Seminars
Taitaja2026 offers two free seminars for visitors.
The seminars will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 9 am to 11 am at Keuda House in the center of Kerava.
Two exciting seminars are planned:
National Seminar: Targeted Skills for Working Life – Building Individual Pathways
Keuda House, Aimo Auditorium, 9:00–11:00
International Seminar:
#Murros: Technology in Transition – Skills, Excellence and Future Solutions,
Keuda-talo, Kerava-sali klo 9-11
Registration and free morning coffee for seminar participants at Keuda House from 08:15 onwards.
Welcome to explore the sensory room!
The sensory room (a multisensory space) is a pleasant, cognitively and physically accessible environment designed to activate the senses and regulate sensory stimuli. You can visit the sensory room to relax or refresh yourself during the seminar day.
The sensory room is provided by Berner and Quinera in connection with the Taitaja seminars.
Seminar Registration
Attendance at the seminars is free of charge. Spaces are limited, so registration is required.
Registration links:
International Seminar: Taitaja2026 International Seminar: #Murros: Technology in Transition – Skills, Excellence and Future Solutions
National Seminar: Taitaja2026 National Seminar: Targeted Skills for Working Life – Building Individual Pathways
After the seminars, there will be an opportunity to have a meal at Keuda House.
International Seminar:
#Murros: Technology in Transition – Skills, Excellence and Future Solutions
Program
Follow the international seminar live
Complimentary morning coffee for seminar participants will be available at Keuda-talo starting at 8:15 AM.
At 8:30–13:00 in the Keuda building Lounge:
Welcome to explore the sensory room! A sensory room (multisensory space) is a pleasant, cognitively and physically accessible environment designed to stimulate the senses and help regulate sensory input. You are welcome to relax or recharge in the sensory room during the seminar day.
The sensory room is implemented by Berner and Quinera in connection with the Taitaja-seminaarit.
Seminar in Kerava-sali, Keuda-talo at 9–11
At 9:00 welcome to #murros, Tiina Halmevuo, Keuda
At 9:10–9:30 Artificial Intelligence in health and social care
– opportunities for transforming learning and work
Sasa Kivisaari, PhD, Senior Lead, Sitra
Artificial intelligence is transforming the social and healthcare sector by reshaping both
everyday work and learning. This talk gives an overview on how AI can support
professionals in delivering more effective and human-centered services. Sasa Kivisaari is Sitra’s data & AI Lead with a passion for driving sustainable health and social care transformation via data and AI.
At 9:30-9:50 Journey from Vocational Education to Virtual Reality Entrepreneur
Tapio Happonen/ CEO of VRpopup, Keuda graduate
Starting my own company, is best decision I have made.
Keuda is a great starting point for a successful career. You never know the moment that will lift you up, so I recommend to always
be in your best behavior.
At 9:50-10:10 Path to human flourishing or cognitive decline? Ethics of using AI for learning
Salla Westerstrand, Technology ethicist/Senior AI Consultant, GoFore/University of Turku
Viewpoints to supporting human flourishing in the age of AI-assisted learning and avoiding the trap of cognitive decline.
At 10:10-10:30 Equal possibilities in succeeding everyday goals
Maria Rodriguez, International area manager, Qinera
The speak is about the Benefits of Sensory Room integration in
school and workplace. Qinera is spanish company, which provides assistive technology manufacturers.
At 10:35-11:00 Panel discussion: AI has changed working life – Moving Forward Together
Samuli Kivelä, Student in the Vocational Qualification in Information and Communications Technology, Keuda
Topi Järvinen, In Parallel Oy
Minna Taivassalo, Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
Arto Lehtola, Director of Education, Keuda
Registration international Seminar: Taitaja2026 International Seminar: #Murros: Technology in Transition – Skills, Excellence and Future Solutions
National Seminar:
Targeted Skills for Working Life – Building Individual Pathways
Seminar
program
Follow the national seminar live
National Seminar:
Free morning coffee for seminar participants at Keuda House at 08:15
Seminar in the Aimo Auditorium, 09:00–11:00
At 9:00 Opening of the seminar, Anna‑Mari Leinonen, Rector, Keuda
Get the Chains in Order! Diversification in Working Life Is Possible
Sanna Ryökkynen, Research Lecturer, HAMK Edu, Get the Chains in Order! project
This presentation explores the recruitment and success of workers with specialized work abilities at the intersection of vocational education and working life. It invites reflection on how to practically support individuals with weaker positions in the labor market, helping them transition smoothly and build meaningful careers. The discussion will consider whether the main barriers lie in values and attitudes or in gaps in knowledge, structures, and practices. It also challenges participants to consider whether the issue is primarily tolerance or genuine equality and reform of working life so that diverse abilities are truly recognized as strengths.
At 9:30 Support That Lasts – Collaboration Models in Everyday School Life
Eevastiina Gärdström, Head of Education (Guidance and Learning Support),
Kotka-Hamina Region Education Consortium, Ekami
At Ekami, various collaboration models have been developed to support students. In this presentation, I will briefly introduce learning support at Ekami. New local collaboration models to support students include the rehabilitative teaching model “Steissi-Tuva” and the Akseli model, which delivers training in cooperation with the vocational school Spesia. Akseli staff members Tom Färm and Ina Toikka will also join to present the Akseli model.
At 09:50 Quality Collaboration Ensures No One Is Left Behind – Basic Operational Model in the Commercial Vehicle Sector
Jani Rajamäki, Project Manager, Professional Transport Technology Academy
At 10:15 Panel Discussion: Making Skills Work
Panelists:
Tarja Heikkinen, Senior Education Advisor, Finnish National Agency for Education
Tiia Brax, Lead Specialist, Real Estate Employers Association
Päivi Tanner, Specialist in Special Support, Vocational School Spesia
Emma Holsti, Project Manager, Unit for Vitality and Economy, The Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
At 10:35 Targeted Skills for Working Life
Maria Ekroth, Executive Director, Skills Finland
At 10:55 Closing remarks of the seminar
Registration for the National Seminar: Taitaja2026 National Seminar: Targeted Skills for Working Life – Building Individual Pathways
Additional speakers and a detailed schedule will be announced on this site in spring 2026.
Links to Seminar Streams and Recordings
Both seminars will be live-streamed, and recordings will be available afterward. Links to the streams:
Follow the international seminar live
Follow the national seminar live
Introduction to the Taitaja2026 Competition
After the seminars, participants may purchase lunch at Keuda House.
Taitaja2026 provides a free bus service from Kerava railway station to the Taitaja2026 Village at Tuusula Sports Center every hour on the hour. Kerava station is located 300 meters from Keuda House. An additional departure for seminar guests will leave Kerava station at 12:30. In the afternoon, the bus will run once an hour from the Taitaja Village back to Kerava (journey time approximately 12 minutes).
We encourage seminar participants to visit the Taitaja2026 Village using the bus service.
Guided Tour of the Area
Seminar guests will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the Taitaja2026 Village at 13:00.
The registration link for the guided tour will be sent in the spring to those who have registered for the seminars.
More information about bus schedules will be published on this page and shared with registered seminar participants in spring 2026.
