Baltic Sea Archipelagos Symposium 27.–28.4.2026
The first Sakari Alhopuro Symposium invites researchers, policymakers, business leaders, and students to Turku, Finland, to explore the future of the Baltic Sea Archipelagos and promote collaborative solutions for the environmental care of our shared sea.
The northern coastal areas of the Baltic Sea have undergone extensive environmental change over the past fifty years. The ongoing loss of biodiversity is not only an ecological concern — it is causing cascading effects on the economy and everyday life in the archipelago region.
Brighter Future for the Baltic Sea Archipelagos
The future is ours to shape. By effectively applying scientific knowledge in both policymaking and business, we can also turn the tide for the Archipelago Sea.
The Baltic Sea Archipelagos Symposium will follow up on current scientific findings and explore possible futures for the Northern Baltic and its coastal archipelagos. It will feature scientific sessions, poster presentations, panel discussions, and a vibrant social programme, including an informal Get-Together and a festive riverside dinner.
We warmly welcome participants from academia, industry, and government to join this important dialogue!
The Baltic Sea Archipelagos Symposium will take place in Turku on 26–28 April 2026. The event is being organised by the Sakari Alhopuro Foundation together with the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The Lieto Savings Bank Foundation will contribute to the event by offering free admission to 100 higher education students.
