27.–28.8.2026, Hotel Pier 4, Helsinki
Nordic Conference of Educational Publishers
The Finnish Publishers Association is honored to host the biannual Nordic Conference of Educational Publishers in 2026. We invite colleagues from all Nordic countries to discuss current topics related to education, teaching and learning materials.
The conference will take place on 27.–28.8.2026 at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki. Those arriving early will have the opportunity to join an informal get-together already on Wednesday evening.
Event information
The detailed programme and pricing is published, and conference registration is open.
Ticket cost is 480€ + VAT 25,5% if you register before 1.6.2026. Ticket includes event catering and dinner.
Late Bird ticket price 560€ + VAT 25,5% is valid till the end of registration 1.6.–15.7.2026.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at toimisto@kustantajat.fi.
Keynote speakers
Kirsti Lonka
Professor Kirsti Lonka, (Ph.D. in Psychology) is a renowned and highly cited scholar in the field of learning. She is currently authoring a book that explores learning and motivation in the era of artificial intelligence.
Frank Martela
Associate Professor Frank Martela, (Ph.D in Industrial engineering & Management and Ph.D in Practical Philosophy) is an internationally recognized, Finland’s leading expert on intrinsic motivation, well-being, meaningfulness, and the good life, with a clear vision of how to promote these both in workplaces and in society.
Antti Rammo
CEO and founder of Star Cloud OÜ, the developer of Opiq platform. Opiq is the most popular digital learning environment in Estonia that distributes the learning materials from most mainstream Estonian educational publishers. With Opiq, Antti and his team aim to push and explore the boundaries of educational publishing in the digital era.
Details
Date: 27.–28.8.2026
Venue: Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4, Katajanokanlaituri 4, 00160 Helsinki
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Programme
Nordic Conference of Educational Publishers 27.-28.8.2026 Helsinki
Wednesday 26.8.
19.00
Welcome drinks at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 rooftop terrace
Thursday 27.8.
10.00
Welcome
- Opening words
10.30
Keynote: Learning and Motivation in the Era of AI, Kirsti Lonka
- Discussion
12.00
Lunch
13.00
Market insights and current issues
- The relevance of EU policies for educational publishers and the role of FEP; Advocacy and market data, Enrico Turrin, Federation of European Publishers
- Market Insights, Trends and Policies in each Nordic country (15 min per country)
15.00
Coffee
15.30
Keynote: Case Estonia: ChatGPT in schools and the role of publishers, Spotify model in learning material and reasons for PISA success, Antti Rammo
- Discussion
17.00
End of the conference day
18.30
Dinner at restaurant Särkänlinna
- Meeting at 18.30 at the ferry terminal (Ullanlinnanlaituri, next to Café Ursula, Ehrenströmintie 3)
- Transfer to dinner, restaurant Särkänlinna
- Evening entertainment: Each country delegation prepares a short show
Friday 28.8.
9.30
Keynote: What makes life meaningful? The four sources of meaning in life, Frank Martela
- Discussion
10.30
Decline in literacy
- Introduction by Emmi Jäkkö, The Finnish Reading Centre
- Panel discussion
11.30
Lunch
13.00
Discussion: What is shaping the future of educational publishers? The role of technology, values, and pedagogy
- Wrap up of the days
14.00
Coffee and farewells
(Optional cultural program in the afternoon, TBC)
Accommodation
Each guest is responsible for their own accommodation arrangements and costs. You may book a hotel room for 26.–28.8. from the event's hotel room allotment from Sokos Hotel Pier 4.
Please book your hotel room from the allotment by 15th July 2026.
Book your room from the allotment by using the allotment code BLEARNING26:
Online: www.sokoshotels.fi
By email: sokos.hotels@sok.fi
By phone: Sokos Hotels Sales Service +358 300 870 000 / individual room reservations
Accepted payment methods are cash, debit, and credit card. Room reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card at the time of booking or paid in advance. Please note that, for data protection reasons, credit card details must not be sent by email.
Rooms
- Solo Up single room 185 €/ room / night
- Solo Up double room 205 € / room / night
- Solo single room 165 € / room / night
- Solo double room 185 € / room / night
- Solo Supreme single room 215 € / room / night
- Solo Supreme double room 235 € / room / night
- Additionally a limited amount of Solo Up rooms for 28.–30.8.2026
More information: www.sokoshotels.fi
Cancellation policy
The latest free cancellation date for an individual reservation made from the allotment is 7 days before arrival.