# CHARM EU Annual Conference

- Dates: 14 October 2026
- Location: Astra in Kårkaféerna, Turku, Finland
- Address: Astra, Porthaninkatu 3, Turku, Finland
- Organiser: CHARM-EU
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2026, hosted at Astra in Kårkaféerna, Turku, Finland, delves into the critical question of how foundational values such as democracy, trust, and inclusion can anchor societies...

## Who attends

Whether you are an academic, a student, support staff, or an external stakeholder, we want to hear your voice on topics like inclusive university cultures, educational innovation, and transnational cooperation.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://charm-eu.eu/news-events/events/charm-eu-annual-conference-2026/)
- [Registration](https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/19595AA7FC9DE0A7)

## Topics

- Culture
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Maria Kelo, European University Association (EUA), European University Association (EUA)
- Sonia Cantel
- Phoebe Sacares
- Roland Thaler
- Mireia Via
- Lena Wassermann
- Gunilla Widén
- Jake Rowan Byrne, Trinity College Dublin
- Barbara Hegyi, economist with a PhD in Regional Sciences
- Vilppu Kuusipalo, Finnish Research Infrastructure for Public Opinion (FIRIPO)
- Marvin Mendy, Strategic Partnerships Officer at the University of Montpellier, University of Montpellier
- Christoph Mohamad-Klotzbach, JMU Würzburg
- Nelli Piehl, CHARM-EU alumna and Teaching & Project Assistant at Åbo Akademi
- Martin Meggele Sjøen, University of Bergen
- Roger Strand, Professor at the University of Bergen, Norway, University of Bergen, Norway
- Oriol Uviedo

## Where to stay

- **Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund**: 30 m from the venue, 11 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/original-sokos-hotel-wiklund)
- **Scandic Hamburger Börs**: 60 m from the venue, 6 Kauppiaskatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/scandic-hamburger-bors)
- **Bob W Turku City Centre**: 90 m from the venue
- **Omena-hotelli Turku Kauppiaskatu**: 90 m from the venue, 4 Kauppiaskatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/turku-kauppiaskatu/)
- **Scandic Julia**: 190 m from the venue, 4 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](http://www.scandic-hotels.com/julia)
  - Phone: +358 2 336 000
- **Centro Hotel**: 230 m from the venue, 12a Yliopistonkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://centrohotel.com/)
  - Phone: +358 2 2118100
- **Forenom aparthotel Turku**: 290 m from the venue, 9 Kristiinankatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.forenom.com/fi/huoneistohotellit/turku/forenom-aparthotel-turku/411/)
- **Scandic Plaza Turku**: 390 m from the venue, 29 Yliopistonkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/scandic-plaza-turku)
  - Phone: +358 2 33200

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/charm-eu-annual-conference/