We are thrilled to announce that European Clubhouse Conference is landing in Helsinki, Finland in May 2025, 20.-22. Welcome to celebrate 30 years of Clubhouse community in Finland with us!
The Finnish Clubhouse Coalition, in collaboration with Etelä-Suomen Klubitalot ESKOT ry, is hosting this event, with the support of Clubhouse International and Clubhouse Europe.
Cost of our three-day Conference is 320 €. Cost of the celebratory dinner at Sokos Hotel Presidentti is 80 €. It is possible to enjoy the Conference all three days or only one of the days.
The conference will be held from 20 May at 09:00 until 22 May at 15:45.
The registration is now closed.
Tuesday, May 20: Building Strong Networks for Sustainable Impact
8-9 Registration
9.00-9.10 Opening speech by Kaisa Juuso, Finland’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health
9.10-9.40 Welcome
Petra Nummelin, Chair, Finnish Clubhouse Coalition & Päivi Lepistö, executive director, Finnish Clubhouse Coalition
Eemeli Peltonen, Member of Parliament & Chair, ESKOT ry & Kaiju Yrttiaho, executive director, Etelä-Suomen Klubitalot ESKOT ry
Emily Adamberry Olivero, Chair of Clubhouse Europe & Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International
9.40-10.20 Clubhouses in Finland 30 years
Mikko Heino, Clubhouse member, Näsinkulma Clubhouse & Katia Laakso, HR-coordinator, Sopimusvuori ry
10.20-11.00 No One Runs Alone – the Importance of Human Connection and Balance Between Independence and Interdependence
Veera Perälä, professional 800m runner
11.00-11.30 From Clubhouse to Spotlight: Learning Performance Skillsi Through Community and Creativity
Ilkka Pekkarinen, Clubhouse member, Helsinki Clubhouse
Lunch 11.30-12.30
12.30-13.45 Right Place, Right Time: Unlocking the Value of Networking (Panel discussion)
- Erika Karstinen, expert in Making a Difference, Yeesi ry
- Petra Nummelin, Chair, Finnish Clubhouse Coalition
- Joel Corcoran, executive director, Clubhouse International
- Emma Virtanen, marketing coordinator & copywriter, Kajahdus Oy
- Elisa Lipponen, deputy director, Helsinki Clubhouse
- Chair of the Panel: writer Aija Salovaara
Coffee break 14.00-14.30
14.30-16.30 Wellness Afternoon at Töölönlahti Bay – Choose one of the activities:
- Oodi, Helsinki Central Library. The library building in the heart of Helsinki full of culture and things to see. Possibility to explore Oodi with a guide and after that on your own.
- Relaxation in nature and a sense path experience
- Nordic walking and sightseeing
- Yard games
- Get to know Virtual Clubhouse Virkku (Finlandia Hall)
- Enjoy some free time
17.00-18.30 Standard Hearing (Finlandia Hall)
Wednesday, May 21: Leveraging Data and Knowledge for Strategic Leadership: How Clubhouses Can Use Insights to Drive Impact and Innovation
8.00-9.00 Registration
9.00-9.15 Opening Remarks
Daniel Sazonov, mayor, City of Helsinki
9.15-10.15 Making Impact Visible: SROI and Data Insights from Finnish Clubhouses
Sami Ylitalo, Chief Development Officer, ESKOT ry & system specialist Oskar Törnebladh
10.15-11.00 Needs-Centric Design as a Driver for Engagement
Antti Karvanen, Head of Digital, A-lehdet
11.00-11.45 Emotions and Knowledge in Coping with the Environmental Crisis
Panu Pihkala, Adjunct Professor (Title of Docent), University of Helsinki
11.45-12.45 Lunch
12.45-13.45 Supporting Education and Work within the Clubhouse – A Presentation of Fountainhouse Educational Support
Matilda Epsmarker & Greta Petersen, Lunds Fontänhus
13.45-14.30 Expanding the Global Clubhouse Research Network
Lee Kellogg, Program Officer, Clubhouse International
Coffee break 14.30-15.00
15.00-16.30 Parallel workshops:
1. Behind the Numbers: The Key to Sustainability and Belonging
Oskar Törnebladh, Anne Hellum & Jessica Kling
2. Young Adults at the Clubhouse – What Works? Fontenehuset Rygge
3. Using Theater as a Tool for Inclusion and Dialogue, Lunds Fontänhus
4. Standards Supporting Everday Life at a Clubhouse
Suvimäki Clubhouse & Fountain house Fåroe Islands
5. Visit to Helsinki Clubhouse
18.00-23.00 Evening Reception & Dinner at Hotel President: A chance to connect informally
with colleagues across Europe
Thursday, May 22: Equity in Action: Building Inclusive and Accessible Communities
8.00-9.00 Registration
9.00-10.00 What We Need to Learn and Unlearn?
Dakota Robin, DEIB Specialist, Certified Human Rights Trainer & Keynote Speaker
10.00- 11.00 eClubhouse: Improving Accessibility and Equity Through Digital Clubhouse Activities
Mika Lillman, coordinator, Finnish Clubhouse Coalition, Janette Niemi, study coach, Finnish Clubhouse Coalition & Milla Hillberg, Member
11.00-12.00 Lunch
12.00-12.30 Mental Health Rights from the Perspective of Equity, Oskari Korhonen, lawyer, Mielenterveyden keskusliitto
12.30-13.45 Belonging for all: Exploring Equity Together (Panel discussion)
- Ida Raitoniemi, member, Culture house Mansikka & Clubhouse Imatra
- Esra Pirinen, CRM Specialist, Howspace
- Veera Airas, expert by experience, Erilaisten oppijoiden liitto
- Jarmo Vanhanen, member, Tuusulanjärvi Clubhouse
- Nina Bach, member, Fontenehuset Rygge & vice chair, Clubhouse Europe
- Chair of the Panel: researcher Outi Hietala
14.00-14.30 Coffee Break
14.30-15.45 Parallel workshops:
- Creativity as Part of the Rehabilitation – How to Implement it in a Work-ordered Day
Mari Cattell & Timo Kesälä, Clubhouse Salo - Innovations in Study Support Programs
Janette Niemi, Pål Klethagen & Julia Åhman - Digital Collaboration & Member Involment Clinic
Veikko Lehtonen & Siiri Sundsten, Howspace - Visit to Helsinki Clubhouse
The conference will be held on Thursday from 09.00-16.00
Accommodation
Please not that accommodation is not included in the price.
The Conference guests can stay at Sokos Hotel Presidentti if they wish. The hotel is located in the middle of the heart of Helsinki and the celebratory dinner will be held at Sokos Hotel Presidentti.
Cost per night is about 190-210 €. When booking a room at the Sokos Hotel Presidentti, remember to use our code: BEUROPEANCONFERENCE. Please note that availability is limited, so be quick with your booking!
You are free to explore other accommodation options in Helsinki or Vantaa (e.g., Tikkurila), which offers a little bit more affordable prices with great public transport connections to Helsinki. We recommend exploring different options on Booking.com.
You will get more information about everything when you register for the conference.