Join us at the iconic Paimio Sanatorium on October 9-10 for the second annual Spirit of Paimio Conference. This year’s theme, Reimagining Communities, will bring together some of the world’s most innovative minds in architecture, design, science, art and media to envision a brighter future for our cities, communities and societies.

The Spirit of Paimio Conference, featuring two days of meaningful dialogue and collaborative inspiration, will include:

Keynotes from renowned speakers, including Bjarke Ingels (Architect & Founder, BIG), Ersilia Vaudo (Chief Diversity Officer, European Space Agency), Beatriz Colomina (Professor of the History of Architecture, Princeton University) and Carlo Ratti (Director of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale)

Inspiring discussions and panels on shaping the cities, communities and societies of tomorrow, finding the keys to a better life and the evolving role of design in wellbeing.

Networking opportunities with creative professionals across disciplines

A special presentation of the works from the artists participating in this year’s Paimio Residency Program.

The conversation will take as its starting point the following statement by Alvar Aalto:
“Building art is a synthesis of life in materialised form. We should try to bring in under the same hat not a splintered way of thinking, but all in harmony together.”

Join the conversation – book your tickets now by following the link.