Moral Ambition Aalto Summit
For us, in a world that is burning, success means making a difference BEYOND maximizing growth. It means tackling our greatest problems – climate change, poverty, war, biodiversity loss.
Combining the ambition of entrepreneurs with the idealism of activists, we are looking for a way to turn the era of crises into a momentum of collective action for our future. We want to be: morally ambitious.
This spring, we ask:
- What kind of systemic change is needed to navigate this century?
- How can I create a path for meaningful change in the world?
- Where can I find hope, inspiration, and like-minded people to support me on this path?
To hear from the experts who are already making change, join us at the Moral Ambition Summit on the 4th and 5th of May 2026!
Together with experts from Demos Helsinki, Puistokatu 4, School of Moral Ambition, Kestävyyspaneeli, The Activist Agency, and multiple startup entrepreneurs, we will explore this topic and help you craft your very own morally ambitious path. We’ll help you find your role in the fight for a livable planet and society.
Don’t step up to the challenge. Leap!
Event is organized by students and funded by the Sustainability Action Booster
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Event programme & schedule:
DAY 1 (May 4) ​
14:00 Opening Words
14:05 Talk: Lieve Poulis from the School of Moral Ambition
14:30 Panel discussion: Systemic change ​
Dr İdil Gaziulusoy, associate Professor of Sustainable Design at the Department of Design, Aalto University ​
Aleksi Neuvonen, PhD, co-founder of Demos Helsinki ​
Johanna Kentala-Lehtonen, Secretary General of the Expert Panel for Sustainable Development (Kestävyyspaneeli)
​16:00 Food break ​
16:30 Keynote: Anni Pokela, Operaatio Arktis ​
17:15 Coffee break ​
17:30 Workshop: What is my role in systems change? ​
18:55 Closing words ​
19:00 onwards: Networking & Socializing ​ ​
DAY 2 (May 5)
14:00 Recap Day 1 ​
14:05 Talk: A School of Moral Ambition success story ​
14:30 Panel discussion: Startups as a tool for change ​
Miisa Mink, founding activist, The Activist Agency ​
Juho Makkonen, co-founder and CEO, Sharetribe, a steward-owned marketplace software ​
Ari Evwaraye, CEO, The Finnish Solutions Fund Effekt, a non-profit impact financing company ​
more panelists TBA
16:00 Food break
16:30 Workshop: Ideating for transformative startups ​featuring: Woamy, Sealevä, Sharetribe, Moxworld, and other innovative companies TBA ​
18:30 Coffee break ​
18:45 Closing remarks ​
19:00 onwards: Socializing
(schedule is subject to change)
Note: The registration is separate for days 1 & 2!
We encourage everyone to join us on both days if possible, but you may also join for one of the days only.
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