Programme

The detailed programme of the UniverCities 2026 conference will be updated on the website later.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026

8.30-9.00 Registration

9.00-9.15 Welcome to UniverCities 2026
Organizing committee & vice rector of societal interaction Hanna Snellman

9.15-10.45 Session 1
Theme 1 Tackling Urban Challenges Together & Theme 2 Creating Impactful City–University Partnership Models

10.45-11.15 Coffee

11.15-12.45 Session 2
Theme 1 Tackling Urban Challenges Together Theme 3 Driving Innovation and Economic Development

12.45-14.00 Lunch

14.00-16.00 Helsinki Walks and sights

18.00-19.30 Panel Discussion
Panelists (to be confirmed): 

19.30-21.30 Standing Dinner at the Main Building of University of Helsinki

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

09.00-09.30 Coffee

09.30-11.00 Session 3
Theme 1 Tackling Urban Challenges Together & Theme 2 Creating Impactful City–University Partnership Models

11.00-12.00 Lunch

12.00-13.30 Session 4
Theme 1 Tackling Urban Challenges Together Theme 3 Driving Innovation and Economic Development

13.30-14.00 Wrap-up & coffee