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WELCOME
We welcome you to join colleagues from across the Nordic region for NNPS 2026 meeting. Our program contains two days of scientific exchange and collegial inspiration in the serene coastal city of Turku.
Also NNPS Training Course will be organised in Turku, before the NNPS meeting, August 25-26, with the theme “The brain on fire” – pediatric neuroinflammation and immunology.
Warm welcome to NNPS 2026 in Turku!
Kind regards,
On behalf of the NNPS 2026 Turku organizing committee and the Nordic NeuroPediatric Society,
Tuire Lähdesmäki | Chair, NNPS | Chief Pediatric Neurologist | Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Turku University Hospital
EXHIBITION
If you are interested in an exhibition space and becoming a sponsor at NNPS2026, contact professional congress office Talo Events (slny@taloevents.fi).
PROGRAM
Get-together will be organized on Aug 26th, more details will follow.
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Social program will be arranged (prior to the dinner) on the island of Kakskerta, next to our congress venue. Be ready to play outside and visit sauna and the see. More details will follow during the spring.
TEACHING COURSE
25.-26.8.2026
Theme: “The brain on fire” – pediatric neuroinflammation and immunology
Venue: Turku University Medical School & Turku University Hospital
Target group: pediatric nourology resident doctors from Nordic countries (primarily), young specialists (secondary).
Registration: you can register to the course in the same registration form as for the NNPS meeting
Accommodation: Local organizer has agreed special room quotas for 26.-27.8.2026 at Sokos Hotel Seurahuone. See accommodation section for more details.
The first 25 participants will be accepted and the residents will be prioritized over specialist doctors. The organizer will contact those who have been selected to the course by May 31st.
Teaching Course dinner and Get-together will be organized on Aug 25th, cost 50 €, the course itself is free of charge.
ABSTRACTS
We welcome you to send scientific abstracts to the meeting. The deadline is May 31st.
Word count 200 words. Abstracts shall be sent to mikare@utu.fi
The approvals and the poster instructions will be informed by June 15th.
Please see further details for the travel grants for poster presenters at NNPS webpages.
REGISTRATION
FEES
Registration is open until August 9th.
Registration link is for Medical specialists / Consultants and Specialty registrars / Residents only.
Separate registration link is sent to speakers, organazing committee and exhibitors.
Registration fee includes:
- Access to the sessions and the exhibition
- Coffee breaks and lunches (according to the program)
- Get-together (Aug 26th)
- Social program
- Bus transportation from the city center hotel to the venue (and back) at specific times
Dinner ticket is 40 € for the medical specialists and specialist registrars. The accompanying person fee for the dinner is 90 €.
At the end of the registration form, you will be given three alternatives for the payment:
- Credit card
- PDF invoice (=bank transfer)
- E-invoice (Finnish organizations only, invoicing fee 15 € will be added)
If you wish to pay for the dinner separately, please submit the registration form first without selecting the dinner option. After receiving a confirmation email, you may add the dinner and provide payment details via the “Edit your information” link in the confirmation email. Dinner is not then included in the participation fee / invoice, but there will be a separate invoice / credit card payment option for that.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
All cancellations and changes must be made in writing (email) to Talo Events Congress Office slny@taloevents.fi. Cancellation is not confirmed until you receive an e-mail confirming the cancellation.
If a cancellation of registration is received by 5.7.2026, a service fee of 50 € will be charged. No refunds can be made for cancellations received after 5.7.2026.
Please note that no-show does not constitute cancellation. In case of no-show, the registration fee will not be refunded / payment will be charged.
CONTACTS
Registration, exhibition and practical information
email: slny@taloevents.fi
tel: +358 3 233 0400 (Mon-Fri 9-15 UTC+3)
ACCOMMODATION
Please note, that accommodation is not included in the registration fee, and all the reservations need to be done directly to the hotel (no rooms have been booked).
Local organizer has agreed special room quotas both at the meeting venue, and at Turku city centre hotels for 27.-28.8.2026.
Harjattula Manor (the venue - Address: Harjattulantie 80, Turku)
FULLY BOOKED AT THE MOMENT you can ask for cancellations
Due to the limited amount of rooms available at the venue, please prefer sharing the double room.
118 € / single room / night
150 € / double room / night
FULLY BOOKED AT THE MOMENT you can ask for cancellations
Reservations: vastaanotto@harjattula.fi, please quote the allotment code NNPS when making the booking.
Special rates are available until July 27th.
Kindly note that due to security reasons credit card details should not be sent via email.
Cancellations: An individual reservation from the allotment can be cancelled free of charge until 18:00 the day prior to the arrival.
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel (Address: Linnankatu 32, Turku city center)
125 € / Standard single room / night
145 € / Standard double room / night
130 € / River view single room / night
150 € / River view double room / night
Reservations online at www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/ (promotional code PLNY).
Or by contacting Radisson Hotels Sales Services +358 300 870 010 / reservations.finland@radissonblu.com (mon-fri 8:30-16:30). Please quote the allotment code PLNY when making the booking.
Sokos Hotel Seurahuone (Address: Humalistonkatu 2, Turku city center)
148 € / Solo single room / night
168 € / Solo double room / night
Reservations online at www.sokoshotels.fi/en (promotional code BNNPS).
Or by contacting Sokos Hotels Sales Service Centre +358 300 870 000 / sokos.hotels@sok.fi (mon-fri 8:30-16:30). Please quote the allotment code BNNPS when making the booking.
Please notice that there is a limited amount of rooms available with the special rates. Both Marina and Seurahuone special rates are available until August 13th, at 16:30 (UTC+3). (50 % of the unreserved rooms will be released from the quota for sale on July 28th.)
All reservations are to be guaranteed by credit card or paid upon booking. Kindly note that due to security reasons credit card details should not be sent via email.
Cancellations: An individual reservation from the allotment can be cancelled free of charge 4 days prior to the arrival.
TRAVEL
MEETING VENUE
NNPS Meeting 2026 will take place in Harjattula Manor (Harjattulan Kartano), a historic manor estate located on the island of Kakskerta in Turku, about 30 minutes from the Turku city centre.
The history of the Harjattula area dates back to the 14th century, and the estate began to take its present form in 1918. The beautifully restored estate buildings provide a congress venue with a traditional manor atmosphere and peaceful archipelago surroundings.
Bus line 25, operated by the local public transport provider Föli, runs between Turku city centre and Harjattula Manor (terminus) approximately once every hour during the day. The timetables and current prices are available here: https://www.foli.fi/en (-> Destination Harjattulan kartano, Harjattula at bus window info).
Harjattula Manor (webpages only in Finnish)
Meeting bus transportation from the city center hotels to the venue (and back) at specific times will be organized: Thu & Fri mornings, Thu evening after the dinner, and Fri afternoon after the meeting. More information will be added closer to the event.
HOST CITY TURKU
Turku is located on Finland’s southwest coast, about 170 km from Helsinki. Founded in the 13th century and first mentioned in 1229, it is the oldest city in Finland and served as the country’s former capital. Today, Turku is a vibrant centre of culture, science and innovation, with a historic atmosphere, a lively university community and an active cultural scene. With a population of around 206,000 residents (over 300,000 in the wider Turku region), it is the sixth largest city in Finland.
Situated along the scenic Aura River and close to the beautiful Archipelago Sea, Turku offers visitors a unique combination of Nordic nature, maritime heritage and urban charm. Whether you have a few free hours after a meeting day or plan to stay longer, there is plenty to explore in the city and its surroundings.
As Finland’s oldest city, Turku is a home to historical sites such as Turku Castle, a medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century, and Turku Cathedral, one of the country’s most important landmarks. The Aura River runs through the heart of the city and is often described as Turku’s “living room”. The riverside is popular place to walk, with cafés, restaurants, museums and historic ships along the banks. For a dose of culture, Turku offers several museums and galleries showcasing art, history and maritime heritage. Just outside the city lies the beautiful Turku Archipelago (Saaristo), one of the largest island archipelagos in the world. Its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage can be easily explored by bicycle, bus or car, with short ferry crossings connecting the islands.
Discover more things to see and do in Turku at Visit Turku’s website: https://en.visitturku.fi/
ARRIVING TO TURKU
Turku has an international airport with direct flights to several European destinations, including Stockholm, Copenhagen, Vilnius and Riga.
The airport is located only 8 km from the city centre and is easily accessible by bus line 1, which operates approximately every 10-20 minutes during the daytime. Bus timetables, journey planner and current prices are available on the Föli website: https://www.foli.fi/en
A taxi ride from Turku airport to Turku city centre takes about 20 minutes and to the meeting venue about 45 minutes. All taxis accept credit and debit cards.
If you fly to Helsinki, there are convenient connection from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku.
Direct buses operate from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku with a travel time of approximately 2-2,5 hours. Departures are available every few hours during the day. Bus timetables and tickets are available at: https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en
Another option is to travel by train. You can take a train from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku with a transfer in Helsinki city centre or Pasila. Train timetables and tickets are available at: https://www.vr.fi/en
Turku can also be reached by sea. There are several daily ferry connections from Sweden and the Åland Islands. Timetables and tickets are available on the ferry operators’ websites:
SPONSORS
We want to thank all the sponsors for participating and making the NNPS meeting possible!
SPONSOR LOGOS WILL BE SHOWN HERE
If you are interested in an exhibition space and becoming a sponsor, contact professional congress office Talo Events (slny@taloevents.fi).
CONTACTS
Registration, exhibition and practical information
email: slny@taloevents.fi
tel: +358 3 233 0400 (Mon-Fri 9-15 UTC+3)
