# National Conference of Effectiveness Research

- Dates: 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026
- Location: Snellmania, Kuopio, Finland
- Organiser: University of Eastern Finland
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The National Conference of Effectiveness Research 2026, held October 6-7 in Kuopio, focuses on effectiveness research in times of uncertainty. It is a multidisciplinary discussion forum for researchers and experts in effectiveness research, and for anyone who uses the latest research information in their work.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://sites.uef.fi/vaikuttavuuden-talo/conference-of-effectiveness-research/?lang=en)
- [Registration](https://sites.uef.fi/vaikuttavuuden-talo/conference-of-effectiveness-research/registration-2026/?lang=en)
- [Agenda](https://sites.uef.fi/vaikuttavuuden-talo/conference-of-effectiveness-research/programme-2026/?lang=en)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Professor Susie Sykes, London South Bank University, UK
- Professor Emeritus Peter Groenewegenare, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, NL

## Where to stay

- **Scandic Atlas**: 100 m from the venue, 22 Haapaniemenkatu, Kuopio, 70110
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/kuopio/scandic-atlas)
  - Phone: +358 300 8704 23
- **Lapland Hotels Kuopio**: 440 m from the venue, 32 Puijonkatu, Kuopio, 70110
  - [Hotel website](https://www.laplandhotels.com/FI/kaupunkihotellit/kuopio/lapland-hotels-kuopio.html)
  - Phone: +358 300 870424
- **Hostelli Matkustajakoti**: guest house, 440 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hostellimatkustajakoti.fi/)
- **Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi**: 560 m from the venue, 16 Minna Canthin Katu, Kuopio, 70100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/kuopio/sokos-hotel-puijonsarvi)
  - Phone: +358 17 1922 000
- **Jahtihovi**: 640 m from the venue, Kuopio, 70100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jahtihovi.fi/)
  - Phone: +358 17 2644 400
- **Hotellilaiva Wuoksi**: 920 m from the venue, 1 Koljonniemenkatu, Kuopio, 70100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wuoksi.fi/)
  - Phone: +358 400 720 600
- **Scandic Kuopio**: 1.0 km from the venue, 1 Satamakatu, Kuopio, 70100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/kuopio/scandic-kuopio)
  - Phone: +358 17 195111
- **Hotel Savonia**: 1.7 km from the venue, Metsurinraitti, Kuopio, 70200
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelsavonia.fi/)
  - Phone: +358 17 2555100

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/national-conference-of-effectiveness-research/