Programme

This is a preliminary programme of the conference. The detailed programme with presenters will be updated on the website later on.

For oral presentations each session is 1.5 hours and has three presenters (20 min presentation and 5 min for questions; 15 min for joint discussion and transitions).

For poster presentations each presenter has 5 minutes (3 minutes for flash presentation and 2 minutes for transition to next speaker).

Royal Society of Chemistry, local section Finland, is supporting two poster prizes for Dyes in History and Archaeology (DHA45). The scientific committee will evaluate the posters on the spot and prizes will be awarded in the closing session of the conference.
Tuesday, 27th October 2026
10.00-14.00 Pre-conference excursion to the Finnish Heritage Agency’s and National Museums's Collections and Conservation Centre

 (Kanervikkotie 4, 01380 Vantaa). Fee EUR 35, includes private bus transport (40 minutes per direction) and light lunch. 32 seats available.

Excursion starts from the Centre of Helsinki, from bus stop in front of the Kiasma Museum (Mannerheiminaukio 1) at 10 o'clock sharp. We will return to Kiasma at 14 o'clock.

At the Centre we will be introduced to the collection storage and conservation spaces. Dyes and dyed treasures from the collections will be in the focus of the tour. Keep in mind, that Collection Centre is huge and tour requires somewhat walking.

15.00-20.00 Registration 

University Main Building, ground floor lobby (Fabianinkatu 33)

17.00-20.00 University of Helsinki Reception

Main building, Agora Hall, ground floor (Fabianinkatu 33)
University of Helsinki wants to welcome us all to mingle with free fingerfood and drinks. Come to pick up your conference badge from the registration and make your first new friends, or catch up with the old ones.
Registration required, free of charge.

Wednesday, 28th October 2026
9.30-17.30 Registration 
10.00-17.30 Scientific Programme
18.00-20.30 Helsinki City Hall Reception

(Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13), two minutes walk from the University Main Building.

Helsinki City and Major of Helsinki welcomes us on their behalf to enjoy free
fingerfood and drinks at the beautiful City Hall.
Registration required, free of charge.

Thursday, 29th October 2026
9.30-17.30 Registration 
10.00-17.00 Scientific Programme
19.00-21.30 Conference Dinner

Restaurant Sipuli, (Kanavaranta 7); 8 minutes walk from the Main Building.

Registration required. Cost 82 € includes a starter, main course, and dessert along with one glass of wine or other drink, and water.

Friday, 30 October 2026
9.30-18.00 Registration 
10.00-17.45 Scientific programme
Saturday, 31st October 2026
10.00-12.00 Post-conference excursion to Metropolia University of Applied Science, Conservation Sciences.

Hämeentie 135 D, public transportation from the Helsinki City Centre, travel time around 25 minutes.

Metropolia is the only place in Finland where conservators are educated. We will tour around the facilities and discuss about conservation and conservation treatments of dyed textiles and painted artefacts.

Registration required, free of charge (20 seats available).