COME AND EXPLORE - TOGETHER WITH GREAT SOLWORLD/SFIO COLLEAGUES
IN PORVOO, FINLAND JUNE 4TH - 7TH, 2026
It has been a while since we had the last Trainers’ conference in the Solution Focus (SF) community. Yet, the issues and ideas of training SF and using SF in training and development processes are central to the profession of many SF practitioners. It is time to share and develop new ideas again!
The Unconference format allows all the participants to share their experiences, tools and questions about training SF and using SF as training and organisational development practice. The programme will be shaped by the themes participants wish to explore with their peers. Bring your own ideas and questions!
“I think that it was easy to join the group, and that people were genuinely
receptive and happy about the newcomer! Everything was explained well, and the practical things went smoothly. It also makes it easier if there are other new and first-time participants,”
-says Netta Jakola, a participant of the last SOLworld/SFiO Unconference.”
This is an unconference for you if you train SF skills, if you use SF as a method for training other topics like leadership or if you use SF in the developmental processes of organisations, networks and ecosystems.
We are happy to host the Unconference in Finland, where we already have decades of experience of long-term SF Training for coaches, supervisors and leaders. At the same time, we are eager to learn more about the various solutions found elsewhere.
In addition to precious content and colleagues, the SF Trainers’ Unconference gives you the opportunity to enjoy Finnish nature by the sea. You’re also welcome to simply relax and take in the beautiful surroundings.
The venue of the event is Hotel Poukama by the Gulf of Finland, 50 km from the Helsinki airport and 17 km from the idyllic old town of Porvoo.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| Thursday 4 June | |
| 4-6 pm | Arrival and accommodation, bus transport from Helsinki city centre/Helsinki airport to Poukama |
| 6-8 pm | Meet and greet, Introductory Session |
| 8-10 pm | Dinner and social evening |
| Friday 5 June | |
| 8 - 9 am | Breakfast |
| 9 -12 am | Unconference, Session 1 |
| 12 | Lunch |
| 1 - 3 pm | Unconference, Session 2 |
| 3 pm | Coffee break |
| 3.30 - 5 pm | Unconference, Session 3 |
| 5.30 pm | Dinner |
| 8-10 pm | Sauna evening |
| Saturday 6 June | |
| 8.30 - 9.30 am | Breakfast |
| 10 am | Boat trip to idyllic Porvoo town |
| — | Walking tour/free time in Porvoo |
| 1.15 pm | Bus back to Poukama |
| 2-3 pm | Lunch |
| 3.30-5 pm | Unconference, Session 4 |
| 5 pm | Coffee break |
| 5.30-7 pm | Unconference, Session 5 |
| 8-10 pm | Dinner and social evening |
| Sunday 7 June | |
| 8.30-9.30 am | Breakfast |
| 9.30-10.30 am | Closing session |
| 10.30 am | Bus to Helsinki Airport/Helsinki city centre |
Costs:
1) Participation fee:
The Unconference fee includes the programme, get-togethers, a joint excursion to beautiful Porvoo town and bus transport from Helsinki to Poukama on Thursday June 4th and from Poukama to Helsinki on Sunday morning June 7th. The fee is payable upon registration.
Early bird rate: 310€ (incl. 25,5% VAT) (latest 20.1.2026)
Standard rate: 400€ (incl.25,5% VAT) (latest 15.3.2026).
2) Accommodation and meals:
Three nights accommodation in a single room (limited number) and all meals (3 x breakfast, 2 x lunches, 3 x dinner and 3 x coffee breaks) per person: 540€ (incl. 14% VAT)
Three nights accommodation in a double room and all meals (3 x breakfast, 2 x lunches, 3 x dinner and 3 x coffee breaks) per person: 433€ (incl. 14% VAT)
If you are ready to share a room, indicate that on the registration form.
NB! Accommodation should be booked during registration but paid directly to Hotel Poukama upon arrival. This arrangement ensures the lowest possible price.
Special offer:
Do you want to spend one night in a glass-igloo on the sea? It´s like sleeping in the nature in the. light summer night. This is possible for a limited number of persons at an extra cost of 171 euro (inl. 14 % VAT) per night. The igloos are for 1-2 persons and are situated at the shore.
Note thatthe igloos have dry closets, but no showers. Shower in the main building.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/solworldsfio-trainers-unconference-2026-tickets-1704151345549
Travelling to Finland
Important: Please, plan your travelling to Finland according to the bus transportation time schedule if you want to take part in the joint transportation (included in the participants fee).
June 4th: Bus departure from Helsinki city center at h 15:30 via the airport to Poukama
June 7th: Bus departure from Poukama at h 10:30 via airport to Helsinki city center
And you can of course travel to/from Poukama differently at your own cost if this is more convenient for you.
Options for travel
If you prefer to arrive by land and sea, consider the following options:
Travel to Stockholm, Sweden, and take an overnight ferry to Helsinki
Travel to Tallinn, Estonia, and take a short (2-hour) ferry to Helsinki
Take a direct ferry from Travemünde, Germany, to Helsinki
Travel by boat from Sweden to Turku or Naantali, and continue to Helsinki by train or car
Well-known European airlines like Finnair, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, SAS and Aegean Airlines fly to Helsinki regularly.
For cheaper tickets, it's worth checking out these low-cost airlines too:
Air Baltic flies to Helsinki from Riga, Oslo and Vilnius. From many European countries there is an Air Baltic route to Riga.
Eurowings flies from Berlin to Helsinki.
Norwegian flies to Helsinki from Alicante, Athens, Barcelona,Bucharest, Bughas, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, London-Gatwick, Malaga, Milan-Bergamo, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Pisa, Pristina, Split, Stockholm.
Ryan Air flies to Helsinki from Alicante, Brussels-Charleroi, London-Stansted, Milan-Bergamo, Thessaloniki, Warsaw, Wien
Vueling flies to Helsinki from Barcelona.
Looking forward to seeing you in Finland!
Lari Karreinen, CEO, Head of SfiO Finland, SF Facilitator, IAP2 licensed public participation trainer.
Marika Tammeaid, Dr. Sci (Admin.), Director of Development, trainer in SF coaching, professional supervision andleadership, and non-fiction author.
Liisa Virolainen, Development Manager, State Treasury
Bodil Mickels, SF supervisor, mediator, educator
More information: bodil.mickels@pp.inet.fi