{"id":278,"date":"2025-01-30T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:18:13","slug":"social-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/social-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to book a place for the inspiring Social Networking Activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"links-block\">\n\n    \n    <ul class=\"link-list\">\n        \n            \n            <li class=\"link-list-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/app.oxfordabstracts.com\/register\/event\/74826?preview=false\" class=\"link-reset link hover-scale-down\">\n                    <svg\n        width=\"43\" height=\"25\"\n        viewBox=\"0 0 43 25\"\n        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path\n        d=\"M30.027 0 43 12.5 30.027 25 27 22.083 34.351 15H0v-5h34.351L27 2.917z\"\n        fill=\"currentColor\"\n        fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <div>Register here<\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class=\"link-info\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n\n                <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> If you are a presenter at the conference, please register using the same email address used on the abstract submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub><em>Please note that minor amendments are possible.<\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit at Kuopio University Hospital!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2026\/02\/Kaarisairaala_002_VicenteSerra-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8484578356213228;width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2026\/02\/Kaarisairaala_002_VicenteSerra-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2026\/02\/Kaarisairaala_002_VicenteSerra-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2026\/02\/Kaarisairaala_002_VicenteSerra-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2026\/02\/Kaarisairaala_002_VicenteSerra-1536x831.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2026\/02\/Kaarisairaala_002_VicenteSerra-2048x1108.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Photo: Vicente Serra \/ City of Kuopio<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are arranging a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/pshyvinvointialue.fi\/web\/en\/kuopio-university-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kuopio University Hospital<\/a>. The visit is open to the first 36 registered participants. You can register for the visit through the conference registration system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to explore one of the leading units in Finnish healthcare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tuesday 23rd June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12 pm-3 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance is free of charge, but <strong>please make sure to book your place when registering for the Conference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-431\" style=\"width:338px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/SatamaRisteily-001_VicenteSerra-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Lake Cruise &amp; Finnish Traditions &#8211; Without Sauna<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you dream of having a relaxing day experience of a cruise, traditional Finnish food and the possibility of swimming in the natural lake of Kallavesi? Also, a sauna experience is possible if you are brave enough to have a go<strong>! <\/strong>Would you enjoy bringing home some traditional Finnish group dance skills as a take-home message?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Photo: Vicente Serra \/ City of Kuopio<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 55 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 23rd June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 am\u20133 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Passenger Harbour, Matkustajasatama, Minna Canthin katu 2, 70100 Kuopio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To:<\/strong> Saana restaurant and Sauna Spa in Bellanranta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruise on Kallavesi Lake (40 min.) by m\/s Queen R to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuopionsaana.fi\/en\/frontpage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saana restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beautiful Scandinavian Saana restaurant by the lake, we will have a welcome toast, Finnish-style rich and diverse buffet lunch including salad table, main course with beverages (e.g. milk, juice, water), dessert and coffee or tea. Refreshments are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch is time for Finnish Country dance exercise and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Return to the city Centre by public bus transport, distance under 10 min. Bus stop next to the restaurant, buses go every 15 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets for the event must be reserved and purchased when registering for the Conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Lake Cruise &amp; Finnish Traditions &#8211; With Sauna and\/or SPA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you dream of having a relaxing day experience of a cruise, traditional Finnish food and the possibility of swimming in the natural lake of Kallavesi? Also, a sauna experience is possible if you are brave enough to have a go<strong>! <\/strong>Would you enjoy bringing home some traditional Finnish group dance skills as a take-home message?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 75 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 23rd June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 am\u20133 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Passenger Harbour, Matkustajasatama, Minna Canthin katu 2, 70100 Kuopio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To:<\/strong> Saana restaurant and Sauna Spa in Bellanranta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruise on Kallavesi Lake (40 min.) by m\/s Queen R to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuopionsaana.fi\/en\/frontpage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saana restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the beautiful Scandinavian Saana restaurant by the lake, we will have a welcome toast, Finnish-style rich and diverse buffet lunch including salad table, main course with beverages (e.g. milk, juice, water), dessert and coffee or tea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sauna, Smoke Sauna, ans\/or SPA experience and swimming in the lake or pool are available. <strong>Bring your swimsuit!<\/strong> You can rent bath towel or bathrobe from Saana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beautiful Scandinavian Saana restaurant by the lake, we will have a welcome toast, Finnish-style rich and diverse buffet lunch including salad table, main course with beverages (e.g. milk, juice, water), dessert and coffee or tea. Refreshments are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch is time for Finnish Country dance exercise and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Return to the city Centre by public bus transport, distance under 10 min. Bus stop next to the restaurant, buses go every 15 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets for the event must be reserved and purchased when registering for the Conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: Dinner Cruise and Key-Night Lesson \u2013 Experience bright night!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you are rather a late day bird, you will have a possibility for a late-night dinner cruise by Kallavesi, immersed with a sunny night and fascinating Key-Night lesson about the meaning of sleep. During both activities you will have great networking and discussing possibilities with your international conference colleagues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/KeyNIGHTlesson-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/KeyNIGHTlesson-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" style=\"width:335px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/KeyNIGHTlesson-1.png 423w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/04\/KeyNIGHTlesson-1-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Photo: Pixnio<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 68 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 23rd June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 pm\u20139:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From: <\/strong>Passenger Harbour, Matkustajasatama, Minna Canthin katu 2, Kuopio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round Cruise on Kallavesi Lake by m\/s Queen R (2,5 h)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner includes starter dish, main course, dessert + water, beverages for sale during the cruise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Please note: <\/em>Dinner option selections will be requested from registered participants later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After dinner, we will have a fascinating \u201cKey-Night\u201d Lecture<\/strong>: <em>Seasons of the Mind in Finland: Navigating Through Midnight Sun and Polar Night<\/em> by Dr Lauri Kuosmanen, PhD, RN, University Lecturer, Adjunct Professor, Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, UEF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets for the cruise must be reserved and purchased when registering for the Conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Reception and Dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/11\/Kuopio-City-Hall_Vicente-Serra-City-of-Kuopio-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533\" style=\"width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/11\/Kuopio-City-Hall_Vicente-Serra-City-of-Kuopio-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/11\/Kuopio-City-Hall_Vicente-Serra-City-of-Kuopio-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/11\/Kuopio-City-Hall_Vicente-Serra-City-of-Kuopio-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/sigmaerc2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/519\/2025\/11\/Kuopio-City-Hall_Vicente-Serra-City-of-Kuopio.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Photo: Vicente Serra \/ City of Kuopio<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Reception<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 24th June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:00-20:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Tulliportinkatu 31, Kuopio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main conference reception will be held at the&nbsp;at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuopio.fi\/en\/city-of-kuopio\/organization\/kuopio-city-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kuopio City Hall<\/a>. Kuopio City warmly welcomes all guests. Delegates will enjoy drinks and canap\u00e9s during the event. Attendance is free of charge, but <strong>please make sure to book your place when registering for the Conference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Dinner<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 90 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday 25th June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19:00-22:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Scandic Kuopio, Satamakatu 1, Kuopio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The dinner includes a welcome drink, a three-course meal, two glasses of wine, and coffee or tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 conference dinner will be held <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scandichotels.com\/fi\/hotellit\/scandic-kuopio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at the Scandic Hotel<\/a>, beautifully situated by Lake Kallavesi. Delegates will be welcomed with drinks on arrival, followed by a three course dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel is conveniently located near Kuopio city center, just a 20-minute walk from the market square. <strong>Tickets for the conference dinner must be reserved and purchased when registering for the Conference.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"links-block\">\n\n            <h3>Visit Kuopio city homepage:<\/h3>\n    \n    <ul class=\"link-list\">\n        \n            \n            <li class=\"link-list-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuopio.fi\/en\/frontpage\/\" class=\"link-reset link hover-scale-down\">\n                    <svg\n        width=\"43\" height=\"25\"\n        viewBox=\"0 0 43 25\"\n        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path\n        d=\"M30.027 0 43 12.5 30.027 25 27 22.083 34.351 15H0v-5h34.351L27 2.917z\"\n        fill=\"currentColor\"\n        fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <div>City of Kuopio<\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                <div class=\"link-info\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n\n                <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to book a place for the inspiring Social Networking Activities! 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