Major congresses coming to Finland in 2026

3.2.2026 

Finland's reputation as a prime destination for international congresses is well-established: Finland regularly ranks among the world’s top 20 congress destinations, and it currently holds the number‑one spot in the Nordics according to the latest UIA annual meetings statistics report. 

Known for its beautiful nature, modern facilities, and friendly service, Finland provides an excellent environment for successful meetings and events. The country’s strong focus on innovation and sustainability also appeals to associations that want to create a positive impact. 

The 2026 congress calendar includes a wide range of events. In this article, you can explore a selected list of upcoming meetings and congresses.

8th Winter Satellite Workshop
20.-23.1.2026 Espoo 
600 delegates
The Winter Satellite Workshop is the leading New Space event. The workshop unites space technology experts, scientists, and students to explore emerging topics in the rapidly evolving space sector. 

ECSA2026 Conference of the European Citizen Science Association 
2.-7.3.2026 Oulu
500 delegates
The conference theme, "Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery", will delve into the diverse landscape of citizen science across regions, from bustling urban centres to the remote corners of the North and South. 

2026 Winter Meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ESCRS 
6.-8.3.2026 Helsinki 
1300 delegates
The congress is hosted in collaboration with the Finnish Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (FSCRS) and promises to be a dynamic, face-to-face gathering that brings together ophthalmologists, researchers, and industry leaders for a uniquely interactive and engaging experience.

35th Annual IPSERA Conference 
19.-22.4.2026 Espoo 
400 delegates 
IPSERA (International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association) acts as a reference platform for academics and practitioners to exchange ideas, stimulate discussions and reflect on concepts, theories and educational forms and methods in an open and friendly atmosphere.

Meeting of the Scandinavian Neurosurgical Society SNS
11.-13.5.2026 Tampere 
300 delegates
The 70th biannual conference of the Scandinavian Neurosurgical Society presents the advances in neurosurgical education, technology, and practice that will shape the future of the profession. In addition to the lectures and conference program presenting new concepts and innovations, the 2026 SNS meeting will offer the possibility of trying and learning those concepts in practice through hands-on training workshops.

NORDIC VOICES Choir Festival
14.-18.5.2026 Lahti 
900 participants 
The NORDIC VOICES Choir Festival offers a warm and inspiring experience for all – whether participating in competitions, Friendship Concerts or educational events. 

2026 AOC Europe Symposium & Convention
19.-21.5.2026 Helsinki 
1000 delegates 
AOC Europe provides a unique opportunity to connect directly with military, industrial and academic leaders in electromagnetic warfare operations, technologies and equipment.

ECAPD 2026 European Conference on Applications of Polar Dielectrics
7.-10.6.2026 Oulu 
500 delegates 
The theme of ECAPD 2026 is "Next-generation polar dielectricians". The congress will stress the importance of work carried out by next-generation scientists who are currently in their early career stages.

IFME2026 World Congress on Municipal Engineering
9.-11.6.2026 Helsinki 
500 delegates 
The International Federation of Municipal Engineering World Congress is a prestigious global event that brings together municipal engineers, public works professionals, and infrastructure experts to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and discuss innovations in urban and municipal engineering. 

EASS & ISSA 2026 European Association for Sociology of Sport & International Sociology of Sport Association
15.-18.6.2026 Jyväskylä 
300 delegates 
This international sport sociology conference emphasizes the diverse realities, functions and meanings of sport, exercise and physical activity in society. Special focus is given to the responses and responsibilities of sport organisations and independently experienced forms of physical activities.

17th EAOHP Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology
15.-18.6.2026 Helsinki
500 delegates 
The theme for the 2026 conference is "Mental health at work: From research to policy and practice". The programme will include oral and poster presentations as well as a number of invited and special symposia in line with the multidisciplinary conference theme. 

Plenary Meeting of IETM, International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts
15.-18.6.2026 Oulu 
400 delegates 
Inspired by Oulu 2026’s theme of Cultural Climate Change - which celebrates culture as a force for renewal - the conference will focus on the practical realities of what our cultural ecosystem needs to make that change real: how we create, collaborate and sustain our work.

IFToMM International Conference on Rotordynamics 
22.-26.6.2026 Lahti 
300 delegates 
IFToMM is a world-based scientific community devoted to the solution of challenges for future smart mechanical devices.

42nd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry ISE
23.-26.6.2026 Espoo 
400 delegates 
The event aims to spark intensive discussions regarding both fundamental and applied aspects of electrochemically active materials and systems, covering batteries (e.g., lithium, sodium, and flow batteries), electrolysers, and other electrochemical energy technologies.

ISEK Congress 2026 of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology
24.-27.6.2026 Jyväskylä 
500 delegates 
The International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology ISEK is a multidisciplinary organization composed of members from all over the world in health-related fields and basic science with a common desire to study human movement and the neuromuscular system.

49th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education PME
27.7.-1.8.2026 Helsinki
600 delegates
The theme of the conference is “Sensing and making sense of mathematics”. This theme was chosen to emphasize the embodied perspectives on mathematics learning, which have been gaining increasing interest in this millennium. Through our senses we interact with mathematical representations and the mathematical sense making happens in and through our body. 

European Conference on Educational Research ECER
17.-21.8.2026 Tampere
2500 delegates
ECER is one of the largest annual educational research conferences in Europe. The theme of this year's conference is "Knowing and Acting: The changing conditions and potentials of education research". 

SSIEM Annual Symposia of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism
25.-28.8.2026 Helsinki
2000 delegates
This year’s theme, "Next Generation Metabolic Medicine", invites the participants to reflect on where research in the field is heading and how today’s science shapes tomorrow’s practice. Alongside the scientific program, the exhibition will feature leading companies, patient advocacy groups, and other organizations presenting their latest developments.

IEEE International Conference on Image Processing ICIP
13.-17.9.2026 Tampere
1200 delegates
The IEEE International Conference on Image Processing is the IEEE flagship event on image processing, vision and imaging. The conference brings together leading researchers and practitioners from around the world. Its 33rd edition will showcase the latest developments in the field while offering participants numerous opportunities to present and engage.

18th International European Geoparks Conference EGN 
16.-18.9.2026 Lappeenranta 
300 delegates 
The European Geoparks Conference is a three-day event, with two days dedicated to keynote talks, oral presentations and workshops. The third day will feature field trips within the Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark.

Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction NordiCHI 2026
3.-7.10.2026 Vaasa 
300 delegates 
NordiCHI is one of the key international conferences in Human-Computer Interaction, bringing the community together from a wide range of perspectives, from theoretical and practical insights to creative explorations.

Finns are experienced event organisers, and all services are first class. Finland also 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. (Source: UIA.)

There are plenty of confirmed association meetings and congresses for Finland for the upcoming years. For more upcoming events, see our Congress Calendar.