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Program

Registration and fees
Printable program (to be published)

The theme of Pedaforum 2026 is “Humanely Sustainable and Impactful Higher Education.” On this page, you will find the program, schedule, partners and presentation materials shared by speakers.

  • 1 June, 2026 Networking meetings 
  • 2 June, 2026 Event opening, Keynote 1 & 2, Parallel Session 1 & 2, evening event 
  • 3 June, 2026 Keynote 3, Parallel Session 3 & 4, closing remarks and handover ceremony 

Daily program schedule

Monday, 1 June – Networking Meetings
  • 13:00-16:00
  • Higher education networks may reserve classrooms for on‑site meetings. Each room is equipped with USB‑C projection facilities and can accommodate approximately 15–40 participants.
  • Venue: Taidelukio Lumit, Koljonniemenkatu 48–50
  • Further instructions & registration: See Registration (link). 
Tuesday, 2 June – Main Program
  • 08:30 Registration opens, morning coffee/tea and Karelian pasty available
  • 09:15–10:00 Opening remarks and performance
  • 10:00–10:45 Keynote 1: Siamäk Naghian, Genelec
  • 10:45–12:15 Lunch
  • 12:15–13:00 Keynote 2: Jonna Korhonen, The Ministry of Education and Culture
  • 13:00–13:15 Break
  • 13:15–14:45 Session 1
  • 14:45–15:15 Break, coffee/tea and pastry
  • 15:15–16:45 Session 2

Evening Reception | 2 June, 18:45–23:00

Tuesday, 2 June – Evening Reception

Time: 18:45–23:00 (doors open at 18:45, welcome at 19:00)

Program:

  • 19:00–19:15 Welcoming words
  • 19:15–19:30 University Pedagogy -magazine awards ceremony
  • 19:30–21:00 Dinner
  • 21:00–21:45 Savonmaa! – musical performance Savonian evergreens as jazz arrangements! Savonmaa! is a fantastic jazz band from Kuopio that has breathed new life into well-known Savonian and Savonian-inspired compositions. The songs have been boldly reimagined, yet with respect for the originals. The band: Sanna Rosberg, vocals / Pekka Toivanen, saxophone / Kari Kalliokoski, guitar / Elina Lehikoinen, piano / Lemmy Lehikoinen, base / Tomi Kämäräinen, drums
  • 21:45–23:00 DJ

Venue: Albatrossi – Makasiiniravintola, Makasiinikatu 1, Kuopio
Arrival: Located at Kuopio harbour, directly in front of the large breakwater. The venue has an accessible entrance.

Menu

  • Green salad, dressing, olive oil
  • Separate items: grapes, watermelon cubes, feta-style cheese cubes, olives
  • Potato salad
  • Hot-smoked salmon (served cold), roast beef (served cold), cold remoulade sauce for fish and meat
  • Bread, herb cream cheese
  • Dessert: coffee, tea and mango sheet‑cake slices
  • Additional suitable options will be provided for vegetarians and vegans.

The evening reception includes two wine servings with drink tokens.

Admission: Included in the two‑day registration fee. Please bring your event pass, as it is required for entry.


No separate tickets available.


Dress code: Smart casual.

Wednesday, 3 June – Main Program
  • 08:30–09:00 Morning coffee/tea and fruits
  • 09:00–09:45 Keynote 3: Martin Weller, Institute of Education Technology (via stream-connection)
  • 09:45–10:00 Break
  • 10:00–11:30 Parallel Session 3
  • 11:30–13:00 Lunch
  • 13:00–14:30 Parallel Session 4
  • 14:30–14:45 Break
  • 14:45–15:15 Closing words and handover ceremony
  • 15:15–15:45 Departure coffee/tea and pastry

Keynote-speakers

Check out the keynote speakers below.

Keynote 1: Siamäk Naghian

CEO, Genelec

Keynote 2: Jonna Korhonen

Director, Division for Higher Education Policy, The Ministry of Education and Culture

Keynote 3: Martin Weller

Professor emeritus, Institute of Education Technology

Partners

City of Kuopio

Presentation Materials

Presenters may upload their materials voluntarily for participants to access. Uploads will be made via Savonia’s OneDrive folder – link will open in May. The folder and all uploaded files will be removed on 30 August 2026.