Social and cultural programme - NordYrk 2026
Alongside the NordYrk conference, you are warmly invited to join us for the social programme. Parts of the programme are included in the conference fee. Some events are optional, and for an additional fee.
You are very welcome to join and register for the social programme alongside the NordYrk 2026 Conference.
9.6.2026 Meet and greet
Before the first conference day, on June 9th a meet and greet event is available for all participants. Come and mingle with colleagues informally in a relaxed setting. The place will be announced later.
Participation in this meeting is at the participants’ own expense. If you are interested in participating the meet and greet event, please indicate it when registering. The information is useful for the practical arrangements.
10.6.2026 Welcome reception
Welcome reception is included in conference fee. It will take place on conference day 1, June 10th. The event is organised at the conference venue, Jamk University of Applied Sciences's Lutakko campus.
11.6.2026 Guided walking tour at Jyväskylä and historic University campus following the footstep’s of the famous architects
Welcome to join the cultural programme on June 11th! During the NordYrk2026 conference, you will have the opportunity to explore the upper side of Jyväskylä with local guides.
Jyväskylä is well known for Alvar Aalto’s architecture. There are 29 buildings in the city and surrounding areas that were designed by Aalto. Jyväskylä is therefore called as “the capital of Alvar Aalto”. The University of Jyväskylä campus, for example, consists of beautiful buildings designed by Aalto and built between 1951 and 1970. Aalto designed several of these buildings, including the university's main building, Restaurant Lozzi, the Lyhty conference and seminar room, the Sports Hall of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, the Student House, and the city's indoor swimming pool, AaltoAlvari.
Near the university campus is the area designed by architect Wivi Lönn. The interplay of light on the walls and the vibrant gardens beneath the windows, offering views of the sparkling lake, are just some of the features.
Please note that the walking tour is not fully accessible. The route features cobblestones, stairs, and varying elevation.
When and where: on Thursday 11.6.2026 at 16.30 - 18.00. The walking tour starting point will be a short walk from Jyväskylä centre, the exact place will be announced later.
Price and registration: 10 € (incl 25.5 % VAT). This part of the programme is optional and has an additional fee. You can select it when registering for the conference.
11.6.2026 Social networking dinner
The social networking dinner on 11.6.2026 will take place in the atmospheric Art Nouveau–style hall of Restaurant Harmooni, located in the old harmonium factory building in the Jyväskylä city centre.
The dinner includes a three-course menu and drinks with food. The event includes a brief, warm welcoming programme with music, and opportunities for networking.
When and where: on Thursday 11.6.2026, at 19.30. Restaurant Harmooni, Hannikaisenkatu 39, Jyväskylä.
Price and registration: 70 € (incl. VAT 25,5 %). This part of the programme is optional and has an additional fee. You can select it when registering for the conference.
