Aalto Executive Summit 2018 in EMMA.
Photo: Ari Karttunen, EMMA.
A better world through better leadership
The global business environment requires thinkers who are more skilled, innovative and courageous than ever before. Saastamoinen Foundation supports the ongoing development of Finnish working life and organizations, along with internationalism, in cooperation with Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development.
Aalto EE is one of the world’s leading executive education and development providers, with the goal of becoming known for its impactful, goal-oriented and comprehensive learning experiences. To this end, it offers a unique platform for lifelong learning as a part of the multidisciplinary expertise of the Aalto University community.
Aalto MBA and Executive DBA scholarships
The Aalto MBA and Executive DBA programmes offer insights and capabilities for leadership and future decision-making. The Aalto MBA programme is designed to support participants’ individual development needs by fostering their growth as leaders and individuals. The Aalto Executive DBA is a doctoral programme in business administration for experienced individuals with considerable managerial experience. Saastamoinen Foundation supports MBA studies by issuing grants.
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Saastamoinen Foundation Keynote in Business
Saastamoinen Foundation promotes responsible expertise and thinking through supporting science and art. The Saastamoinen Foundation Keynote in Business lecture series focuses on the critical social topics that are key to future business development on social and environmental responsibility, radical creativity, entrepreneurship, and ownership. The aim of the collaboration is to offer international perspectives and thinking to develop responsibility and a sustainable future across different areas of society.
Video: Olli-Pekka Orpo, Aalto EE.
Business of Culture Programme
In today’s rapidly changing world, cultural organisations must combine their original mission with commercial acumen to stand out and achieve their desired outcomes. This is a central objective of the Business of Culture programme, aimed at leaders in the arts and culture sector across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
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Creative Ventures
The Creative Ventures series, supported by Aalto EE and the Saastamoinen Foundation, brought together hundreds of creative professionals from the Nordic and Baltic countries. The keynote and workshop series, which took place in 2025–2026, provided participants with tools to turn creative work into sustainable and scalable businesses without losing their artistic core.
Creative Ventures provided participants with the business expertise, skills and resources they need to succeed as creative entrepreneurs. Through keynotes, workshops and networking opportunities across the Nordic and Baltic countries, the series supported creative professionals in understanding the challenges of entrepreneurship and building sustainable careers.
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