Welcome to Education Finland Forum Stockholm!

To kick off the SETT 2026 week in Stockholm, join us for an inspiring afternoon of idea‑sharing, learning, and networking with Finnish education experts at the Finnish Embassy. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or simply passionate about learning, this event is an excellent opportunity to connect with Finnish expertise and gain new perspectives to support learners in a rapidly changing world.

Date: 13.4.2026

Time: 14:00-18:00 (registration opens 13:30)

Venue: Bankettsalen, Finnish Embassy in Stockholm, Gärdesgatan 9-11, 11527 Stockholm

Event programme

13:30-14:00 Registration & coffee

14:00-14:10 Opening words

14:10-14:50 Early Conditions for Learning and Wellbeing

Ann-Katrine Risberg, Pia Vataja & Nea Kronberg, Niilo Mäki Institutet

Christina Nurmi, Gymi Education

Den finländska modellen: Tidiga insatser, evidensbaserad kartläggning, kontinuerlig fortbildning. Kom och ta del av vad Niilo Mäki Institutet i Finland erbjuder för att garantera barns och elevers tidiga välmående och goda förutsättningar för inlärning.  

Gymi Education explores the crucial role of balance skills in children’s development and their strong connection to learning. The presentation highlights how physical movement—especially activities that develop balance and coordination—supports brain development, concentration, and academic readiness but also confidence and happiness. By focusing on methods that spark joy and engagement in children, better learning happens naturally.  

14:50-15:30 Digital Literacy from Daycare to Day-to-Day Work: Why It Matters and How to Ensure It

Iida-Maria Peltomaa, Arctic Education

Laura Bruun & Venla Hakunti, MinnaLearn

AI Literacy is like getting your driver's licence. You can drive a car without one, but it is very risky. The same goes for AI tools.

Join MinnaLearn's talk where we cut through the AI hype. We'll explore what AI literacy means, why AI behaves so strangely, how to use it effectively and ethically, and how to evaluate its output. We will also discuss the best ways to become AI literate. 

15:30-15:50 Break & Coffee 

16:00-16:40 Worklife-Oriented Learning as a Gateway to Future Skills: The Finnish Approach

Heidi Lempinen, Omnia Education Partnerships

Anina Luoma & Rasmus Borg, 3DBear

Nearly half of Finnish young people choose vocational education after comprehensive school. Not as a backup plan, but as a deliberate path to employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Join Omnia Education Partnerships and 3DBear to find out what makes Finnish vocational education work and how simulation-based learning bridges the gap between classroom and working life.

16:40-16:50 Ending words

16:50-18:00 Cocktail & Networking

About the organiser

Education Finland programme is a hub of Finnish education excellence, promoting cooperation between best Finnish education providers and international partners and networks. Our members cover all levels of education starting from early childhood education and care up to higher education, as well as corporate training and liberal education. 

The programme is coordinated by Finnish National Agency for Education and funded by Finnish ministry for Education and Culture. We also work closely with Finnish ministries, embassies, and Business Finland.

This event is organised in cooperation with the following companies who will be present at the event: 

3DBear
Arctic Education
Gymi
MinnaLearn
Niilo Mäki Institute
Omnia Education Partnerships

Photo by: Björn Olin / stockholmmediabank.com