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The European Conference on Educational Research ECER is the largest educational research conference in Europe. The next ECER, to be held in Tampere in August 2026, is turning out to be the most well-attended conference in its history.

Academy Research Fellow Erkka Frankberg from Tampere University, a specialist in materials science, has been appointed as Tampere Congress Ambassador. The appointment was made by the Tampere Convention Bureau (TCB).

Join us at IBTM World to discover why Finland is the perfect destination for your next business event.

Your next event in the happiest country of the world? Join us at the Finland stand at IMEX to discover how Finland can make your next event both memorable and sustainable.

Discover a selection of the many association meetings and congresses confirmed to be held in Finland in 2025.

Seeking inspiration for your next event? Look no further! Join us at IBTM World in Barcelona and discover the unique Finnish experience.

Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 boasts 164 guest rooms, a grand ballroom and two smaller meeting rooms for meetings and events in the stunning backdrop of Helsinki's central Katajanokka district.

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport and Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport form the biggest hotel complex in Finland.

Planning your next business event? Meet us at The Meetings Show and explore Helsinki, Espoo, Turku and Oulu – Finland's top event destinations.

Finland has a promising lineup of association meetings and congresses confirmed for 2024 - and we have listed some of them for you here.

Finland is a unique and sustainable destination for business events, with a range of venues, hotels, and service providers available to serve a wide variety of events.

Finland is the second most popular Nordic country for hosting international congresses, according to the annual meetings statistics report published by the Union of International Associations in June 2023.

Come and meet us at IMEX and learn what Finland can offer to your next event!

The Hotel Maria is a new arrival on the Finnish hotel scene, offering a new alternative and service experience for guests who appreciate Nordic hospitality and a refined luxury hotel experience.

Discover what Finland can offer to your next event!

Finland offers a variety of special venues for business events. We’ve listed some industrial and historic venues that stand out from the crowd and make your event unforgettable.

Finland Convention Bureau is exhibiting at The Meetings Show at ExCeL London on June 29-30, 2022. Visit our stand B31 and explore what Finland has to offer to your next business event.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Tampere's new hotel and multipurpose event venue.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on the Tampere congress ambassadors.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Finland's first place ranking on the UN's sustainable development comparison.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest information on the opening of the Scandic Grand Central Hotel.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Messukeskus Helsinki winning its bid for the No-Dig 2022 conference.

Find out what's happening in Finland. View this list of the Finland Convention Bureau's November webinars and virtual events.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Messukeskus Helsinki's newly published responsibility report.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on prizes awarded to the EAACI 2017's congress organisers.

What makes a congress trip truly memorable? What do international delegates love most about Finland? Our annual delegate survey shows that in Finland, it is often the moments outside the congress venue that make the strongest impression.

Explore an overview of the many association meetings and congresses confirmed to take place in Finland in 2026.

Finland ranks 15th in the UIA meeting statistics report 2024 and is the most popular congress country in the Nordics.

Finland boasts a long and impressive list of international associations that have chosen it as their conference destination. This makes Finland the leading congress country in the Nordics and places it among the top 20 globally.

This article explores the culinary landscape of Helsinki, offering a guide to restaurants suitable for corporate groups.

The annual European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) will be held in Tampere in August 2026. The event will gather some 2,500 international researchers and experts to discuss education during a time of multi-crisis.

The international Fab Lab conference will take place in Oulu in August 2027. The City of Oulu will act as the responsible organiser and the University of Oulu as a partner.

Located in a historic property in the heart of Helsinki, the new NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern hospitality.

Come and meet us at IMEX Frankfurt in May and hear what Finland can offer to your next event.

The annual IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) will be held in Tampere in September 2026. The event will bring to Tampere more than a thousand international experts from academia and industry.

MCE North & West Europe brings together top destinations and event suppliers, offering international event planners the opportunity to meet new business partners. The event offers an ideal mix of meetings, keynotes & networking.

When you’re looking for a venue that has that special Finnish touch, a venue with a sauna is your choice.

Espoo has a new congress ambassador after a two-year break: Professor Rebecca Piekkari from the Aalto University School of Business was selected as the Espoo Ambassador 2022.

When you’re looking for a venue that has a special atmosphere, Finland is sure to have a venue that suits your event’s needs. We’ve listed some venues with outdoor experiences and natural attractions nearby – and some surrounded by the sea.

Finland is the most popular Nordic country for international congresses, according to the Union of International Associations UIA. Finland ranks number 15, and the Finnish capital Helsinki takes the 13th spot in the city ranking in 2021.

We will be exhibiting at IMEX in Frankfurt. Visit our stand F250 and update your information on Finland as a destination for business events.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on the Finnish congress' Heroes campaign.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on the reopening of Scandic Hamburger Börs in Turku.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Oulu being selected as a 2026 European capital for culture.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on virtual site visits in the capital city of Helsinki.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on sauna culture's addition to the UNESCO World Heritage list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Messukeskus Helsinki's Sustainable Travel Finland label.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on international attendees at a winter cycling event in Joensuu.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Lapland Safaris introducing electric snowmobiles in the 2020-2021 season.

Host your next event in the world’s happiest country. Meet us at IMEX in May and explore how Finland can turn your next event into a truly memorable and sustainable experience.

Professor Jaan Praks from Aalto University has been chosen as Espoo's new congress ambassador. Praks works at the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology, leading the Aalto small satellite and microwave remote sensing research group.

The City of Tampere’s congress ambassadors are professors and researchers who have played a key role in summoning and organising congresses in Tampere. Professor Nelli Piattoeva, a professor of sociology of education at Tampere University was named as a new congress ambassador in 2025.

Finlandia Hall, the iconic Alvar Aalto masterpiece, reopens its doors after an extensive renovation.

Professor of Applied Physics Risto Ilmoniemi from Aalto University, is awarded as Espoo Ambassador 2024. This recognition highlights Professor Ilmoniemi's significant contributions to bringing and organising international scientific congresses and summer schools in Finland, Espoo, and abroad.

The 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2025) will take place in Espoo, Finland in September 2025.

Finland ranks 16th in the UIA comparison of congress countries 2023 and is the most popular congress country in the Nordics.

Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program helps event planners make their events more sustainable. Venues and suppliers with the STF label have proven they're serious about sustainability. This label means they've been checked thoroughly to make sure they follow sustainable practices.

For the 7th time in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the annual World Happiness Report 2024.

Espoo has a new congress ambassador, professor of engineering physics Peter Lund from Aalto University, who was chosen as the Espoo Ambassador 2023. The award recognises Lund's significant contribution to inviting and organising international scientific congresses in Finland, Espoo, and abroad.

When you need a special venue for a big dinner or reception in Finland, take a look at this list.

For the 6th year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the annual World Happiness Report.

Professor Jari Nurmi from the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University has been named the new Tampere Congress Ambassador.

Finland Convention Bureau tells inspiring stories of their local congress heroes and shows how congresses can have a positive impact on society.

Discover our list of cultural & art venues and architectural gems in Finland that will make your event unforgettable.

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the Finnish Nurses Association (FNA) will co-host the 2025 ICN Congress in Helsinki, Finland.

Read about Hotel Ilves’ renovation project, and how its rooms and facilities have been completely renovated and modernised.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on a leading international psychology conference that's coming to Turku in 2023.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Helsinki's plans to host the Icom-CC Metals Working Group meeting in 2022.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on Nuf2022 Congress, an event that brought leading urologists and urological nurses to Helsinki.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on the announcement of Tampere as Connect's 2022 host city.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on new and newly renovated hotels in Turku.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on why Finland is the most popular congress country in the Nordics.

Find out what's happening in Finland. Here's the latest news on an upcoming event for light microscopy experts in Turku in 2021.