Dare to Learn 2019

September 19-20, 2019
Korjaamo, Helsinki

It's not just an event.
It's a movement.

Dare to Learn 2019 will take you to the world of
continuous learning beyond degrees!

The time of empty lectures and quota seminars is over.

Dare to Learn is a two day playground for those who dare to create the future of learning. You will get a chance to be inspired by talented keynote speakers but that’s not all - not even close! 60% of the program is active co-creation so you will be part of creating actual solutions and true connections.

For the past two years, Dare to Learn has been all about thinking big and creating wild. Now it is time to turn ideas into reality and truly focus on what actually can be done.

Are you responsible for learning - either that of others' or your own?
If the answer is yes, mark September 19th & 20th in you calendar.

Intrigued to find out more? Scroll down friend - we dare you!

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SPEAKERS

What would participation and connection be without inspiration?
Here are the first of the phenomenal speakers at Dare to Learn 2019:

Fred is working to develop the next generation of transformative leaders for Africa and the world. Together with the African Leadership Group and an ecosystem of organisations, he is scaling innovative education programs across Africa which will have the world's largest workforce by 2035.

Fred Swaniker is working to develop the next generation of transformative leaders for Africa and the world. Together with the African Leadership Group and an ecosystem of organisations, he is scaling innovative education programs across Africa which will have the world's largest workforce by 2035.

Director General at Finnish National Agency for Education

Before his current position, Olli-Pekka worked as a State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Finland. He has also worker as a State Secretary of the portfolios of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Ministry of Foreign Trade and Development.

Before his current position, Olli-Pekka Heinonen worked as a State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Finland. He has also worker as a State Secretary of the portfolios of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Ministry of Foreign Trade and Development.

The Association for Medical Continuous Professional Development in Finland supports the professional development and continuous medical education of Finnish physicians. As the director of Pro Medico, Kristiina is at the forefront of enabling continuous learning among medical professionals.

Fred Swaniker

Founder & CEO of African Leadership Group

Olli-Pekka Heinonen

Director General at Finnish National Agency for Education

Kristiina Patja

Director of Pro Medico

Researcher, Strategist & Founder of the Esko Kilpi Company

The globally respected researcher and mentor has a pocket full of titles to choose from. Together with a company carrying his name, Esko lays the intellectual foundations for post-industrial work. He helps us to understand how organizations and individuals can develop, innovate and grow in the world dominated by new technology and human interaction.

The globally respected researcher and mentor has a pocket full of titles to choose from. Together with a company carrying his name, Esko Kilpi lays the intellectual foundations for post-industrial work. He helps us to understand how organizations and individuals can develop, innovate and grow in the world dominated by new technology and human interaction.

Yes, she knows how brains work which helps her to help us understand ourselves better. The author of books such as Aivot Työssä and Keskittymiskyvyn Elvytysopas or as freely translated Brains at Work and Guide: Resuscitation of Concentration, Minna Huotilainen translates the findings of cognitive brain research into common sense and clear actions.

Dominic develops WW education strategy at Apple. Before that he had a direct role in the vision, design, and launch of innovative education products while managing corporate and business strategy for public and international schools, and startups. Most recently he was executive director & president of the Khan Lab School, which has been recognized for academic excellence, innovations, stewardship, and personalization in learning.

Esko Kilpi

Researcher, Strategist & Founder of the Esko Kilpi Company

Minna Huotilainen

Cognitive Brain Researcher & Professor at Helsinki University

Dominic Liechti

Director of Worldwide Education Strategy, Apple Inc.

Rethinking learning is one of the many things Lauri Järvilehto and Dare to Learn have in common. Our speaker alumnus is not only a philosopher and professor of practice at Aalto University, but also an entrepreneur and founder of the Academy of Philosophers. He combines thinking, learning and social impact.

The co-founder of Factory of Imagination and author of The Awesome Department loves to share his knowledge and energy. With playfulness and interactivity, Adam Montandon helps us unlock our full creative potential. As an educator, his results are unique: one of his students became the first Cyborg ever recognized by a government.

Simon Nelson is passionate about digital disruption. At the BBC, he pioneered in online content, working on their podcasting service and Radio Player before leading on the development of BBC iplayer. As CEO of FutureLearn, this passion and experience is now focused on working with universities to enable them to transform digitally.

Lauri Järvilehto

Philosopher, Entrepreneur & Professor of Practice at Aalto University

Adam Montandon

Co-founder of Factory of Imagination, Author, Innovator & Educator

Simon Nelson

CEO of FutureLearn

One of the traditions at Dare to Learn is to have the Finnish Minister of Education come on stage and share some views on the event’s themes from the government’s perspective. Li took over the role in June and will continue the wonderful tradition in September.

Heidi is a Doctor of Science in Technology and loves the thrill of learning which is one of her main strengths. She is passionate about transforming organizations and enabling teams to perform on the highest level. Heidi believes that the key to profitable business growth relies in people and their devotion to continuously challenge themselves and learn new skills. To achieve that goal in her own work, Heidi has coaching in the core of her leadership style.

Terhi is passionate about business transformations and how people cope with changes around them. She is a global expert in transformation analytics and applies data-driven insights to support her client organizations’ workforce in getting ready for the future. Having her background in social sciences, Terhi finds it extremely interesting in combining the current speed in technology development with the human side of the story – thus finding the best combination in human + machine collaboration.

Li Andersson

The Minister of Education of Finland

Heidi Reinius

Managing Director, Communications, Media & Technology at Accenture

Terhi Mäkelä

Talent & Organization Director at Accenture

Hungry for more?

Enjoy the Learning Capital of the World a bit longer and check out HEL we can!
On September 23rd, an official side event related to Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union continues boosting skills & continuous learning in Europe.

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Questions? Ideas? Contact our Head of Program Salla!

September 19-20, 2019Korjaamo, Helsinki​

​It's not just an event.It's a movement.