Pedaforum 2026 – Kuopio 

Pedaforum – Higher Education Pedagogy seminar brought together experts, teachers, and developers at the inspiring facilities of Lumit – Senior High School of Arts in Kuopio on June 2–3, 2026, to share insights and collaboratively build the future of higher education.

Pedaforum 2026 was jointly organised by Savonia University of Applied Sciences and the University of Eastern Finland. 

Encounters, dialogue and co-creation

Pedaforum is an annual forum on higher education pedagogy, bringing together experts, teachers, and developers from universities and universities of applied sciences. 

During Pedaforum 2026, a diverse programme was formed, consisting of keynote presentations and parallel sessions where research, development work and practical experiences were shared.

The 2026 theme, A Humanly Sustainable and Impactful Higher Education Institution, guided discussions toward topics such as pedagogical well-being, responsibility, pedagogical leadership and educational technology.

Read more about the atmosphere and highlights of Pedaforum 2026 in this article.

Thank You to Speakers and Participants

The organisers of Pedaforum 2026, the University of Eastern Finland and Savonia University of Applied Sciences, warmly thank all keynote speakers, presenters of oral sessions, workshops, symposia and poster sessions, as well as performers of music and dance perfomrances. Their expertise contributed to a rich and diverse program that created a strong foundation for interaction, insights and shared learning.

We also extend our sincere thanks to all participants who travelled to Kuopio from across Finland and abroad. We hope the event strengthened collaboration and provided new perspectives that will continue to support your work beyond the seminar.

In 2027, Pedaforum will head north, as the responsibility for organising the seminar passes to Lapland University of Applied Sciences and the University of Lapland.
We look forward to seeing you again in the development of higher education pedagogy!