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SUMMARY:Batik Workshop | The Embassy of Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Come to experience the beauty of Indonesian Batik! Discover the UNESCO-recognized heritage of Indonesian Batik which embodies centuries of tradition. You will learn the hand-dyeing techniques\, explore the symbolism behind each motif\, and create your own masterpiece to take home! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDuration of the event is 3-4 hours\, including time for socializing at the end.  \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be served\, courtesy of our hosts.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Irina Enomaa (irina@iwch.fi)\, latest Friday 3rd of October. \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/batik-workshop-the-embassy-of-indonesia/
LOCATION:The Embassy of Indonesia\, Kuusisaarentie 3\, Helsinki\, 00340
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for art lovers,For Design Lovers,For Design Lovers
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T120000
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SUMMARY:Walk & Coffee - Lauttasaari
DESCRIPTION:Walk & Coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Walk and Coffee \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday 8 October for a walk around Lauttasaari. Easy\, flat walk around 5km. Meet at Lauttasaari Metro Station – Gyldenintie entrance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Lauttasaari Metro Station\n\n\n\nDifficulty level: easy \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: 7/10/2025\n\n\n\nGuest or members only: guests are welcome\n\n\n\nWho is the organizer: Sarah Kolkman\, sarah@iwch.fi
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/7268/
CATEGORIES:Events for active adventurers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225651
CREATED:20250921T181208Z
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SUMMARY:Stillness and Me-Time: Hearing Your Inner Voice and Trusting Your Intuition
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques designed to bring ease\, insight\, and a deeper sense of presence into everyday life. \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the calm of club member Pauliina Salmenhaara’s living room and discover soul-nourishing ways to slow down and reconnect with yourself. This four-session series is a gentle invitation to make room for stillness\, clarity\, and meaningful me-time in everyday life. Each evening includes guided meditation\, nourishing reflection\, and grounding practices to feel more present and in tune with yourself.  \n\n\n\nNo experience needed\, just a curious heart and the desire to feel more grounded and calm. \n\n\n\n\nPauliina was introduced to meditation almost 30 years ago\, and she has been hosting mediation and mindfulness events since 2010. She has seen the great benefit\, both personally and professionally\, from very simple breathing and other techniques\, which are especially helpful during times of stress and anxiety\, when the mind and heart become overwhelmed. \n\n\n\nMeditation and mindfulness are integral to her work as a holistic practitioner\, vegan chef\, and host of women’ s circles\, and she hopes to spread some of this joy and love with IWCH members as well.  \n\n\n\nPlease feel at ease to email her with any questions regarding Stillness and Me-Time at chat@rawio.asia.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Pauliina Salmenhaara (chat@rawio.asia)\, latest Monday 6th of October. \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/stillness-and-me-time-hearing-your-inner-voice-and-trusting-your-intuition/
LOCATION:Pauliina’s Home – Eira\, Helsinki (Exact address to be shared to attendees)
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251013T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251013T173000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Visit | 'Let’s Save Töölönlahti!'
DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome you to a special event – Let’s Save Töölönlahti! – dedicated to protecting one of Helsinki’s most cherished natural areas. This is one of two events we are attending in the beautiful Finlandia Hall this month! \n\n\n\n\nOur host Pertti Salolainen CBE – Minister\, Ambassador\, and Nature Photographer – will share his personal reflections and experiences on the importance of nature conservation and why Töölönlahti must be safeguarded. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to our members and their guests. Please RSVP on behalf of possible guest(s). We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur host Pertti Salolainen CBE\, Minister\, Ambassador\, and Nature Photographer\n\n\n\n‘Coot and Chick’\, Pertti Salolainen\n\n\n\nFinlandia Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Sarah Kolkman (sarah@iwch.fi)\, latest Friday 10th of October. \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/exhibition-visit-lets-save-toolonlahti/
LOCATION:Finlandia Hall\, Mannerheimintie 13\, Door M4
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for active adventurers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kolkman":MAILTO:membership@iwch.fi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251014T143000
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SUMMARY:Salutorget | October Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a luncheon at a very central venue. Salutorget is a stunningly beautiful restaurant in the heart of historic Helsinki.  \n\n\n\n\nOur luncheon will be at the Havis Amanda Cabinet with a view to Pohjoisesplanadi. This event is fully booked but subscribe to the waiting list and we will be in touch if we have a spot for you! \n\n\n\n\n\nWe have the honor of hosting our luncheon speaker\, Jarno Ralli Ph.D.\, who will share his view on the question ‘What Is Generative AI\, Really?’.  \n\n\n\n\nSchedule : 12:00-14:30 Luncheon\, €42\n\n\n\nVenue: Salutorget\, Pohjoisesplanadi 15\, 00170 Helsinki\n\n\n\nCapacity: 35 participants\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNo shows and late cancellations (after the deadline) will be invoiced. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is Generative AI\, Really?\n\n\n\nAdvances in generative AI—particularly in large language models (LLMs)—have accelerated rapidly over the past three years. ChatGPT is a well-known example\, but progress extends far beyond language: visual-language models (VLMs)\, as well as models for generating music\, images\, and video\, have all achieved remarkable breakthroughs. This talk offers a concise overview of what these models are\, how they work at a high level\, and the ways they can be applied in practice. \n\n\n\n\nJarno Ralli\, Ph.D\n\n\n\n…  received his B.Sc. in Industrial Automation from the Polytechnic of Jyväskylä\, Finland\, in 1999\, his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Technical University of Lappeenranta\, Finland\, in 2004\, and his Ph.D in Computer Vision from the University of Granada\, Spain\, in 2011.  \n\n\n\nHe has lived in several countries\, such as Chile\, Spain\, U.K and Germany.  \n\n\n\nHe has worked in a wide range of industries\, including mining\, food processing\, and automotive\, with emphasis on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, he has worked in the fields of video analytics\, used for improving safety at public spaces such as airports\, as well as virtual and mixed reality applications and 3D-scanning.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Jacqueline Weinberg (jacqueline@iwch.fi)\, latest Thursday 2nd of October. \n\n\n\nThis event is now fully booked : click on  the link below “NOTIFY ME ”  and this will place you on the waitlist. If a spot opens up you will be contacted by the event organizer.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/salutorget-october-luncheon/
LOCATION:Salutorget\, Pohjoisesplanadi 15\, 00170\, Helsinki
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for networking addicts,For Foodies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251022T150000
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SUMMARY:Event Full\, Waitlist Opened! | A Visit to Finlandia Exhibition\, with Heikki Aalto-Alanen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special members-only event! \n\n\n\nStarting with lunch at 12.00 (on own dime) at Finlandia Cafe&Wine – Finlandia House. \n\n\n\n13.00 – 13.45: Meet Aino & Alva’s grandson Heikki Aalto-Alanen\, the author of the book Aino & Alvar Aalto: A Life Together and a key figure in preserving the legacy of his grandparents\, the architects Aino and Alvar Aalto. His book is based on Aino and Alvar Aalto’s letters and correspondence. \n\n\n\n13.45 – 15.00: Finlandia Exhibition\, Heikki Aalto-Alanen will join us to the exhibition\, where you can have discussions and ask questions. \n\n\n\n\nHeikki Aalto Alanen. Kuva Niclas Mäkelä 2020.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can buy Heikki’s book at Finlandia House Shop\, as well as get it signed by the author. The store has the book in Finnish and English. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructions for arrival. Finlandia Exhibition ticket 16€ (NO MUSEUM CARD). You can buy your ticket at the Finlandia House Service point. Tell them at the service point that you belong to IWCH group!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Monica Niemi (monica@iwch.fi)\, latest Friday 17th of October.  \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/a-visit-to-finlandia-exhibition-with-heikki-aalto-alanen/
LOCATION:Finlandia-talo\, Mannerheimintie 13e\, 00100
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for art lovers,For Design Lovers,For Design Lovers,For Foodies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251022T200000
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SUMMARY:Stillness and Me-Time: Everyday Rituals for Stillness and Presence
DESCRIPTION:Learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques designed to bring ease\, insight\, and a deeper sense of presence into everyday life. \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the calm of club member Pauliina Salmenhaara’s living room and discover soul-nourishing ways to slow down and reconnect with yourself. This four-session series is a gentle invitation to make room for stillness\, clarity\, and meaningful me-time in everyday life. Each evening includes guided meditation\, nourishing reflection\, and grounding practices to feel more present and in tune with yourself.  \n\n\n\nNo experience needed\, just a curious heart and the desire to feel more grounded and calm. \n\n\n\n\nPauliina was introduced to meditation almost 30 years ago\, and she has been hosting mediation and mindfulness events since 2010. She has seen the great benefit\, both personally and professionally\, from very simple breathing and other techniques\, which are especially helpful during times of stress and anxiety\, when the mind and heart become overwhelmed. \n\n\n\nMeditation and mindfulness are integral to her work as a holistic practitioner\, vegan chef\, and host of women’ s circles\, and she hopes to spread some of this joy and love with IWCH members as well.  \n\n\n\nPlease feel at ease to email her with any questions regarding Stillness and Me-Time at chat@rawio.asia.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Pauliina Salmenhaara (chat@rawio.asia)\, latest Monday 20th of October. \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/stillness-and-me-time-everyday-rituals-for-stillness-and-presence/
LOCATION:Pauliina’s Home – Eira\, Helsinki (Exact address to be shared to attendees)
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251023T180000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Arts | A Visit to Veikko Halmetoja's Personal Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join us in opening the season for IWCH’s own club Inside the Arts\, an exclusive event for members only. In this event\, we have the unique pleasure of being invited to visit art critic\, gallerist\, and curator Veikko Halmetoja’s private collection. We welcome you to join us in this evening of discovery and conversation.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious\, this evening promises insightful dialogue and a deeper connection to Veikko Halmetoja’s personal collection and view on the arts. \n\n\n\nPlease note:  \n\n\n\n\nBe advised that also living in the two-storey Halmetoja residence are two lovely poodles – if you have pet allergies or difficulties with stairs\, take this into consideration. \n\n\n\n As we enter the private home of our host\, remember to bring indoor shoes!\n\n\n\n\n\nVeikko Halmetoja\n\n\n\n…  is an art critic and curator who has worked as a gallerist since 2015. He curates both group and solo exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nThe art-loving public of Helsinki may remember him as a critic for Finland’s largest newspaper\, Helsingin Sanomat\, during 2010 – 2015.  \n\n\n\nVeikko served as the curator for Mänttä Art Festival in 2018.  \n\n\n\nHe is also interested in alternative exhibition spaces\, having curated shows in such venues as condemned houses.  \n\n\n\nOn his spare time\, Veikko writes radio columns and spends time with his poodle\, Fred.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead more: galleryhalmetoja.com/gallery \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Sofia Salmenhaara (sofia@iwch.fi)\, latest Tuesday 21nd of October.  \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/inside-the-arts-a-visit-to-veikko-halmetojas-personal-collection/
LOCATION:The Halmetoja Residence\, Exact address to be shared with attendees\, Malmi
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for art lovers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tanja Vuorela and Sofia Salmenhaara":MAILTO:sofia@iwch.fi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251028T153000
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SUMMARY:Visit The Directors’ Institute Finland
DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome club members to visit the Directors’ Institute Finland (DIF) to learn more about its role in developing and promoting good corporate governance\, sustainable leadership\, and responsible board work in Finland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to discover how DIF supports directors and executives in strengthening board professionalism and effectiveness. You will also gain insights into current trends in governance\, the importance of ethical leadership in today’s business environment\, and how DIF fosters dialogue between decision-makers\, companies\, and society. \n\n\n\n\nOur host General Secretary Leena Linnainmaa will present DIF’s mission\, activities\, and member services\, and share perspectives on why strong governance is essential not only for companies but for the sustainable development of the economy and society at large. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our host: Leena Linnainmaa is Secretary General of Directors’ Institute Finland (DIF\, www.dif.fi)\, as well as Board Member of ecoDa\, the European Confederation of Directors’ Associations (www.ecoda.eu). Ms Linnainmaa is an expert on corporate governance\, company law and securities market law as well as women’s leadership issues.  \n\n\n\nShe is the Vice Chair of the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis and past Chair of the European Corporate Governance Codes Network. Prior to joining DIF in September 2019\, Ms Linnainmaa was Deputy Chief Executive of Finland Chamber of Commerce where she worked since 2000. Before that she gained more than 10 years’ experience in the banking sector. \n\n\n\nSource: https://www.icgn.org/leena-linnainmaa \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you must cancel: be in touch with Olena Podoleva (olena@iwch.fi)\, latest Saturday 24th of October. \n\n\n\nWhen the event is full\, a link will appear below\, allowing members to sign up to the waitlist. If or when a spot opens up\, members on waitlist will be contacted.
URL:https://iwch.fi/events/visit-the-directors-institute-finland/
LOCATION:Director’s Institute Finland\, Aleksanterinkatu 50 A 6\, 00100 Helsinki
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