NordYrk 2026

Immersive and work-based approaches to cultivate practical learning

NordYrk Conference 2026 at Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Lutakko campus, Piippukatu 2, 40100 Jyväskylä, Finland | 10. - 12.6.2026

NordYrk 2026 conference focuses on advancing immersive and work-based learning in vocational and professional education. Organized by Jamk University of Applied Sciences and the University of Jyväskylä, the event explores how education can adapt to societal transitions toward digitalization and sustainability while fostering lifelong learning and practical wisdom among professionals. It is aimed at researchers, educators, education developers, and policy professionals in vocational and higher vocational education and training.

Programme, NordYrk 2026

Here you can find the programme for NordYrk 2026 conference.

Keynote speakers

Meet the NordYrk 2026 Keynote speakers.

Submission of abstract

We invite researchers, developers, practitioners, policymakers, experts and students to propose abstracts on their conducted or ongoing research or research-orientated development projects related to the conference theme.

Registration

Registration for the NordYrk 2026 Conference opens in mid December 2025.

Venue and travel

Welcome to Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland! Here you can find information on venue, travel and accommodation.

Accommodation

Where to stay? Here are some tips for your accommodation during NordYrk 2026 in Jyväskylä, Finland.

More information

NordYrk 2026 organising committee

Email: NordYrk2026(at)jamk.fi
 

Maarit Virolainen

Yliopistotutkija, FT (aikuiskasvatustiede) | Senior researcher, PhD (adult education)
Koulutuksen tutkimuslaitos  | Finnish Institute for Educational Research
Jyväskylän yliopisto | University of Jyväskylä

+358 40 805 4286
[email protected]
 

Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen

Johtava tutkija, Principal Researcher
AOKK TKI&Palvelut, Professional Teacher Education, RDI and Services
Ammatillinen opettajakorkeakoulu, Professional Teacher Education
+358408658496