Opening Reception
Helsinki City Hall
The conference will kick-off with an opening reception hosted at the historic Helsinki City Hall. The event will start at 6:00PM and end at 7:30PM. The Mayor of Helsinki will hold an opening talk, as well as presenters from the City of Helsinki and the Service Design Network. Come and "kippis" (cheer) with us! Drinks and snacks are offered by our host, the City of Helsinki.
When: Wednesday, October 2 at 6:00PM
Where: Helsinki City Hall
Who can attend: conference participants (included with in-person ticket)
Sign up: Entrance only with QR code from the City of Helsinki. Check your mailbox for invitation and sign-up by September 25.
Location & Contact
+358 93 101691
Service Design Night
Several Locations
On the night of the Oct 3rd, your are invited to join us in a estupend experience, where local design team are opeining their permisses to host the conference attendees with special treats and share knowledge about what they do the best in the design scene!
Remember to keep the following in mind:
Each venue has a limited capacity and is exclusive to SDGC24 attendees - secure your spot early by registering to the event you wish to attend. Choose your visits wisely! You will only be able to visit one or two places during the night. We recommend a maximum of 2 visits per person so that everyone has the chance to attend a Service Design Night event.
Service Design Night at Siili Solutions
Siili Solutions
Fun, Drinks, and AI Surprises!
Doors open at 18:00, and the program starts at 19:00. Expect drinks, snacks, and beats by our in-house Siili DJ.
We’ve gathered the brightest Siilis in Design, Innovation, and AI, along with a special appearance from Birgit Mager, founder of the Service Design Network.
Don’t miss our 30-minute panel, Non-Human Centered Design: How Working with Artificials Will Change Everything. Is it a peaceful alliance, an epic showdown, or something in between? Find out from our stellar panel including Siili AI experts, Head of Digital Identity, Data and Design System Eija Moisala from Elisa, and design-thinking pioneer Marc Stickdorn. Audience participation? Absolutely!
Enjoy drinks, snacks, and relaxed vibes while soaking in the insights.
Service Design Night at Metso
Metso
Come rain, come shine - take the Metso bus straight from the conference and join the Metsonites in their Espoo office for a joyful evening with good food, great discussion and the opportunity to extend your network beyond the conference. We’re planning to share insights with you how we Metsonintes have been tackling challenges regarding customer insights & centricity and how we’ve been working on scaling the design role within our Metso organization.
Service Design Night at Hellon
Hellon
We are excited to invite you to our Helsinki office for an inspiring evening! Join us for a design night of drinks and engaging conversations with fellow service design enthusiasts. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, share insights, and spark new ideas. You'll also enjoy a special demo on the Future of Customer-Centric Innovation, Conversational Segment Avatars.
Segment Avatars are one of the first implementations of its kind in the world. This groundbreaking tool brings cutting-edge GenAI avatars to life, delivering dynamic, real-time customer insights directly to the key rooms of your organization – from Business Development and Marketing to Leadership and Internal Communications. With Segment Avatars, you'll experience a completely new level of customer-centricity, transforming and accelerating the process of turning customer feedback and data into an interactive and insightful tool for the entire organisation.
We can't wait to welcome you to our creative space for a night of innovation and inspiration!
Service Design Night at Nitor
Nitor
After a day of visionary ideas and groundbreaking talks, it’s time to unwind in style. Welcome to Nitor’s SDGC24 Service Design Night Join us for an unforgettable Open Design Night event—a casual and fun networking experience where you can unwind and relax after a long conference day. Taking place in the heart of Helsinki city center, this evening promises good food, great music, and the chance to meet and mingle with new people. Located conveniently between the conference center and the Design Museum, it's the perfect spot to stop by and recharge your batteries while having fun with the world's best designers. Enjoy a delightful selection of food, drinks, and Nitor's signature cocktails. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect and celebrate!
Service Design Night at Wunderdog
Wunderdog
Come and enjoy a relaxed night at our office with drinks, music, karaoke, sauna and games.
Service Design Night at Taiste
Taiste
Join us for a relaxed evening at Taiste office. Get to know Taisteians and other conference visitors while enjoying light snacks, drinks, and music at the center of Helsinki, just 15-minutes away from the event venue by public transport. We will also have short tours to tell you more about our ways or working.
Explore Design District Helsinki with a Designer
Design Museum
Design District Helsinki is a curated group of Helsinki’s gems: designer shops, artisanal studios, exhibitions, restaurants, events, and much more. Explore Design District shops by foot with a designer. Selected shops are open only for us!
Note! SDN accepts no liability insurance for the stores and tour. Participants sign up with their own insurance in mind.
Closing Party
Kellohalli
It all ends with a big party - #SDGC24 style! We start at 7:00PM and dance until 3:00AM. Come and enjoy drinks, a brilliant lineup of DJs, karaoke and a great atmosphere at the official SDGC24 afterparty. The party will be held at the Kellohalli venue in Teurastamo meat district, located close to the vibrant area of Kallio. See you on the dance floor!
When: Friday, October 4 at 7:00PM
Where: Kellohalli
Who can attend: conference participants (included with in-person ticket)
Sign up: no sign-up, but don't forget your conference badge!
Teurastamo area is a lively city and food culture area in Kalasatama, Helsinki. There are options for dinner too before the party.
You can easily access the area by metro to Kalasatama or trams to Kallio or Vallila.
→ teurastamo.com
See the lineup of DJ's and Bands performing at our Closing Party:
