Please note: this event and its registration form are in Finnish.
The purpose of the event is to maintain and create new networks between raw material manufacturers, product manufacturers, designers, buyers, and experts. The lectures aim to share the expertise required for acoustic product development and the views of industry players on current developments in the field. Information on products available on the market will be provided at the exhibition stands. In addition, the event will provide an opportunity to learn about the testing and product development capabilities of the acoustics laboratory and, finally, to sample different types of beer.
Time: Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9.30–16.00
Location: Turku University of Applied Sciences, EduCity
Address: Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku
Lecture hall: Moriaberg 1002, EduCity, 1st floor (one floor up from street level)
Parking: e.g. Aimo Park, Joukahaisenkatu 10, 20520 Turku
Program
09.30–10.00 Coffee + bun
10.00–11.00 Absorption properties of materials
Opening of the event
Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd, Valtteri Hongisto
Measurement and classification of absorption ratios
Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd, Jukka Keränen
Sound absorption in the circular economy and biomaterials: what is known and how can it be influenced?
Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd, Valtteri Hongisto
11.00–11.30 Presentation of the acoustics laboratory (downstairs)
Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd, Valtteri Hongisto ja Jukka Keränen
11.30–12.30 Development challenges and application prospects for circular economy materials – I
Built environment and clean transition
Business Turku Ltd, Reeta Huhtinen
Recycle old wool!
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Maarit Järvinen
Acoustics adds value to side streams
Fiberwood Ltd, Kimmo Huttunen
Changing construction for good
Aisti Corporation Ltd, Mikko Paananen
12.30–13.30 Lunch and networking
13.30–15.00 Development challenges and application prospects for circular economy materials – II
From glass recycling to foam glass – Contributing to sustainable construction
Uusioaines Ltd, Valtteri Raunio
Advanced materials and acoustic performance – An elegant way to create added value for customers
Lumir Spray Ltd, Olli Koski
Recycled fibers – Turning textiles into acoustics
Vilikkala Trading Ltd, Jari Toivonen
Challenges in the recycling of polyester fibers in production
Ewona Finland Ltd, Sami Luhtaanmäki
What did the Kira Circularis project and the business community gain?
Tampere University of Applied Sciences Ltd, Jussi M. Savolainen
15.00–16.00 Networking continues with tastings from Panimo brewery
Please register by Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
The event stands will feature at least:
The list will be updated as registrations come in*
- Fiberwood Ltd
- Yeseco Ltd
- Ewona Finland Ltd
- Domestic value chain for the further processing of waste textiles and hemp fiber – KAPOJAT
- Turku University of Applied Sciences, Acoustics laboratory, see: https://akustiikka.turkuamk.fi/en
- ReTexCon – Recycled textiles in the construction industry, see: https://projects.tuni.fi/retexcon (in Finnish)
*For latest updates, see Turku University of Applied Sciences’ event page (in Finnish).
Funder
This seminar is part of the project Kira Circularis – Circular economy products, services, and innovations in the real estate and construction sector.
Additional information
Valtteri Hongisto, Turku University of Applied Sciences
+358 40 585 1888
valtteri.hongisto@turkuamk.fi
