Download detailed programme (pdf, updated 4.5.2026)
Wednesday 6.5.2026
Finnish Urban Studies Conference Pre-party
Venue: Kaleva Halls (Sarvijaakonkatu 28)
16.15 Doors open
16.30-17.30 Urban Prosumers project
17.30-18.00 Pieskanranta 2125 short film
18.00-19.00 Rohee Magazine
19.00-19.40 Sygysy Band performance
19.40-21.00 Mingling and networking
20.30-22.00 Knowing the City Through Somatic Movement workshop
Read more about the pre-party on TURNS research network’s website.
Thursday 7.5.2026
9.15 Registration opens
10.00 – 10.15 Conference opening
10.15 – 11.15 Keynote lecture 1: Carina Listerborn
11.15 – 12.15 Keynote lecture 2: Eleanor Jupp
12.15 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.45 Sessions I
14.45 – 15.15 Coffee break
15.15 – 16.45 Sessions II
18.30 – 20.00 The City of Tampere reception at the Old City Hall (address: Keskustori 10): Announcement of the Awardee of the Best Finnish Urban Studies Article 2026
Friday 8.5.2026
During the Finnish-language part of the Urban Studies Conference on Friday 8 May, we will also offer English extra program for the participants. You are warmly welcome to join! Please note that a separate registration is needed.
9.15 – 9.50 Lecture by the Awardee of the Best Finnish Urban Studies Article 2026 (In Finnish) / Extra program: Star in a minute
10.00 – 11.30 Sessions III
11.30 – 12.30 Lunch
12.30 – 13.30 Keynote lecture 3: Marketta Kyttä (In Finnish) / Extra program: The city we know
13.30 – 14.00 Coffee break
14.00 – 15.30 Panel discussion (more information in Finnish)/ Sessions IV (only English sessions)
15.40 – 15.55 Closing Remarks