The Programme of the Ceremonial Conferment
Events of the School of Business Ceremonial Conferment.
School of Business Ceremonial Conferment 2026
The next Ceremonial Conferment of Aalto University School of Business will be celebrated on May 21–23, 2026.
When
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Where
Onsite
Registration fee
Promovendi, jubilee masters, jubilee doctors, DBA graduates, and their companions: 275 €
Event language(s)
Finnish and English
In this event, we are committed ºÚÁÏÍø University’s principles for a safer space.
School of Business Ceremonial Conferment
The 17th Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business was held in May 2026
The 17th Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business was celebrated on 21–23 May 2026. The conferment is a traditional and dignified academic celebration in which newly graduated masters and doctors are inaugurated as part of the scientific community and, in accordance with tradition, recognised as its full members.
You can experience the atmosphere of the conferment via the link below
Watch recordings of the Master's Diploma Ceremony and the Conferment Ceremony below
The School of Business’s Ceremonial Conferment of degrees will bring festive atmosphere to the streets of Töölö in May
A dignified celebration is held every five years. The public can watch the spectacular conferment procession in Töölö on the afternoon of Friday 22 May
Kristian Ritvala is the Spirit of Mercury of the School of Business Ceremonial Conferment 2026
The task of the Spirit of Mercury begins with conducting the weaving of the laurels and ends at the Herring Luncheon, where he delivers a speech to the promovendi
The Programme of the Ceremonial Conferment
The Ceremonial Conferment is a three-day celebration that combines academic traditions with fun and a unique atmosphere. You can read more about the program on the program page.
Dress Code
The event has a strict dress code, and each participant (promovendi, their companions, and guests) receives their own instructions. The dress code highlights the special nature of the event and creates a visual experience.
Dress Code
The dress codes for all participants at the Ceremonial Conferment.
Jubilee Conferment
Promovendi from the 1976 ceremony are also invited to the graduation, where they represent the continuity of the graduation tradition from one generation to the next as honorary Masters and Doctors.
Jubilee Masters and Jubilee Doctors
Masters and doctors, who were conferred 50 years ago, i.e. jubilee masters and doctors, will be conferred at the ceremony.
The publication of the 16th Ceremonial Conferment
You can read the ceremonial speeches from the previous conferment (2022) and get a sense of the atmosphere from the festivities of the conferment (see PDF below).
Read more about the Conferment Ceremonies at Aalto University:
The next Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees at the School of Business will be celebrated in May 2022
Due to the COVID-19, the Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees has been postponed to May 2022.
Academic events and traditions
Academic events cover the entire academic year from Aalto Day One all the way to the Ceremony Week with ceremonial conferments. Tenured professors' Installation Talks and public defences spread throughout the academic year.
Conferments
Information, videos and photographs of Aalto University ceremonial conferments