Pedaforum 2026 – Kuopio, 2–3 June, 2026
Pedaforum 2026 brings together higher education professionals for two days of dialogue, collaboration, and inspiration in Kuopio.
Theme: Humanely Sustainable and Impactful Higher Education
Join the conversation on pedagogical well-being, ethics, accountability and innovation in teaching and learning.
Save the dates!
- Registration opens: week 12, 2026
Pedaforum 2026 – Higher Education Pedagogy
2–3 June, 2026 | Kuopio, Finland
Pedaforum is an annual forum on higher education pedagogy, bringing together experts, teachers, and developers from universities and universities of applied sciences.
The 2026 theme, “Humanely Sustainable and Impactful Higher Education,” invites critical reflection and dialogue on how pedagogical well-being, ethics, accountability, internationalisation, working life relevance, lifelong learning, educational technology, and pedagogical leadership shape the future of higher education.
The event will take place in the heart of Kuopio at Taidelukio Lumit, a dynamic venue designed for collaboration and exchange. A dedicated Networking Day on 1 June offers additional opportunities to connect and share ideas.
Important Dates
- Call for Papers: 8 January – 13 February, 2026
- Abstract Review: 16 February – 13 March, 2026
- Registration Opens: week 12, 2026
- Networking Day: 1 June, 2026
- Pedaforum Days: 2–3 June, 2026
Due to the large number of abstract submissions, the registration deadline has been postponed slightly from the original date (16 March, 2026). We aim to open registration during week 12.
Presentation formats:
- Oral presentations
- Posters
- Symposia
- Workshops
Further details about the program will be announced soon.
Pedaforum 2026 is organised by Savonia University of Applied Sciences and the University of Eastern Finland.
We warmly welcome you to Kuopio – mark the dates into your calendar today!
Looking forward to seeing you in Kuopio!
Contact information:
(event inquiries)
(abstract inquiries)