What

Organised by the Finnish National Contact Point of the European Migration Network (EMN), the conference will focus on developing a shared, long-term vision for Finland’s immigration policy and promoting a more coherent and efficient immigration administration.

Against the background of an ageing population, a rising dependency ratio and growing reliance on immigration to sustain the population and labour force, the event will examine the challenges and opportunities associated with immigration. It will also address the different perspectives reflected in public debate, including economic, demographic, security, social and humanitarian considerations.

The conference will bring together decision-makers, civil servants, researchers and representatives of organisations to discuss how immigration policy can be approached as a cross-cutting issue, taking into account its links with labour market policy, integration, security and external relations.

The conference aims to encourage dialogue between different stakeholders and identify common ground for shaping Finland’s immigration policy in the years ahead.

Where

The conference will take place at Scandic Helsinki Hub, Annankatu 18, Helsinki, Finland. 
Online participation will also be available.

When

12 November 2026, 08:45–16:30 (UTC+3)

More information

Registration for online participation is open until 10 November 2026. Registration for in-person participation is closed.

Further information, including the conference programme and concept note, is available on the EMN Finland website. For further enquiries, please contact emn@migri.fi.