DREAM+PLAN kick-off meeting at Helsinki Congress Paasitorni

Professor Anne-Laure Mention, Director, Global Business Innovation Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University & DREAM+PLAN Chief Investigator & Academic Lead was delighted to bring together 70 DREAM+PLAN community participants to officially launch the program in Helsinki in October 2025.

DREAM+PLAN’s 32 PhD researchers work in projects centred on making a positive impact towards a more sustainable, fair, inclusive and thriving planet for future generations. DREAM+PLAN is administratively coordinated by RMIT Europe. 

An exciting 3-day program offered ample opportunities for networking, community-building, rich discussions, and solidification of shared vision, and passion to nurture the next generation of visionary changemakers to collaboratively creating societal impact. 

"Our DREAM+PLAN kick-off meeting at Paasitorni was an unforgettable experience, thanks to the exceptional support and flawless organisation by the entire team - especially Pauliina, Olli, and all involved. The venue was outstanding, and the care shown before and during the event created a warm, professional atmosphere that our guests deeply appreciated. Feedback from attendees was unanimously positive, and the space truly enabled the kind of collaborative energy we hoped to spark. We couldn’t imagine a better setting to launch our program, and we’ll absolutely be recommending Paasitorni to others and returning for future events in Helsinki. Thank you for helping us create something so special."

- Professor Anne-Laure Mention, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia; Kerry O'Connor, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia; Elia Vallejos Formatge, RMIT Europe, Barcelona, Spain.

Helsinki Congress Paasitorni is a full-service venue set within a restored historic building. It provides nearly 30 characterful event spaces suitable for up to 800 attendees. The venue is complemented by five restaurants and 170 hotel rooms. The carefully restored prestigious building, supplemented with new wings, provides an inspiring and memorable setting for events of all kinds. Paasitorni is a venue where the modern and playful meets the historical. 

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