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DASH is the premier design sprint connecting Helsinki & Espoo.
Join us again for an immersive experience in 2025 where creativity meets AI innovation.
Whether you're creating, supporting, or sponsoring – there's a place for you at DASH.
Join the sprint and bring your ideas to life
As a participant, you'll collaborate with designers, developers, and innovators to solve real-world challenges. Work in cross-functional teams, learn from industry experts, and prototype solutions that matter. No matter your background, your unique perspective is valuable.
Access to industry mentors
Networking with professionals
Hands-on tools and workshops
Certificate of completion
Potential job opportunities
Collaborate with us to shape the future of design
Partner with DASH to showcase your brand, recruit top talent, and demonstrate thought leadership in the design and innovation space. Our partners gain access to a highly engaged community of designers, developers, and creative professionals.
Brand exposure to 200+ attendees
Recruiting opportunities
Speaking slots and workshops
Networking events access
Year-round community engagement
Help us make the magic happen behind the scenes
Volunteers are the backbone of DASH. Help with registration, guide participants, assist mentors, and ensure everything runs smoothly. It's a great way to be part of the community while gaining behind-the-scenes experience of a major design event.
Access to all sessions
Meals and refreshments
DASH merchandise
Networking opportunity
Build lasting connections
Join the companies shaping the future of design in Finland
Explore the future of design through artificial intelligence and human creativity
3-day intensive design sprint focused on AI integration
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Join cross-functional teams to tackle real-world challenges using AI tools and methodologies. Work with industry mentors to prototype innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in design.
· Mentorship from industry leaders
· All meals and refreshments
· Networking events and after-party
· Certificate and portfolio pieces
4 keynote speaker events throughout the year
Intimate sessions featuring thought leaders discussing the intersection of AI and design. Each event focuses on a different aspect of the AI design revolution.
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We've come a long, long way together
It was the year 2017, when two students from Aalto University realized a great problem existed. Businesses and startups kept on growing in Finland, but something vital was commonly left out – design. The void had to be filled and Dash Design was born.
Nowadays, Dash is a growing movement that calls for creative problem-solving methods in all aspects of life. By using the methods of design thinking, we connect students and professionals from all fields of study to tackle complex challenges together.
During the past five years, we have been organizing weekend-long hackathons, Dash Hacks, for multidisciplinary teams to work on challenges provided by our partner companies.
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“Everybody who’s worked in a bigger corporation knows that, yes of course we have brilliant people, but there is also even more brilliant people outside your own organization and many of those are here at Dash. So why aren’t you here already."
Slush
“Last year Dash was such a success. We got lot of ideas. One of them even got to top 3 of Kalmar’s innovation challenge competition, and we decided we wanted to participate also this year, just to get more ideas to our innovation funnel."
Kalmar
“We are here for the third time because the first times were just fantastic. We learned so much, we had brilliant ideas from the teams and we definitely wanted to experience this again."
Fazer
"We get to meet a lot of new young talents that we would like to offer career opportunities at Kalmar, so that’s another thing that we are grateful for."
Kalmar
Everything you need to know about Dash Sprint 2025 & DASH Bits
DASH is an annual design sprint event hosted between Helsinki and Espoo, bringing together designers, developers, and innovators. Anyone passionate about design and innovation can participate, regardless of experience level. We welcome students, professionals, and industry veterans.
This year, we're focusing on the intersection of AI and human-centered design. Participants will have access to cutting-edge AI tools, work with industry mentors, and explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the design landscape.
The Main Sprint is a 3-day intensive workshop where teams collaborate on real challenges. DASH Bits are smaller, evening keynote events throughout the year featuring thought leaders discussing specific aspects of AI in design.
Not at all! DASH 2025 is designed for all skill levels. We'll provide training on AI tools and pair beginners with experienced mentors. The focus is on learning and collaboration, not prior expertise.
Your ticket includes access to all workshops and sessions, meals and refreshments throughout the event, networking events, mentorship, access to premium AI design tools, and all materials needed for the sprint.
Teams are formed at the beginning of the event based on project interests and complementary skills. Our organizers facilitate this process to ensure diverse, balanced teams that maximize learning and creative potential.
The Main Sprint is designed as an in-person experience to maximize collaboration and networking. However, some DASH Bits sessions may offer hybrid attendance options. Check individual event details for specific arrangements.
Bring your laptop, chargers, a notebook for sketching, and comfortable clothes for three days of intensive collaboration. We'll provide everything else.
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