New Dimensions in Construction Conquers the Myllypuro Real Estate and Construction Laboratory Facilities Once Again
New Dimensions in Construction is bringing together the built environment field once again at Metropolia’s Myllypuro campus! Mark your calendar for November 28, 2024, from 12:00 to 15:00.
🌐 Network – The event features research and development activities in the field, companies, and students. It is open to anyone interested in the real estate and construction industry.
💡 See and Experience – Visit demo stations to explore the diverse functions of Myllypuro’s smart campus.
🚀 Listen – Throughout the day, experts will provide insights into the current state of the industry and future directions.
🧩 Learn – During the event student visitors can play the Lost Innovations Game related to Metropolia's Innovation Hubs' activities. (Read more about the game at the end of the web page.)
Agenda
All the speakers will tell their career story – how did they get into the point where they are now in their career. In panel discussion with KIRAHub students will discuss with built environment companies and what kind of possibilities students will have in the construction field in the future.
The event will be hosted by Minna Kaihovirta, Metropolia's Manager of Dialogue.
| 12.10–12.20 Anna-Stina Tähkävuori, Director of Innovation, Smart and Creative City & Jorma Säteri, Director of School of Real Estate and Construction, Metropolia Opening words |
| 12.20–12.40 Raksa AI Innovation Challenge Nikolai Gordeev, Project manager of RADIAL & Irina Tikka, Manager, R&D development Services Awards Ceremony and winner pitch |
| 12.45–13.00 Pontus Kihlman, Expert in the Built Environment, Metropolia Keynote: Building the Future - Navigating Sustainability, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in the Built Environment |
| 13.15–14.00 Vappu Id, COO, KIRAHub & Mia Toivanen, Program Director, KIRA Growth Program Panel Discussion with students Adekunle Ogundana, Ritika Bhatia, Oladotun Agboola and Temitope Dairo. Panel Discussion with companies, Tanja Kanerva (Skanska), Abhishek Kumar (Ekotekt), Kirsi Mettälä (Rakennusinsinöörit ja -arkkitehdit RIA ry) and Jorma Säteri (Metropolia). |
| 14.15–14.30 Anita Ahlstrand, Development Manager, Innovation Hub for Future-Proof Health and Wellbeing, Metropolia Shaping the Future together: Smart Healthcare Solutions in Urban Environments |
| 14.30–14.45 Andrea Patanè, Project Planner, Urban Farm Lab, Clean and Sustainable Solutions Innovation Hub, Metropolia Building-Integrated Agriculture and Urban Farming |
| 14.45–14.55 Lottery winners announcement of The Lost Innovations Game |
Note: The program will be held in English.
Additional program
| 13.00–13.30 SmartLab Tour (max 15 people) Tour leaves near the elevators - Get a Campus Tour to SmartLab - a platform for smart home development |
| 14.30–15.00 SmartLab Tour (max 15 people) Tour leaves near the elevators - Get a Campus Tour to SmartLab - a platform for smart home development |
| Construction Physics Simulation room - Open during the whole event |
KIRAHub's Urban Visionaries Panel Discussion
Welcome to the live stream viewing party to listen to KIRAHub's panel discussion in real-time. The Urban Visionaries sessions are streamed every Friday from the Urban3 space in the heart of Helsinki. This time, the Urban Visionaries travel to East Helsinki, where Master's-level construction students will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the future of the industry, with invited companies on the panel providing answers.
The panel will be hosted by Vappu Id, COO of KIRAHub, and Mia Toivanen, Program Manager of the KIRA Growth Program.
Panelists from companies:
- Timo Piili Skanska,
- Abhishek Kumar Ekotekt,
- Kirsi Mettälä Rakennusinsinöörit ja -arkkitehdit RIA ry
- Jorma Säteri Metropolia.
Student panelists (Master’s Degree Programme in Construction and Real Estate Management):
- Adekunle Ogundana,
- Ritika Bhatia,
- Oladotun Agboola,
- Temitope Dairo.
Register
New Dimensions in Construction
A diverse program lineup awaits, along with companies and RDI projects at exhibition stands.
Speakers
Keynote: Pontus Kihlman
Pontus has worked for over two decades with developing the built environment industry, advancing business innovation, operational excellence and transformational change in both technologies, processes and organizational cultures.
His career has covered all phases of construction and urban development, to property and facility management, as well as developing user experience through workplace development and proptech. Currently he works in Metropolia University of Applied Sciences as an RDI expert of the built environment.
Andrea Patanè
Andrea Patanè works as a project coordinator in UrbanFarmLab, which is an urban indoor food platform in Metropolia UAS. There Andrea pilots, tests, and prototypes new technological and digital urban indoor farming solutions.
Andrea is also a Metropolia alumni who has studied Environmental Engineering at Metropolia UAS. Andrea will gladly chat about urban farming, vertical farming and circular economy in indoor greenhouses.
Anita Ahlstrand
Anita, who works as Research and Development Manager in Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Futureproof Health and Wellbeing Innovation Hub, knows how to co-create in a transdisciplinary RDIL-partnership.
Chat with Anita about integration of well-being in the built environment, smart solutions in future healthcare, and health & well-being co-creation. 🩺
Business and Startup Exhibitors
Research, Development and Innovation Exhibitors
Learning Institutions and schools
Join RAKSA AI Innovation challenge and develop innovative solutions with the help of AI Best student teams will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony during New Dimensions in Construction 2024!
This November RADIAL and TITAN projects host RAKSA AI Innovation challenge (November 12 to November 28, 2024), whose aim is to unite professionals from the construction industry with multidisciplinary student teams to collaboratively develop innovative solutions for the sector using artificial intelligence. In the competition, your team will receive a challenge from construction companies, and your task will be to come up with innovative solutions.
The competition is open to all students, regardless of their field of study or level of education.
Registration is open until November 4, 2024.
More about RAKSA AI:
https://rakennusalantietotaito.fi/tapahtuma/raksa-ai
Raksa AI Innovation challenge is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Come to play and learn at the New Dimensions in Construction 2024 event!
The Secret Innovation Box of Metropolia’s innovation hubs has been mysteriously emptied! This box has powered groundbreaking projects, but now its contents are scattered, and the hubs' projects are at a standstill. Can you solve the mystery and restore the knowledge?
This game is developed for students.
Join the adventure and become part of the solution!
By completing 10 exciting tasks—including multiple-choice questions, creative challenges, and more—you'll uncover hidden clues that will help you fill the Secret Innovation Box and revive Metropolia’s innovative spirit.
Come and find us at the registration point for further instructions!
Don’t miss your chance to to win one of three €50 Wolt gift cards, make an impact, spark your creativity, and connect with cutting-edge projects. Every player gets a small gift from us!
Let’s bring the Secret Innovation Box back to life and shape the future of Metropolia!