Launch Event: SOS Baltic Sea Art–Science CoLab
Welcome to the official launch event of the SOS Baltic Sea Art–Science CoLab, a new interdisciplinary community connected to the Centre for Sustainable Ocean Science (SOS) at Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU).
The CoLab brings together artists, researchers, and other practitioners interested in marine, coastal, archipelago, biodiversity, and sustainability questions. The launch event is an opportunity to meet other members of the community, exchange ideas, and begin identifying possible future collaborations.
The event is a half-day hybrid gathering that includes light refreshments. We begin with a short introduction to the CoLab, continue with facilitated roundtables, and close with joint discussion and an opportunity to gather informally for drinks. The conversations will focus on possible collaborations, shared questions, and what this community could make possible.
- The link for online participation will be sent to all registered attendees in the confirmation email.
- As you register, you are asked to select a specific themed roundtable to attend. However, to support balanced and productive discussions, we may assign participants to a different table.
- If you need to cancel your participation, please email us at sos@abo.fi
PROGRAM
DATE & TIME:
6 November 2026 | 12:30-16:30 EET
LOCATION:
ÅAU, Juridicum (Piispankatu 13, Turku) & ONLINE (Zoom)
12:30–12:45 Welcome and introduction to the CoLab
12:45–13:15 Short presentation from CoLab members and warm-up activity
13:15–14:15 Themed roundtables, part I:
Introductions within each group, discussion on shared interests
14:15–14:30 Coffee break with snacks
14:30–15:15 Themed roundtables, part II:
Continued discussion and identification of possible collaborations and next steps
15:15–15:50 Roundtables report back
15:50–16:25 Joint discussion
16:25–16:30 Closing
After the formal program, those who wish are welcome to continue the conversation informally over drinks in the city centre.
