Design Summit & World Design Capital Convocation Ceremony
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 |
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| 8.00–8.30 | Transport from hotel Klaus K to the Exhibition Centre WeeGee in Espoo Read more about WeeGee |
| 8.30–8.45 | Mayor's Welcome |
| 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 Read more... |
| 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 Read more... |
| 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. Presented by Mrs. Anne Stenros, Design Director of KONE Corporation, bio of Stenros Read more... |
| 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 Read more... |
| 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 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 |
| 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, HelsinkiMr. Saku Tuominen, Creative Director, Idealist Group, Helsinki |
| 14.00–14.30 | Session two: Roots for New Growth – Demand for Design Keynote by: Reflections by: Ms. Salla Heinänen, Secretary General, Finnish Association of Designers OrnamoMs. 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, CopenhagenMr. 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, HelsinkiMr. 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 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 |
