{"id":719,"date":"2020-12-22T13:05:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T11:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitjyvaskyla.fi\/ammattilaisille\/?page_id=719"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:16:10","slug":"congress-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitjyvaskyla.fi\/professionals\/en\/jcb\/congress-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Congress Ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Congress Ambassador<\/h1>
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Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Convention Bureau (JCB) works actively with the researchers and professors at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 in order to attract international scientific seminars, congresses and conferences to Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.<\/p>\n

The Convention Bureau and the university strengthen the collaboration by nominating a new position, Congress Ambassador. The Ambassador encourages scientists to organize congresses or conferences, and contribute to international scientific discussions.<\/p>\n

With the yearly nomination of an Ambassador, it is possible to convey the significance of scientific conferences in behalf of the ambassador, the university and the city itself. The Ambassador is an active member of the international scientific organizations of his\/her own field. In addition, the Ambassador represents the university and Finnish scientific expertise and research in general when attending different international events and congresses.<\/p>\n

JCB and its network offer assistance in organizing congresses and conferences. The Ambassador\u2019s role is to share his\/her experiences of organizing conferences to colleagues and lower the threshold for other scientists to begin the process. It is especially important to raise interest and awareness among the younger researchers.<\/p>\n

Any person of science, who has the merits to represent the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and the university, can be nominated for the position. Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Convention Bureau\u2019s members choose the Ambassador from the nominated persons.<\/p>\n

If you want to nominate a person for Congress Ambassador, please contact Jaana Ruponen (Marketing Manager) jaana.ruponen (at) jyvaskyla.fi or Anu Mustonen (Head of Relations) anu.mustonen (at) jyu.fi.<\/p>\n

In the message, tell the person\u2019s name, title and organization and give reasons why the person would be suitable for the position.<\/p>\n

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Congress Ambassador 2026<\/h2>

Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4\u2019s Congress Ambassador in 2026 is Mih\u00e1ly Szer\u00f3vay<\/strong>, Professor of Practice in Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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10 reasons to organise an international congress in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/h2>
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Associate Professor Arja S\u00e4\u00e4kslahti, the Congress Ambassador for 2025, lists 10 reasons why it pays to organise an international congress in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 \u2013 and especially on the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 campus.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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1. It is good to show our work to others<\/h3>
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The University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 (JYU) is a multidisciplinary and internationally highly renowned university in many fields. By organising scientific congresses, we make our University\u2019s research better known while also strengthening our international position.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world<\/h3>
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Every time I arrive on campus, my eyes rest on the beautiful, harmonic composition of natural elements and University buildings. It gives you a boost for the day first thing in the morning! Although I have not visited all the campuses in the world, our congress visitors have commented on our campus so much over the years that this is no exaggeration. Visitors also enjoy the feeling that they feel like valued guests here. That feeling leaves a stronger memory than congresses held at big conference venues that tend to be similar from one event to another.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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3. The scale of our city is perfect for congress visitors<\/h3>
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In Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, accommodation is available mostly within walking distance. Moving around is easy and simple, and you don\u2019t need to be concerned about bus or train timetables. At our congresses people can concentrate on the actual event and joint activities with colleagues outside the congress programme.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Nature, balance and the desire to maintain planetary well-being<\/h3>
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Nature is spread across the campus area, and within walking distance you can find other fascinating locations: Harju ridge, many lakes, Tourujoki river, Laajavuori, Ladun Maja area, as well as various nature paths and camping areas\u2026 everyman\u2019s rights, berry and mushroom picking time in autumn. We have four distinct seasons. For Finns, these are everyday things, but for many congress visitors these can be something truly new.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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5. The Finnish education system, unique teacher education with training schools<\/h3>
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The Finnish school system has its origins in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, and on our campus the spirit of Finnish education lives on. We should carefully cultivate and maintain the spirit of the Athens of Finland and provide opportunities for our congress visitors to get acquainted with our unique education system and its underlying thinkers. The ideal of teachers as bringing enlightenment to the people becomes clear and our understanding increases of the great footsteps we are following in. The campus guides have also been highly praised by visitors!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Diversity: Students from across Finland and around the world. <\/h3>
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Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 is not only the Athens of Finland, but also a kind of national melting pot. Our students come from different parts of Finland, helping to make the spirit of our University more communal, open, friendly, safe, and diverse. And more and more international students are adapting to the local conditions, despite the darkness of winter.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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7. The University\u2019s own facilities enable a range of events<\/h3>
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Our University understands the significance of congresses and offers support for congress organisers. The University\u2019s facilities are optimal for congresses of 100 to 500 people, but the auditorium of the Main Building enables events for up to 700 persons. The first step is to negotiate and reserve different facilities for different needs. This is followed by a carefully prepared budget to finalize the arrangements for the start of the congress. JYU Congress Organiser\u2019s Guide includes everything you need to know, and answers to other questions can be found simply by asking!<\/p>\n

Faculties and departments often struggle with financing congress participation for their staff and postgraduate students. Organising an international congress offers an excellent chance for staff to participate in congresses, as the costs are much lower than those required for one or two researchers to travel abroad for a congress.<\/p>\n

From this perspective, congresses hosted here represent cost savings!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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8. The Finnish mentality and work ethic<\/h3>
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We Finns still have a reputation as steady, trustworthy and friendly colleagues who act ethically and invest in quality. Our congress visitors have often commented that Finns \u2013 and in this case especially the people of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 \u2013 are like the nature surrounding them: kind, well-balanced and peace-loving people, ready with help or advice whenever needed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Architecture<\/h3>
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Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 features interesting architectural areas right next to the University. Alvar Aalto<\/strong> is unique and important \u2013 and provides a great asset. But there is also the unique \u00c4lyl\u00e4 area: Wivi L\u00f6nn <\/strong>was the first female architect in Finland to establish her own office. Buildings designed by her can be seen not only in the \u00c4lyl\u00e4 area, but also within walking distance from the campus.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Rich, unique sport culture<\/h3>
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In different seasons, we can offer congress visitors some glimpses of Finnish sport culture. We have strong traditions in sports that are often lesser known in global terms, and which make use of different seasons. Our national sport culture is represented, among others, by women\u2019s gymnastics, Finnish baseball, bandy, skiing as well as somewhat newer sports such as ice hockey, figure skating, floorball, frisbee golf, and more.<\/p>\n

Would you dare to offer to winter congress visitors a chance to try sledding, winter swimming, or ice skating? I have, and it has been well worth it \u2013 many visitors became immediate fans of Finland and Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 \u2026 and they are among the first to register whenever they hear that there is a congress in their field being held in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.<\/p>\n

Arja S\u00e4\u00e4kslahti is Associate Professor of Sport Pedagogy in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/em>, University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/em><\/a>. 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