In June, FinnCERES leadership at Aalto participated in several meetings and events in the USA framed around the topics of novel biomaterials and bioeconomy. The program included visits to the Embassy of Finland in Washington and the Consulate General in New York. There, representatives of several companies and associations gathered to hear about the latest developments in bioeconomy research in Finland. Pictured left to right: Janne Laine (Aalto Vice President of Innovation), Orlando Rojas (FinnCERES at Aalto), moderator Kay Makishi (Makishi Apparel), Inka Apter (Eileen Fisher Inc.), Ilkka Niemelä (Aalto President), Director of Economic Development Loren Nadres (New York City Mayor’s Office for International Affairs).
Panel discussion on sustainable clothing in SuomiAreena