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The Aalto alumni community is actively expanding and we are very pleased to support alumni networks in Japan.

Join us to hear the latest news about Aalto and our growing alumni network. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet and reconnect with your peers in Osaka or Tokyo!

The dates for alumni and friends get-togethers are:

• Osaka on Saturday, May 31 at 15:00-17:00 (JST) / 8:00-10:00 (CET) 

  EU Pavilion, , Yumeshima and livestream
  
  If you have a ticket to the World Expo come to visit Aalto University and workshops.
   
  
  From vision to practice: Towards beautiful, sustainable and inclusive living spaces
  Hosted by Aalto University, Finland 

  • Welcome speech Prof. Matti Kuittinen, Aalto University
  • Ten lectures for the Anthropocene Prof. Kawazoe, Tokyo University, Japan and Prof. Matti Kuittinen
  • The vision and mission of the NEB Academy, Prof. Andreja Kutnar, University of Primorska, Slovenia
  • Workshop on radical creativity Communication Manager Sini Koskimies and Senior Specialist, Outreach & Design Enni Äijälä, Aalto University
  • Demo: new wood architecture from Finland with AR & circularity Architect and PhD student Jaakko Torvinen, Aalto University
  • Inspiration Talk: Sou Fujimoto, Architect, Sou Fujimoto Architects, Japan
  • Followed by an informal reception with cocktails.

  Please note that seating is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis (requires valid Expo entrance ticket).
   

• Tokyo on Tuesday, June 3 at 17:00-20:00 (JST)

  Embassy of Finland in Tokyo, 3-5-39 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

  • 16:45 Doors open
  • 17:00 documentary film premiere in Japan
  • 18:30 Alumni and friends get-together hosted by H.E. Ms. Tanja Jääskeläinen, Ambassador of Finland to Japan. 

  Please note that only those who signed up in advance can enter the premises of the Embassy and that you will be requested to show your ID on arrival. The list will be closed after the maximum limit of registration has been achieved.
  
  Please RSVP through the by May 25. 

We will also be recruiting local Aalto alumni ambassadors, and would be delighted to find individuals interested in taking on this important role! 

You are also most welcome to forward the invitation to other Aalto alumni in Japan, as we do not have contact information for everyone. 

We look forward to meeting you!

Your Aalto University hosts:

Enni Äijälä, Senior Specialist, Communications, Outreach & Design
Sarianna Kankare, Senior Adviser for EU Affairs
Sini Koskimies, Communications Manager, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Jaakko Torvinen, University Teacher, Department of Architecture
Matti Kuittinen, Associate Professor of Sustainable Construction, Department of Architecture

If you are unable to join us this time, or need more information, please feel free to get in touch by email: Alumni Engagement Manager Susanna Ritala, susanna.ritala@aalto.fi.