Espoo, bio of Suihko
8.45–9.15

Designing an Ecosystem for Start-ups at the Aalto University

Aalto University is Finland’s leading university of technology and science. Around Aalto University a vibrant start-up community has emerged driven by an active and growing group of students, faculty and alumni, and supported by the City of Espoo and the private sector. Facilities like the Aalto Venture Garage or Aalto Design Factory, and events like Startup Sauna or Slush attract young entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. Will Cardwell will explain how this ecosystem has evolved, how it is impacting society, and what to look for in the future.

Presented by Mr. Will Cardwell, Head of Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship, Aalto University. Bio of Cardwell

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9.15–9.45 Case Giraff Technologies Ltd. (Stockholm)

Giraff is a mobile telepresence solution for home care that allows anyone to virtually enter a home from their computer via the Internet and conduct a natural, secure visit just as if they were physically there. Giraff is used in 7 countries around Europe today, and the first social care organization to use Giraff in home care – Västerås municipality in Sweden – has now formalized this program along with several other ICT solutions. In this presentation we will learn how a care organization and technology provider work together to de-sign a new public service.

Presented by Mr. Stephen von Rump, CEO of Giraff Technologies Ltd, bio of Rump
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9.45–10.15

Case KONE Corporation (Helsinki)

KONE provides innovative and eco-efficient solutions for elevators, escalators and automatic building doors. We support our customers every step of the way; from design, manufacturing and installation to maintenance and modernization. KONE is a global leader in helping our customers manage the smooth flow of people and goods throughout their buildings.

Our commitment to customers is present in all KONE solutions. This makes us a reliable partner throughout the life cycle of the building. We challenge the conventional wisdom of the industry. We are fast, flexible, and we have a well-deserved reputation as a technology leader, with such innovations as KONE MonoSpace®, KONE MaxiSpace®, and KONE InnoTrack™. You can experience these innovations in architectural landmarks such as Capital City in Moscow, Hongqiao Transport Hub in Shanghai, North LaSalle in Chicago and Tour First in Paris.

KONE employs on average 35,000 dedicated experts to serve you globally and locally in over 50 countries.

Presented by Mrs. Anne Stenros, Design Director of KONE Corporation, bio of Stenros

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10.15–10.45

Case Kiosked Ltd. (Helsinki)

Kiosked is an end-to-end enterprise-class platform for social and visual commerce – that turns any content on any device into a storefront. With Kiosked brands can activate and control their content while reaching and rewarding their fans wherever they are. Kiosked has been selected as one of the world’s best companies and won many major advertising and design awards.

Presented by Timo Valtonen, Chief Commercial Operator of Kiosked Ltd. Bio of Valtonen

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10.45–11.30 Wrap-up and Panel Discussion

The day is wrapped up by a panel discussion featuring case presenters and keynote listeners from IRBC regions.

Moderated by Mr. André Chaker, Senior Advisor to the President of the Finnish Lottery Corporation, bio of Chaker
11.30–12.00 Bus transfer from Espoo to the Finlandia Hall
12.00–13.00 Helsinki World Design Capital 2012 Closing Summit
Lunch & Get-together
Venue: Finlandia Hall,
Mannerheimintie 13, (doors M1/K1)
13.00

Helsinki World Design Capital 2012 Closing Summit: Story of Success and a Few Lessons Learned
Venue: Finlandia Hall
Mannerheimintie 13, (doors M1/K1)

The afternoon summit summarizes the Helsinki World Design Capital year by focusing on economic, social and cultural issues through the project's main strategic themes:

Roots for New Growth – Demand for Design
Global Responsibility – Designing the Future
Open Helsinki – Creating Cultural Change
Design Destination – Transforming the City

Each session comprises of a keynote address and two short personal reflec-tions on the theme from policymakers, designers and grassroots urban activist that have held a key role in Helsinki's year as World Design Capital. Read more...
13.00–13.10

Welcome

Presented by Mr. Marco Steinberg, Director of Strategic Design at the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Bio of Steinberg
13.10–13.15 Opening remarks

Presented by Professor Soon-in Lee, President of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design
13.15–13.30

World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 - Story of Success and a Few Lessons Learned.

Presented by Mr. Jussi Pajunen, Lord Mayor of the City of Helsinki
13.30–14.00

Session one: Open Helsinki, Creating Cultural Change

Keynote by:                      

Mr. Tommi Laitio, Director of Youth Affairs, City of Helsinki

Reflections by:                

Mr. Tuomas Toivonen, Architect, Now Office, Helsinki
Mr. Saku Tuominen, Creative Director, Idealist Group, Helsinki
14.00–14.30

Session two: Roots for New Growth – Demand for Design

Keynote by:

Mr. Michael Thomson, Director and Founder, Design Connect, London

Reflections by:

Ms. Salla Heinänen, Secretary General, Finnish Association of Designers Ornamo
Ms. Mirkku Kullberg, CEO, Artek
14.30–15.00 Coffee and Refreshments
15.00–15.30

Session three: Global Responsibility – Designing the Future

Keynote by:

Mr. Ravi Naidoo, Founder, Design Indaba, Cape Town

Reflections:

Ms. Kigge Hvid, CEO, Index: Design to Improve Life, Copenhagen
Mr. Ilkka Suppanen, Designer, Studio Suppanen, Helsinki
15.30–16.00

Session four: Design Destination – Transforming the City in the Eyes of the World

Keynote by:

Ms. Judy Dobias, Managing Director, Camron, London

Reflections by:

Mr. André Noël Chaker, Author, Lawyer, Helsinki
Mr. Jeroen Beekmans and Mr. Joop de Boer, Founders, The Pop-Up City, Amsterdam
16.00–16.45

Mayors in Conversation with Representatives of ICSID and UNESCO

Chaired by Mr. Pekka Timonen, Executive Director of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012, bio of Timonen
16.45–17.00

Conclusions

Presented by Mr. Marco Steinberg, Director of Strategic Design at the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Bio of Steinberg
17.00–17.30 Coctails
17.30–18.00 Bus transfer from Finlandia Hall to the hotel Klaus K
18.00–19.00 Free time
19.00–19.30 Bus transfer from the hotel Klaus K to the Helsinki City Hall
19.30–23.00

Gala Dinner and World Design Capital Convocation Ceremony for Cape Town WDC 2014
Venue: Helsinki City Hall,
Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13

In connection with the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Closing Summit, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) and the Mayor of Helsinki host a gala dinner celebrating the success of the World Design Capital Year in Helsinki. A symbolic event to commemorate the official hand-over from one city to the next, this year’s World Design Capital Convocation Ceremony will highlight Cape Town (South Africa) as the upcoming World Design Capital for 2014. The convocation ceremony is a World Design Capital Signature Event.

Please note, Dress Code: Black Tie
23.00–23.30 Bus transfer to the hotel Klaus K