PRACTICAL INFORMATION

35th Annual IPSERA conference will take place in Helsinki-Espoo, Finland. The location for the conference daytime activities is Aalto University campus located in Espoo, just 11 minutes by metro from the centre of Helsinki. The evening social activities for Monday and Tuesday will take place in Helsinki city center.

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a city that that blends quirky urban life with peaceful nature. You can stroll through our design-forward neighbourhoods, enjoy local Nordic cuisine, and recharge in the tranquil beauty of the archipelago.

Helsinki is a city built on design. From the soaring National Romantic facades of Katajanokka to Alvar Aalto’s humanist modernism, and from contemporary saunas to handcrafted textiles, the city is shaped by beauty, practicality and a deep respect for materials. The result? A capital where design doesn’t just decorate life—it defines how it’s lived. Whether you’re wandering the cobbled streets of the Design District or exploring Aalto’s iconic buildings, you’ll find yourself surrounded by structure, intention, and story. Architecture lovers and design fans will feel right at home. (MyHelsinki)