Yhteispohjoismainen Sivistysviikko 2026: The Power of Nordic Bildung

Pohjoismaista sivistysviikkoa vietetään 5.-9.10.2026. Viikon päätapahtumana Kvs-säätiö (Kansanvalistusseura sr.) toteuttaa suuren yhteispohjoismaisen sivistyskeskustelun.

Paneelikeskustelu pohjoismaisesta sivistyksestä ja aktiivisesta kansalaisuudesta järjestetään torstaina 8.10.2026 klo 14.00-15.30. Kvs-​säätiön ylläpitämässä tiedekeskus Sopessa pidettävä keskustelu on hybriditilaisuus, siihen voi osallistua myös verkossa (Teams-​linkki).

Nordic panel discussion 8th October at 14-15.30 Finnish time (organizer: the Kvs Foundation).  A hybrid discussion on Sivistys – Bildung and active citizenship in Nordic countries.

The Power of Nordic Bildung. A Hybrid Nordic Panel Discussion on Bildung, Civic Engagement and Lifelong Learning

What does Bildung (sivistys) mean in today’s Nordic societies, and why is it more important than ever?

Join us for an engaging hybrid panel discussion exploring the role of Nordic Bildung in strengthening democracy, participation, wellbeing, and social cohesion. The discussion brings together experts from across the Nordic countries to reflect on how the Nordic tradition of Bildung can help individuals and communities navigate complex societal challenges.

The panel will examine the connections between active citizenship, resilience, lifelong learning, and inclusion, while exploring ways to ensure that everyone has opportunities to participate and thrive throughout their lives. The event is organized as a participatory hybrid panel discussion with speakers joining both on site and online. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the conversation by submitting questions and comments through the Teams chat. Facilitators will curate audience contributions and bring them into the discussion throughout the session.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, policymaker, civil society actor, student, or simply interested in the future of democratic participation and learning, this event offers an opportunity to exchange perspectives and learn from Nordic experiences.

Panelists
Norway: Ludvig Claeson, Secretary general, Norwegian Association for Music Education
Denmark: Lene Anderssen, President of Nordic Bildung
Sweden: Gustav Fridolin, folk high school teacher, former minister of education in Sweden
Finland: Olli-​Pekka Heinonen, International IBO, former ministry of education in Finland
Iceland: Hildur Betty Kristjánsdóttir, The manager of The Education and Training Service Center (ETSC)

Commentator
Björn Wallén, Chair, Finnish Adult Education Association FAEA

Facilitators
CEO Lauri Tuomi and RDI-​manager Heidi Kinnunen (Kvs Foundation)

Lisätietoja tapahtumista: Nordisk Sivistys Vika – Nordic Bildung Week