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.  

We wrap up the themes of 2019 with what eventually is at the core of learning: you and me. The force of learning is strong in all of us and together we can become better at it.

​TEXT ANNI MANSIKKAOJA & KIRSI MIKKONEN

Picture this.

You are a railway worker in the American Midwest in 1923. You stack the tracks from ladder to ladder, steel rod to steel rod. The work follows a strict process, and every day you have a certain goal to reach. The goal, standard to all, is based on the building phase of your most muscular co-worker. “It is reachable to him so it should be reachable to all”, they say. But how someone who is 20cm shorter and half as physically strong can possibly stand a chance?

Moving down the ladder of themes, we turn our focus on organizations and their role in continuous learning beyond degrees.

Dare to Learn 2019 focuses on different levels of continuous learning beyond degrees. Unwrapping the layers, we start from the big picture.

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Co-creation and interaction is at the heart of Dare to Learn. With 60% of the program being participatory, it is only fitting to spread that mindset beyond the main event itself. On top of all the developments from the sharper focus to the new venue, we still don't want to forget our wonderful traditions. All daring enthusiasts and visionaries, let us hear you: The call for actual sessions at the event is open - for everyone!

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We finally get to share with you some exciting - and kinda relevant - news about this year's event! Where will you find yourself this September? Let's find out!

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Dare to Learn would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. The program and marketing teams are at it and now it is time for the second round of recruitments! There are a number of super interesting roles open so check them out and apply!

Last but not least in the core team introductions is our amazing CEO Henna Pursiainen​!