Workshops
at the Habitare Pro Lounge
Network at the Habitare Pro Lounge
Join industry experts for engaging workshops at the Habitare Pro Lounge! This is your chance to connect with colleagues, expand your network, and chat with professionals in a relaxed setting.
These workshops offer firsthand insights and details about the latest products and services in today’s design world. They’re small, intimate sessions, providing the perfect environment to ask experts your questions directly without a large audience. We’ve even got a dedicated workshop space just for these sessions.
On Thursday, September 11, our workshops will focus on architecture. Then, on Friday, September 12, the workshops will center around buyers.
Workshops are free, but spots are limited to a maximum of 20 participants per session, so make sure to reserve your place in advance! Don’t forget to also register as an event visitor!
To get the most out of your networking experience, remember to register your profile on the Events PRO app too!
Workshops on Wednesday, September 10th
Workshop: When Space Supports Thinking, Collaboration, and Community
Wednesday, 10 September
Time: 13.00-13.45
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Language: Finnish & English
How can company leadership nurture innovation and create a thriving work community?
What new solutions can architects offer to meet these challenges?
Psychologist and Executive Coach Ilona Rauhala and Vetrospace CEO Mikko Hannula explore how workplace design can support cognitive performance and build bridges between management and employees. The discussion also looks at sustainable ways to strengthen interaction and community – not only in offices but also in demanding environments such as factories, customer service, and healthcare.
Speakers:
Ilona Rauhala, Psychologist and Executive Coach
Mikko Hannula, CEO, Vetrospace
Organiser: Vetrospace
Seats are limited.
Workshops on Thursday, September 11th
ARCHITECTURE FOCUS DAY | ARCHINFO
A Brief Introduction to Building Valuation
Thursday 11 September
Time: 12.00-12.45
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Language: Finnish & English
This workshop offers a concise yet insightful overview of building valuation. You will see practical examples, receive expert tips, and have the chance to try valuing your own property under professional guidance.
Facilitator:
Tommi Lindh, CEO, Alvar Aalto Foundation
Seats are limited.
Discover the Properties of Charred Wood. An Introduction to Charred Wood Production Development
Thursday 11 September
Time: 13.00-13.45
Habitare Pro Workshops
Language: Finnish & English
This workshop explores the process of charring wood surfaces and the protective and aesthetic qualities it provides. We will walk through the different stages of treatment and demonstrate how charring can also support circular economy practices.
You will have the opportunity to see and feel a wide range of wood samples from our product development journey — including pieces from our collection as well as samples exposed to weathering tests.
Speakers:
Jukka Tuhkanen, Commercial Director, Hiil Oy
Joona Kotilainen, Founder, Marketing & Communications, Hiil Oy
Creative Pitch: Brands Meet Architects
Thursday 11 September
Time: 14.00-14.45
Habitare Pro Workshops
Language: English
In under an hour, discover the latest innovations in interior design! Twelve exciting design companies will present their products to architects in dynamic three-minute pitches. Organized by Habitare and Archinfo, this fast-paced and inspiring event offers plenty of fresh ideas to incorporate into your own projects.
Seats are limited.
Designing for Hope
Thursday 11 September
Time: 15.00-16.00
Habitare Pro Workshops
Language: English
When war destroys homes, schools, and cities, new buildings are urgently needed to restore housing and essential infrastructure. But can architecture offer more than physical shelter?
In this workshop, organized by Archinfo, two architects working in crisis areas — Syrian architect and author Marwa Al-Sabouni and Finnish architect and professor Marco Casagrande — explore the architect’s role in reconstruction, how architecture can help create safe and empathetic living environments, and how urban planning can serve as a tool of power. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in these critical discussions.
Speakers:
Marwa Al-Sabouni, Architect & Author, Syria
Marco Casagrande, Architect & Professor, Finland/Ukraine
Facilitator:
Miina Jutila, Architect & Head of Communications, Archinfo
Seats are limited.
Workshops on Friday, September 12th
BUYER FOCUS DAY | The Federation of Finnish Enterprises
Let’s Build More Walls for Art! An Ideation Workshop
Friday 12 September
Time: 10.15-11.00
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Language: Finnish & English
The summer of 2025 has transformed the public spaces of many cities—streets, squares, and parks have come alive with activities, art, and culture.
But what about the interiors of buildings and homes—does the same creativity shine through? Have the demands for efficiency in housing design also squeezed out inspiring spaces and free wall surfaces?
It is time for fresh thinking to make room for creativity and art indoors as well. People seek beauty and meaningful experiences in their lives—things that can be imagined and created together. How would you give more space to art, culture, and events?
Facilitator:
Kimmo Rönkä, Specialist in the Future of Housing
Organiser: The Federation of Finnish Enterprises
Seats are limited.
Together or Apart – Hybrid Work in Practice
Friday 12 September
Time: 12.00-13.00
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Language: Finnish & English
This workshop begins with an overview of how Framery views the current evolution of workspaces and the factors driving these changes. Participants will then explore, together, how the ideals and practicalities of hybrid work align, and how workspace functionality and appeal can be most effectively enhanced.
Facilitators:
Mikko Tamminen, Market Intelligence Manager, Framery
Seats are limited.
Who Benefits from Your Intellectual Property? Practical Insights on Protecting Design and Growing Brand Value
Friday 12 September
Time: 13.30-14.30
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Language: Finnish & English
In this workshop, the fair’s theme of “touch” gains new dimensions. Can elements recognizable through different senses be protected? Who can benefit from your design and creative outputs?
Under expert guidance, you will explore how to safeguard design and brand assets. Learn how to transform your designs and brand into competitive business capital and how to exercise your rights both domestically and internationally.
Key topics include:
- Identifying and protecting your company’s most valuable creative solutions
- Building a sustainable brand whose value endures and grows
- Leveraging intellectual property rights to support commercialization and international business
- Understanding the essential differences between design rights, trademarks, patents, and copyrights
- Practical tips for protection measures and international application processes
Whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, or business developer interested in international growth, you will leave with concrete advice and new perspectives on increasing the value of your intellectual property.
Facilitators:
Sassa Svahn, EU Trademark & Design Attorney, Properta Law Firm
Kukka Tommila, Partner, Attorney & Trademark Attorney, Properta Law Firm
Creative Business Matching
Friday 12 September
Time: 14.00-15.00
Habitare Pro Lounge
Language: Finnish & English
Join us for a networking session focused on diverse themes in the creative business sector! Bring your unique perspective to the table in this workshop led by the KLOV project of the Federation of Finnish Enterprises. Participants will be paired to discuss pre-selected topics within the creative and cultural industries.
Facilitators:
Nellie Nyberg & Laura Rautkallio-Salminen, Federation of Finnish Enterprises, KLOV Project
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