16.–17.9.2025
Hotel Kasnäs (Kasnäsvägen 1294)
Join us at the beautiful Kasnäs resort in the archipelago to discuss balancing marine biodiversity conservation and human activities in light of the research conducted within SOS during the centre’s first year in action!
During this two-day event, we will share preliminary results and progress of the various SOS workpackages and invite our stakeholders to offer their input on these topics in workshop sessions. We will also hear two interesting keynote talks from Dr. Stefanie Ypma, Community Manager for the Sustainable Ocean Community at Utrecht University (Netherlands) and Dr. Leonardo Valenzuela Pérez, Director of International Partnerships at Ocean Visions (USA).
REGISTRATION
Registration for the event will open soon.
PROGRAM (subject to change)
DAY 1 – TUESDAY 16.9.
8:00–9:30 Bus transport from Turku city centre to Kasnäs
9:30–10:00 Arrivals & Coffee
10:00–10:15 Opening remarks
10:15–11:30 Keynote talk
Dr. Stefanie Ypma
(Community Manager for the Sustainable Ocean Community at Utrecht University, Netherlands)
11:30–13:00 Lunch
13:00–14:30 Workshops I
A) Balancing marine biodiversity conservation and human activities
B) Social acceptance dynamics in marine biodiversity conservation
14:30–15:00 Coffee
15:00–16:30 Workshops II
A) Balancing marine biodiversity conservation and human activities
B) Social acceptance dynamics in marine biodiversity conservation
18:00–20:00 Dinner
20:00–21:30 Bus transport from Kasnäs to Turku city centre (for those needing to return to Turku for the night)
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 17.9.
8:00–9:30 Bus transport from Turku city centre to Kasnäs (for those arriving in the morning)
9:30–10:00 Arrivals & Coffee
10:00–11:45 Plenary session
Results from day 1 workshops:
A) Balancing marine biodiversity conservation and human activities
B) Social acceptance dynamics in marine biodiversity conservation
11:45–12:00 Break
12:00–13:15 Keynote talk
Dr. Leonardo Valenzuela Pérez,
(Director of International Partnerships at Ocean Visions, USA)
13:15–13:30 Closing remarks
13:30–15:00 Lunch
15:00–16:30 Bus transport from Kasnäs to Turku city centre
Please note that the event is on-site only and online participation is not possible.
