University of Helsinki
Kaisa-sali (Room 7062), 7th Floor
3-4 September 2026
All times below are local (UTC+2)
For further information or to register please contact katalin.miklossy@helsinki.fi
9:15–9:45
Welcome – Steven Forti: Mapping the results of WP3
9:45–10:15
Inauguration of exhibition on Extremist Narratives
(University of Helsinki, Metsätalo lobby)
10:30–11:30
KeynoteKatja Valaskivi (University of Helsinki, professor in Religious Studies and Media Research)
Valaskivi’s background is in social sciences, media and cultural studies and Japanese studies. She studies technologies in religious contexts and beliefs and ideologies related to technology. Her recent publications focus on religion and AI, innovationism, epistemic instability and religion, media and populism.
Location:
Kaisa-sali (Room 7062), 7th Floor, Helsinki University Main Library
Fabianinkatu 30
11:30–13:00
Lunch
13:00–15:00
Think Corner Stage: “Challenging Extremist Narratives: A Framework for Effective Response”
Moderator: Katalin Miklóssy
Panellists: Steven Forti (ARENAS), Jari Tamminen (journalist, VOIMA)
Brendan Humphreys (University of Helsinki, Extremisms-Research Community, expertise: nationalism, exceptionalism, Western Balkans)
Otto Jokinen (Changemaker, youth network of Finn Church Aid)
Location:
Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki
15:00–15:30
Coffee
15:30–17:00
Roundtable: Circulation through Time and Space
MODERATOR: Katalin Miklóssy
Panellists: Claudia Jareño Gila (ARENAS), Hanna Toikkanen-Maher (high school history teacher)
Elisa Tarnaala (CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation and Historians without Border association)
Markku Kangaspuro (professor, University of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Institute)
Location:
Kaisa-sali (Room 7062), 7th Floor, Helsinki University Main Library
Fabianinkatu 30
17:30–18:30
WP3 internal meeting: edited volume
19:00–
Dinner
9:00–10:30
Roundtable: Circulation on Multiple Political Arenas
Moderator: Ana Yara Postigo Fuentes
Panelists: Jure Gašparič (ARENAS), Julian Honkasalo (University of Helsinki, Extremisms Research Community, expertise: anti-gender narratives and concepts of democracy)
Jelena Simic (Sorsa Foundation, project on democratization in the Western Balkans)
Sani Kontula-Webb (CULTURA-Foundation, Russian minority in Finland)
Location:
Kaisa-sali (Room 7062), 7th Floor, Helsinki University Main Library
Fabianinkatu 30
10:30–10:45
Coffee
10:45–12:15
Roundtable: Circulation between Media Platforms and Politics.
Moderator: Gwenaëlle Bauvois
Panelists: Sergi Soler (ARENAS), Marja Honkonen (The Union of Journalists in Finland and editor-in-chief of the periodical Journalist)
Gavan Titley (Professor of Media Studies, Maynooth University)
Location:
Kaisa-sali (Room 7062), 7th Floor, Helsinki University Main Library
Fabianinkatu 30
12:15–12:30
Closing remarks
12:30–14:00
Lunch
