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When you were a kid, what did you think your parents did for a job? ??♀?????♂??????????????????? We had an amazing time today at our Children’s Day at Work event at our KONE sites in Hyvink?? and Espoo, Finland! Our colleagues’ children got a glimpse into the grown-ups’ world while the adults had a chance to hear fresh ideas from the younger generation. But it wasn’t all work! The kids were eager to get to ride in the elevators and try the child-friendly menu at the cafeteria (a hit with both children and adults). They also participated in special holiday season handicrafts, a group of lucky raffle winners joined a tour of our Hyvink?? showroom, and at the KONE Building the children got to design their own elevators of the future! Among them was one made of candy, a Christmas-themed elevator with a tree in it, and a massage elevator for mum because – as the child said – “she needs it”! ??????♀? What was your favorite moment from the day? Share your thoughts below! ?? #LapsetMukaanT?ihin #LifeAtKONE

We really took passion for collaboration to another level at our Hyvink?? site! ???????? A group of over 20 professors from Aalto University School of Engineering met our R&D team in Hyvink??, Finland today to see what happens in our R&D labs, as well as check the showroom and factory. During the visit, we explored hardware and software testing as well as KONE's advancements in remote monitoring and digital twin technology, and discussed the need for sustainable materials and the role of technology in supply chain processes. Our guests appreciated efficient use of robotics and green energy in manufacturing, highlighting KONE's pioneering leadership in elevator and building operations. “It’s inspiring to see how Aalto University, one of the leading universities in Europe, is making waves on a global scale, bringing together an internationally diverse community,” said our Head of R&D, Johannes Rastas after the visit. ?? We’re very excited about the potential for collaborating and innovating together, and with such top-notch education and research, who knows what sustainable solutions for future cities we can create! #LifeAtKONE #innovation #researchanddevelopment Shahram Heidari Jaana Niemi Gary Marquis Shankar Deka Mady Elbahri Andrea Ferrantelli Gerhard Fink Jose Lado 李永丹 Yong Liu Matthijs Lof Gary Marquis Robin Ras Moritz Scherleitner Hong-Linh Truong Yu Xiao Yaolin Xu Bo Zhao ZHENGMAO LI Maja Vuckovac, D.Sc. (Tech.) Iiris Saittakari Jenni Partanen Heikki Lahtinen Maiju Thers Meeri Saltevo

“I would say 60 seconds is really short and there are lots more things that could be said in that time. But it was a really great experience!” That’s just one of the enthusiastic feedbacks we heard from the 60 early-stage founders we hosted yesterday at the KONE Building in Espoo, Finland, to kick off Slush with a unique twist – elevator pitching in an actual elevator! The event was all about helping the founders present their ideas to potential investors and get some solid feedback. We were thrilled to provide a platform for new innovators to shine for the second year running. ?? Check out the video below to hear more! ?? #Slush #LifeAtKONE #PeopleFlow #ElevatorPitchingPractice Maxime Kryvian Lisa F. Saana Sairanen Erik Rask CA Dhruvi Shah Kashiparekh, CFA ?? Slush ?? Paavo Vartiainen Anastasiia G. Dr. Ricardo Sch?fer Katarina Pichna

Got a minute? Let’s lift your ideas off the ground! ?? We kicked off Slush with an #ElevatorPitchingPractice event at the KONE Building in Helsinki! Early-stage founders had 60 seconds to pitch their ideas to potential investors. On the way down, the investors gave valuable feedback to the founders. The event was opened by our Vice Chairman of the Board, Jussi Herlin, with his own elevator pitch about KONE. But wait, have elevator operators made a comeback? Yes, temporarily. We’re excited to showcase our new KONE Office Flow solution, enabling destination selection in the lobby without pressing buttons inside the car. But for this event we went manual to enhance the pitching experience. #Slush #LifeAtKONE #PeopleFlow Amy Chen Tomio Pihkala Kira Heikkonen Alessandro De Benedetti Alicia Garabedian Eva Mayoud Paula Garcia Domingo Pepe Agell Dr. Ricardo Sch?fer Shyam Anjaria Tessa Jaspers Saana Sairanen Katarina Pichna

Usually we pride ourselves with how quickly you can get from floor to floor with our elevators – but tomorrow we will intentionally slow them down in our headquarters from 2.5m/s to 1.25m/s. Can you guess what we’re up to? Time to take your ideas to the next level, so have your pitching skills honed and ready! Here are a few tips to get you started. ?? #PeopleFlow #LifeAtKONE Slush

It’s expected that 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050. The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions, making our industry the largest contributor. However, this also presents us with a tremendous opportunity to make a difference. With our innovative solutions, we help cities grow sustainably. Innovation and collaboration are key for a greener urban flow. The time to act is now. Sustainable urban life means a brighter future for everyone. #COP29 #sustainability #PeopleFlow

Taking quality to the next level! ?? Adhering to standards is just the bare minimum. For us at KONE, quality is a core principle that we never compromise on. That’s why we’re excited about this year’s World Quality Day theme, “From compliance to performance”. We want to make a difference by shaping the future of cities with high-quality products and services, and seamless people flow. How do we stand out? Hear it from our colleagues! ???? #WorldQualityDay #Quality #PeopleFlow #ShapingCities

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a flying elevator? ?? Well, almost. This one is not the glass elevator from a beloved children’s story, but it’s definitely on its way to bring joy to people – while securely attached to a crane. Take a look at how our prefab elevator gave an older building in Netherlands a stylish upgrade: https://kone.ws/3TGwl1b #PeopleFlow #elevators #innovation

From workmates to best mates. ?? KONE brought Luis and Riku together, and their friendship is testament to the genuine connections built in our community. The full video is now on our YouTube channel!: https://kone.ws/3MOnBlg #LifeAtKONE Luis Garcia Riku Lampinen

Talk about hack-tastic weekend! ???????? One of the biggest hacking events,?Junction Hackathon 2024 took place?in Helsinki, Finland, where eager participants?took on challenges, two of them organized by us. The first one: create a fun and user-friendly way to develop 3D models for older buildings that don’t yet have Building Information Models (BIM). Talk about revolutionizing maintenance! ?? The second challenge (in collaboration with Granlund) was to find easy-to-use solutions that let anyone collect data from different systems – no fancy tools needed. Out of 200 submissions, 43 teams jumped in to tackle our challenges! The first one was won by BIM & Tonic, while WHEREHOUSE took home the win for the second challenge. Awesome job, everyone! ?? Thank you to Junction, our colleagues, and our friends at Granlund for their hard work on this event and to all the clever hackers who took part in the challenges or stopped by at our booth! #LifeAtKONE #Junction2024 Terhi Markkanen Juha-Matti Kuusinen Diana Elena Andrei Jere Vuorenala Mathias Kron Michele Mozzo Titta Saarinen Kristiina Saaristo (She/Her) Nouri Mikko Werdi Shahram Heidari Matias Huhta Lauri Huhta Vesa Ranta-aho Eino Miettinen Edvin Ingman