The conference presentations will be added to the web page during May by presenters who have given the permission to publish the presentations.
Conference programme consisted of key notes, parallel sessions, poster session and site visits.
Conference language is English. There will be no simultaneous translation. Please, bear in mind that the major part of the participants will not be native English speakers. Thus, pronounce clearly and speak appropriately slow.
Note: The organizers reserve the right to make any changes to the Conference programme.
Find Your Path to Smart Cities in Smart Regions!
Digital Living
Digitalization will chance the world and our daily life rapidly. This trend seems to be speeding up all the time. Where ever we are or where ever we go, we find more and more possibilities to communicate, work and live our lives by using digital services. The digital revolution will continue to grow at a rapid pace and flood already saturated business infrastructures. Digitalization can offer a company a chance to rethink all operations and to improve responsiveness to customer needs and demands.
Come and meet the experts to hear new trends and new views of digital business opportunities, digital solutions, e.g. digitalization of public services, that affect and chance our everyday lives.
Smart Wellbeing
In wellbeing and social cohesion, the key factors are health, inclusion and empowerment. Wellbeing and social cohesion provide the basis for individual and community growth as well as the foundation for healthy regional growth, the promotion of entrepreneurship and the regeneration of organizations. Different smart solutions are already a big part of daily working culture in the healthcare sector. How robots and other digitalization tools can provide even better service-oriented and cost-effective solutions?
Come and meet the experts to hear the latest news and innovations in the healthcare sector. In a field of smart wellbeing the City of Lahti offers Smart Wellbeing Technologies in Lahti workshop. During the workshop you get closer to City of Lahti`s technology solutions in eldercare. Smart Wellbeing site visit has an excellent tour to see practical activities. During the company visit we will get a change to explore Onnelanpolku service center which is designed for comfortable, safe and accessible living with numerous smart features and services and explore a learning environment Simulti where social and health care students can adapt their theoretical knowledge to practical learning in safe surroundings.
Future Learning
Higher Education Institutes are rethinking their roles and responsibilities, and engaging in learning and co-production of knowledge beyond the campus walls, resulting in discoveries with impact to society and regional development. Chancing working life creates new demands for higher education institutes to equip the future experts with a new set of skills required in the dynamic working environment. The right skills, a sharp focus, and a passion for learning and adaptation are a must for enterprises to succeed in the digital universe of tomorrow. New learning methods and more seamless cooperation with business sector are called for. There is a growing recognition of the potential role of universities in local and regional development and innovation as well as in promotion of entrepreneurship.
Come and meet the experts from international HEIs and hear them introduce their entrepreneurial programmes, stimulating student-based initiatives, commercialized research and creating university spin-offs. On Thursday we have a great opportunity to meet Lahti Uas learning environments at FelmanniCampus. Join the day and hear how they move the future learning into action in their societies.
Clean and Sustainable Environment
Urban planning is a central tool for promoting better living environments in cities. Cities are facing new challenges such as the renewal of built environment and the transition of services as well as the integration of sustainability factors, such as urban climate, energy efficiency and green areas, into the planning process. Successful processes require also suitable project management and citizen participation to reach their targets. Digitalisation is adapted to facilitate effective, integrated urban planning and citizen participation.
Clean technologies includes all products, services, processes and technologies which promote the sustainable use of natural resources and reduce the environmental impacts. These can relate e.g. to material and energy efficiency, energy production and reduce of airborne emissions, clean water and waste water treatment as well as recycling activities and waste management.
Come and hear innovative approaches and tools for sustainable urban planning and catch new ideas.
Smart Cities and Regions
How do cities and regions best encourage growth and value creation in their area? Who should be involved in developing a whole region? What forms of collaboration have proved to be fruitful? What kind of policies are effective? How to use agile methods in systemic change? There are plenty of questions when it comes to understanding the role of public sector in value creation. Case studies, theories, and models for regional or city development are scrutinized in this session.
Smart specialisation is a strategic approach to economic development through targeted support to Research, Development and Innovation (RDI). It involves a process of developing a vision, identifying competitive advantage, setting strategic priorities and making use of smart policies to maximise the knowledge-based development potential of any region.
Come and hear the latest approaches for smart specialization from regional development policy-makers and academic experts. Roundtable sessions provides interesting developing projects from different municipalities. Join the days and hear practical cases how to boost value creation to regions.
Programme
Tuesday May 10th
Note: the organisers reserve all rights to make changes to the presented programme.
Venue: Sibelius Hall
PLENARY SESSIONS
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
8.30 am Registration & Coffee
9.15 am Welcome address, Mr. Jyrki Myllyvirta, Mayor, City of Lahti
9.25 am Keynote: Mr. Markku Markkula, President of the European Union Committee of the Regions - Tackling European Challenges – Energizing Urban Ecosystems
10.10 am Keynote: Prof. Doug Crawford Brown, University of Cambridge – A smart city may not be intelligent or wise
Presentation (Youtube video)
10.55 am Activation workout
11.10 am Press conference & Signing of The Circular Economy Statement of Lahti
11.30 am Lunch
12.30 PARALLEL THEME KEYNOTES
Theme A. Future Development of Regions: Theme key note by Dr. NC Wadhwa - Role and Impact of HEIs in Regional Development
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference wing
Facilitator: Ulla Kotonen, Lahti UAS
Theme B. Citizens and Urban Sustainability: Theme key note by Prof. Sanjay Srivastava - Changing Paradigms of Psychological Constructs, Wellbeing and Social Cohesion: Smart Solutions for Smart Cities
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
Facilitator: Kati Manskinen, Lahti UAS
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Theme C. Smart Industry and Innovation: Theme key note by Mr. Martin Garratt - Smart Innovation: The Story of Cambridge Cleantech
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: William Nuttall, The Open University
1.00 pm PARALLEL SESSION 1
Session A1. Role and Impact of HEIs in Regional Development
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference wing
Facilitator: Ulla Kotonen, Lahti UAS
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Session B1. Sustainable and Innovative Urban Planning
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
Facilitator: Kati Manskinen, Lahti UAS
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Session C4. Commercializing Innovations
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: William Nuttall, The Open University
2.15 pm Coffee Break
2.30 pm PARALLEL SESSION 2
Session A1. Role and Impact of HEIs in Regional Development
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference wing
Facilitator: Jari Hautamäki, Lahti UAS
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Session B1. Sustainable and Innovative Urban Planning
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
Facilitator: Mikko Särelä, Aalto University
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Session A3. Cities and regions in value creation
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: Saara Vauramo, City of Lahti
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Session C1. Promotion of Entrepreneurship
Conference room: Haapa, Conference wing
Facilitator: Lene Foss, Artic University of Norway
Lene Foss, Artic University of Norway Entrepreneurial University
The loci of power: Developing the entrepreneurial architecture of universities
4.15 pm PARALLELL POSTER SESSIONS
Session: Smart Cities and Regions
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
Facilitator: Kati Peltonen, Lahti UAS
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Session: Sustainable Urban Planning and Clean Technologies
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
Facilitator: Eeva Aarrevaara, Lahti UAS
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Session: Wellbeing and Changing Work Life
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: Päivi Huotari, Lahti UAS
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Session: Digitalization and Innovations
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference wing
Facilitator: Mika Kylänen, Lahti UAS
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7.00 pm Conference dinner
Wednesday May 11th
Note: the organizers reserve all rights to make changes to the presented programme.
Venue: Sibelius Hall
PLENARY SESSIONS
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
8.30 am Registration & Coffee
9.00 am Keynote: Bruce Oreck, Executive in Residence at Aalto University
Title: How to build a viable and sustainable city?
9.45 am PARALLEL SESSION 3
Session C2. Digital Business Opportunities
Conference room: Haapa, Conference wing
Facilitator: Minna Mattila, Lahti UAS
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Session B2. Clean Technologies and Transfer Processes
Conference room: Pihlaja, Conference wing
Facilitator: Kati Manskinen, Lahti UAS
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WORKSHOP B4 Smart Wellbeing Technologies in Lahti
Hosted By City of Lahti
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: Eija Kakko, City of Lahti
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Session A3. Cities and Regions in Value Creation
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Tuomo Uotila, Lappeenranta University of Technology
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Session B1. Sustainable and Innovative Urban Planning
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference Wing
Facilitator: Eeva Aarrevaara, Lahti UAS
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11.00 Coffee break
11.15 pm PARALLEL SESSION 4
Session A1. Role of HEIs in Regional Development
Conference room: Haapa, Conference wing
Facilitator: Illka Väänänen, Lahti UAS
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Session A4. Smart Specialization
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Satu Parjanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology
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Session B4. Wellbeing and Social Cohesion
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: Leena Liimatainen, Lahti UAS
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ROUNDTABLE A3. Cities in Value Creation
Conference room: Pihlaja, Conference wing
Facilitator: Johanna Palomäki, City of Lahti
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Session B1. Sustainable and Innovative Urban Planning
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference Wing
Facilitator: Johan Kotze, University of Helsinki
12.30 Lunch
1.30 pm PARALLEL SESSION 5
Session B5. Living Lab Activities
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Mirja Kälviäinen, Lahti UAS
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Session A4. Smart Specialization
Conference room: Kuusi, Conference wing
Facilitator: Marko Mälly, The Regional Council of Päijät-Häme
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Session B3. Digital Living
Conference room: Puusepän verstas, 1st floor
Facilitator: Kristiina Soini-Salomaa, Lahti UAS
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ROUNDTABLE B1. Sustainable Urban Mobility
Conference room: Haapa, Conference Wing
Facilitator: Sara Lukkarinen, Motiva
PLENARY SESSIONS
Conference room: Puusepän sali, 2nd floor
2.45 pm Coffee Break
3.00 pm Activation workout
3.05 pm Panel Discussion
Chairperson
Silja Kostia, Lahti UAS
Panelists
Olli Alho, City of Lahti
Martin Garratt, Cambridge Cleantech
Sari Siitonen, Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK)
Pasi Rajala, Ramboll Finland Oy
Pertti Miettunen, Green Campus Innovations
Lene Foss, The Arctic University of Norway
4.15 pm Closing Keynote; Prof. Alan Barrell, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
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7.00 pm Cocktail dinner; Hosted by LADEC Ltd
Thursday May 12th
Note: the organizers reserve all rights to make changes to the presented programme.
Venue: FellmanniCampus
MORNING SESSION
8.00 am Smart Cities need Smart Finance
The host: Professor Alan Barrell, working with the Centre for Alternative Finance – Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Conference room: 522, 5th floor @FelmanniCampus
PARALLEL SITE VISITS
8.45 am Departure to Site visits @FelmanniCampus
9.00 am Site visits
Active Living in Lahti: Presentation of Maarit Virtanen
12.00 pm Lunch @NiemiCampus
12.45 pm Departure from NiemiCampus to FelmanniCampus