Sustainable Food System – seminar (in Finnish)
Welcome to explore the future of sustainable food systems!
What does a food system look like that works for both people and the planet?
Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring presentations from companies involved in the Urban & Local project, experimental initiatives, and a vision for a sustainable food system of the future.
Note: Seminar will be held in Finnish language.
Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:20 PM Seminar
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Optional field tour
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Planetary buffet dinner at Restaurant Field (limited seating available)
Location: Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College – Malmi Campus
Address: Vanha Helsingintie 13, 00700 Helsinki
Preliminary Program
12:00 PM – 2:20 PM Seminar will be in Finnish language
Welcome to the Seminar
Heidi Hovi-Sippola, Green City Farm and Kaj Lindedahl, Metropolia
Sustainable Food System
Juha Helenius, University of Helsinki
Company and Experiment Presentations from the Urban & Local Project
Featuring Greenlux Lighting Solutions, Metropolia, Blokgarden, City of Vantaa, among others
Introduction to the Future Vision and Host
Maria Runonen, Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College
Future of the Food System – Panel Discussion
Panelists from Niipala Farm, Pro Luomu, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MMM), Finnish Permaculture Association, and Rikard Korkman
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Optional Field Tour
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Planetary Buffet Dinner at Restaurant Farm
Limited seating available
At the heart of the seminar is the food expertise of students and lecturers from Perho’s new Food for People and Planet project.
The event is free of charge.
A reminder and detailed program will be sent closer to the seminar.
