CityDNA International Conference & General Assembly 2026, Helsinki
Call for Speakers: The Human Pulse of Place and Purpose
Beyond the Numbers, Exploring the Strategic Forces Shaping Cities
At a time when European destinations are reshaping their visitor economies amid global transformation, the CityDNA International Conference & General Assembly, taking place in Helsinki on April 22-24, 2026, invites members and partners to explore what lies before and beyond the data. The conference focuses on and fluctuates between moving from reflection to action. CityDNA members have already identified key political, economic, social and technological (PEST) challenges shaping our collective future. In Helsinki, we will turn those insights into concrete actions: policies, partnerships, and innovations that help European cities thrive. Behind every dataset, traveller flow, or KPI, there is human intent, curiosity, connection, ambition, belonging. Understanding this human pulse is now essential to creating competitive, resilient, and values-driven destinations.
The CityDNA International Conference & General Assembly 2026 will be held in Helsinki on April 22-24, 2026.
Timeline of the event
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
| 09:00–12:00 | Knowledge Groups Meetings / Board Meeting |
| 12:00–14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00–16:00 | Knowledge Groups Meetings |
| 16:30–18:30 | CityDNA General Assembly |
Thursday, April 23, 2026
| 09:00–11:00 | Plenary / Welcome Remarks / Keynote Session |
| 11:00–11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30–13:00 | Breakout Sessions |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00–16:45 | Offsite Sessions |
Friday, April 24, 2026
| 09:00–11:00 | Plenary / Welcome Remarks / Keynote Session |
| 11:00–11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30–13:00 | Breakout Sessions |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00–15:30 | Breakout Sessions |
| 15:30–16:00 | Plenary / Closing Remarks / Final Session |