Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Day Programme
Helsinki Education Site Visits
08:00 – 12:00 | Thematic workshop visit at Helsinki learning site – Optional Each visit offers a unique opportunity to explore a local education unit, meet educators, and observe students in action. These visits are complemented by an introduction to Helsinki’s education policies and learning principles through a professional workshop. Transportation will be provided from the event hotel. Please note that registration is separate; further details will be shared in attendee communications. |
Old Court House, Empire Room – Helsinki City Hall
12:00 – 13:30 | Opening words by mayor Juhana Vartiainen followed with lunch |
13:30 – 15:50 | How education creates the future Facilitated by Denise Wall Presentations: Education 2030, Helsinki Learns – Future Competences Johanna Laisaari, Vice Mayor, City of Helsinki Education for Human Flourishing Michael Stevenson Breakout Group Discussion Topics: – Topic (1) To what extent is the EHF framework an appropriate response to the challenges and opportunities facing education? – Topic (2) What barriers do you foresee to establishing EHF as the direction for future education? How could they be addressed? – Topic (3) As the OECD prepares for the next phase of this work, do the European cities want to get involved and if so how? |
Evening Programme
Helsinki City Hall
17:30 | Global Collection 2025 Awards Ceremony at Helsinki City Hall Join us as we celebrate the top 100 impactful and scalable innovations selected for the Global Collection! It will be an evening full of festivities, awards, and inspiration. Speaker: Priyanka Handa Ram, Co-Founder & Chief Energy Officer, Learn to Play |
19:00 | Reception at Helsinki City Hall Dinner buffet and drinks |