Monday, October 20 – 3 PM to 7 PM
Consulate General of Finland in New York
605 Third Avenue #35th floor, New York 10158
Happiness Can Be Taught - hosted by the Consulate General of Finland in New York, this exclusive evening will be held at the Consulate General’s residence overlooking Central Park.
Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for eight years. Its secret: a world-class education system, innovative learning methods, and a culture that values well-being alongside achievement. Happy kids learn best — and strong cognitive, social, and emotional skills help children grow into resilient adults.
Join leading Finnish educational experts as they explore the connections between happiness, education, community, and innovation. After the talks, enjoy complimentary food and drinks while networking with education professionals from the U.S. and around the world.
Program
15:00 Event registration
15:15 Opening speech
Jarmo Sareva, Consul General of Finland in New York
15:20 Building Digital Trust in Education - The Finnish Way
Taina Mikkola, Founder & CEO of Elina Education
15:45 Keynote: The Finnish Secret to Teaching Happiness Through Character Strengths
Dr. Kaisa Vuorinen
16:20 Keynote:
Dawn Kikel, Multimedia Investigative Journalist
16:40 Sogger mom's story: Turning Gaming into Connection and Learning
Heidi Alasuvanto, Game Educator at School of Gaming
17:00 Networking
FEATURED WITH
Finnish award-winning keynote speaker and bestselling author, recognized worldwide
Kaisa Vuorinen
Dawn Kikel
Multimedia Invertigative Journalist
innovative edtech founder supporting early-years educators with AI solutions
Taina Mikkola
Heidi Alasuvanto
game educator aka Gedu, in the state of New York.
boost character strengths in every student and unlock their full potential
AI-powered sidekick: built for preschool educators
a Finnish social impact enterprise. Our mission is to transform screen time into quality time.
Happiness Can Be Taught
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Monday, 10/20/2025 – 3 PM to 7 PM
Consulate General of Finland in New York
605 Third Avenue #35th floor, New York 10158