Co-creation and interaction are the heart of Dare to Learn. With 60% of the program being participatory, it is only fitting to spread that mindset. On the other hand, art and learning are also strongly linked. Not least because consuming art evidently helps us to maintain continuous learning skills and makes us generally happier. The renowned Call for Proposals and artist-focused Open for Art are both here again!

TEXT MILJA TERÄVÄINEN

In 2019, Milja Teräväinen found herself volunteering in the project team of Dare to Learn. A year later she is running the program and production of the same festival. This is her story.

TEXT HENNA PURSIAINEN

It has been 365 days of running an international learning platform, one that you probably recognize from its flagship event Dare to Learn. I can’t possibly sum up all the things that I’ve learned during my one-year rollercoaster ride - or how much the experience has already molded me. Not only as a leader but as a learning professional and just as a human being. There are, however, a few things I’d like to point out.

TEXT ANNI MANSIKKAOJA

One of the biggest challenges in attracting learning investments is their lack of measurability.. While most companies agree on the importance of continuous learning and are indeed in need of it, it is difficult to point clear results for the return on investments. This is where a concept known as Economies of Learning comes to the picture. But what does it really mean? And how can it help to pitch learning in organizations? We had a little chat with the person behind it all, Janne Hietala from Valamis.

TEXT TEAM DARE

Two days full of activity in the biggest learning festival in Northern Europe. Thousands of passionate game-changes, forerunners and learning-lovers. Co-creative, interactive, solution-oriented, ​exciting and empowering program. But what did actually go down at Dare to Learn 2019?

TEXT HIEN CAO

Business matchmaking is a powerful tool. Through matchmaking sessions, you can build connections and seek all kinds of opportunities and potential partnerships. If you’re new to the networking game, conversing with strangers about your business and goals can still be intimidating - no matter how outgoing you are. Here are tips to help your matchmaking sessions go smoothly: 

TEXT ANNI MANSIKKAOJA

Talent management is often mentioned when talking about continuous learning in organizations. But what is it really? On the other hand, the debate on future talent is hotter than ever. What are the most important skills to be managed for tomorrow? We called Mari Tasanto, a talent management professional from HRM Partners and asked!

TEXT SOLJA SULKUNEN

“If the system does not create revenue out of tuition fees of incoming international students and is not able to keep them after the studies to benefit from the talent, education business does not function as wanted yet.” -Murat Kiliç, Aeonian Solutions

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Art and learning are strongly linked. Research on creativity shows that Nobel laureates in Science have been more active in arts than their fellow scientists or the general public. On the other hand, consuming art helps us to maintain lifelong learning skills and makes us generally happier. This year, we want to call our community to share its ideas and help us to bring more art to Dare to Learn!

TEXT PETRA KUCHAROVÁ

Is your startup a tomorrow’s solution to a today’s problem? Join us in September and get a chance to share and discuss your visions with the biggest learning enthusiasts from all around the world! We are now opening the sale for the limited number of startup demo booths.