Elämyspoukama
Free Tickets Available
Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm (GMT+03:00)
Elämyspoukama
152 Emäsalontie, Porvoo, Finland
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!
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.
Thursday 4 June:
4-6 pm Arrival and accommodation, bus transport from Helsinki city centre/Helsinki airport to Poukama
6-8pm 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: small group discussions
12 Lunch
1 - 3 pm Unconference, Session 2: small group discussions
3 pm Coffee break
3.30 - 5 pm Unconference, Session 3: small group discussions
5.30 pm Dinner
8-10 pm Sauna evening
Saturday 6 June:
8.30 - 9.30am 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: small group discussions
5 pm Coffee break
5.30-7 pm Unconference, session 5: small group discussions
8-10pm Dinner and social evening
Sunday 7 June:
8.30-9.30am Breakfast
9.30-10.30am Closing session
10.30am Bus to Helsinki Airport/Helsinki city centre
Accessibility at the Conference hotel Poukama
The main building is located on top of a hill. Some of the meeting rooms and the dining area are located below the hill. They can be accessed via a paved road down the hill.
The entrance to the first floor of the main building is barrier-free and there is an accessible toilet. The main hall, where most of the workshops are held, is on the same floor and there are no thresholds.
Discussions will be held in small groups and with the whole group. The main language is English, but groups can use other languages if they wish.
You can book an room that is more accessible. There is a treshold 12 cm high and the width of the door is 80 cm. If you have any special needs we recommend coontacting the conference hotel Poukama by phone +358 20 733 0000 or by email info(at)kokouspoukama.fi
Below is a picture of the main hall, where most of the discussions happen.
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.
Early bird rate: 310€ (incl. 25,5% VAT) (latest 20.1.2026)
Standard rate: 400€ (incl.25,5% VAT) (latest 15.3.2026)
After registation You will receive an invoice from Bodil Mickels Tmi/Sole trader FI18124757.
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.
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 that the igloos have dry closets, but no showers. Shower in the main building.
The view from an igloo in the picture below:
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:
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, Warsaw, Wien
Vueling flies to Helsinki from Barcelona.
Looking forward to seeing you in Finland! Your hosts (from left in the picture)
Lari Karreinen, CEO, head of SFiO Finland, SF facilitator, IAP2 licensed public participation trainer
Dr. Marika Tammeaid, Director of Development, trainer in coaching, professional supervision and leadership, and non-fiction author
Liisa Virolainen, Development Manager, State Treasury
Bodil Mickels, supervisior, mediator, educator
Also check out other Workshops in Porvoo, Meetups in Porvoo, Arts events in Porvoo.
Tickets for SolWorld/SFiO TRAINERS’ UNCONFERENCE 2026 can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Single room 540€ + Participation early bird 310€ | Free |
| Double room 433€ + Participation early bird 310€ | Free |
