Design Conference: PAUSE TO THINK - MOVE TO CREATE

Name: Design Conference: PAUSE TO THINK - MOVE TO CREATE
Start: 2026-06-11T16:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-06-12T19:00:00+03:00
Location: Katajanokanlaituri 4, FI-00160 Helsinki, Suomi

Schedule

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Katajanokanlaituri 4, FI-00160 Helsinki, Suomi | Helsinki, ES

✨ Designers, agencies, students, researchers, creatives — we look forward to welcoming our international community for two days of thoughtful dialogue, inspiration, and connection.
The epda Spring Conference 2026 is coming to Helsinki. Two days dedicated to stepping back from the urgency of production and reconnecting with what makes design meaningful.
📍 Thursday, 11 June | UPM Headquarters
epda Label Design Challenge exhibition & awards
Opening keynote: Oona Horx Strathern, trend & future researcher
Welcome reception
📍 Friday, 12 June | Stora Enso Headquarters
International speaker lineup
Architectural tour of Finland's largest mass timber building
Packaging innovation sessions
Networking & exchange
Speakers:
✦ Javier Jaén — Graphic Designer & Illustrator (ES)
✦ Paula Pozza — Studio Zak, Founder & Creative Director (IT/BR)
✦ David Speed — Artist & Podcast Host (UK)
✦ Pancho Tolchinsky — Cognitive Science Educator (ES)
✦ Sanna-Kaisa Niikko — CMO, Marimekko (FI)
✦ Piëtke Visser — Creative Director, Kuudes (FI)
✦ Delphine Conzelmann & Jean-Jacques Schaffner — JJSSCC (CH)

Conference Chair: Markus Joutsela, Aalto University (FI)
🎟️ Tickets now available!
✨ Grafia ry and Ornamo members: 50% discount — contact us for details
🔗 Full programme & registration:
https://www.epda-design.com/events/pause-to-think-move-to-create
Pause to Think — Move to Create.
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