Events
Catch Emmi on the road.
If you’d like to host a book stop near you, email bookings here.
mcbw - Munich Creative Business Week
Munich, Germany
Mon 4. May 2026
I’m beyond excited to be speaking at Munich Creative Business Week, Germany’s biggest design event.
Creativity starts with self-belief – in yourself, in others, and in the process. I feel our creative spark is at its shiniest when we’re doing something we don’t have to do: having fun, experimenting, trying something new. The trick is building those micro-passions into your everyday, to re-energise yourself.
Join me on Monday 4th May as we open a week of events around this year’s theme, Playground of Possibilities.
Women in Art Fair
London, UK
Sat 9. May 2026
Explore everyday with inspiration and wonder - 1 hour workshop with Emmi Salonen.
When wonder fades, the world can feel flat — every day a repeat of the last. In this playful, uplifting session, Emmi Salonen will help you rediscover your sense of curiosity and reignite your creative spark.
In this session you’ll explore what lights you up, identify the “wonder drains” dulling your spark, and design a personal wonder ritual to carry into your week. You’ll leave with tools to: spot where wonder already exists in your everyday life and sustain creative energy through Emmi’s Creative Ecosystem model.
Vault49
New York City, USA
Wed 13. May 2026
In-house talk
What sustains creativity in a world that never stops? In this talk, designer and creative wellbeing advocate Emmi Salonen shares insights from her new book, The Creative Wellbeing Handbook , including reflections from Jonathan Kenyon, co-founder of Vault49, on keeping joy and making at the heart of creative practice.
Based on Emmi’s Creative Ecosystem framework, the session explores practical ways to recharge, stay inspired, and avoid burnout. Through five core inputs — connection, movement, pause, wonder and joy — it offers grounded tools and fresh perspectives to help creatives protect their energy and keep making with intention.
Cupertino
San Francisco, USA
Wed 20. May 2026
In-house talk
How do you sustain creativity in environments that move fast, shape culture, and expect excellence? In this talk, designer and creative wellbeing advocate Emmi Salonen shares insights from The Creative Wellbeing Handbook, with practical tools for protecting creative energy, avoiding depletion, and building conditions where strong ideas can keep emerging.
Drawing on Emmi’s Creative Ecosystem framework, the session explores how connection, movement, pause, wonder and joy can support sharper thinking, renewed perspective, and more sustainable creative performance. The result is a grounded and thoughtful talk for teams working at the intersection of creativity, technology, and high expectations.
University of Washington
Seattle, USA
Thu 21. May 2026
What helps you stay creative when you are still figuring things out? In this talk, designer and creative wellbeing advocate Emmi Salonen shares insights from The Creative Wellbeing Handbook, offering practical tools to help students protect their energy, build confidence, and develop a more sustainable relationship with creativity.
Drawing on Emmi’s Creative Ecosystem framework, the session explores how connection, movement, pause, wonder and joy can support clearer thinking, fresh ideas, and creative wellbeing through the ups and downs of study. The result is a warm, practical talk for students who want to do meaningful work without losing themselves in the process.
RGD DesignThinkers
Vancouver, Canada
26-27 May 2026
The theme for DesignThinkers 2026 is "Out of Office." Stepping away from your desk allows for creative freedom. When we’re free to roam, we discover and document visuals with no agenda.
There is a creative liberation that comes from being ‘offline’. A celebration of the wild, the unexpected and the thinkers who don’t fit the mould.
Grafia Wellbeing Day
Helsinki, Finland
10 June 2026
Join us for a wellbeing afternoon at Allas Pool! Recharge with fresh perspectives on creative resilience, take a breath by the water, and connect with fellow Grafia members.
Take a moment to focus on your personal wellbeing with Emmi Salonen. She will host a talk and workshop inspired by her new book, The Creative Wellbeing Handbook. Emmi developed The Creative Ecosystem Model to help fellow creatives reconnect with purpose and reduce stress and burnout. The talk and workshop will be held in English, but questions are welcome in Finnish.
