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Educa 2026
23–24 Jan 2026 Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Educa is the largest event for the education and training sector in the Nordics! The event consists Nordic´s largest exhibition in field and high-quality lectures that are free of charge to visitors, organized by the Trade Union of Education (OAJ). The extensive exhibition will showcase the latest educational tools and technical solutions.
Educa has established itself as a key annual event in the education sector. Educa 2025 visited nearly 17,000 education and early childhood professionals. Visitors attend this fair to familiarize themselves with the latest products and services, and to attend seminars. The high-quality seminar programme will provide a comprehensive review of what’s happening in education field and what the professionals are talking about right now. The event also features an international program.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Vocational Education | Public sector and authorities | Educational services | Printed teaching materials | Music | After-school activities | Work welfare | E-learning material | Liberal adult education | Teaching equipment | Recruiting and staffing | IT and digital equipment software | Newspapers and magazines | Audiovisual equipment | Study tours and camps | Organizations | Play, sports and health | Art education | School construction | Furniture and interior supplies | Nature and the environment | School health care | health education | coping and well-being
TARGET GROUPS
Professionals in education / Head teachers / Teachers / Directors / Students
Educa’s programme of lectures meets the VESO in-service training criteria. The various modules in the programme are designed for different target groups. The event’s lecture programme is organised by the Trade Union of Education in collaboration with the Finnish National Agency for Education, Finlands Svenska Lärarförbund FSL (the Finnish Swedish teachers union), Suomen Rehtorit (Finnish principals), the Finnish Association of Educational Directors and Experts, the Teacher Student Union of Finland – SOOL, and educational teacher associations – Matemaattisten Aineiden Opettajien Liitto MAOL (the association for teachers of mathematical subjects), the Federation of Foreign Language Teachers in Finland SUKOL, the Association for Teachers of History and Social Studies in Finland, Biologian ja maantieteen opettajien liitto BMOL (the association for teachers of biology and geography), Suomen erityiskasvatuksen liitto (the association for Finnish special needs teachers), the Association of Craft Teachers, Luokanopettajaliitto (the association for class teachers), Kotitalousopettajien liitto (the association for home economics teachers), and Äidinkielenopettajain liitto ÄOL (the association for teachers of Finnish).
Educa on social media
Key figures
Educa 2025
16486
Visitors
313
Exhibitors
3590
Exhibition area
89
% of the exhibitors reached their target groups very well or quite well
98
% of the exhibitors were satisfied with the event
86
% exhibitors will definitely or likely attend the next event
Visitor profile
Professional groups
Subject teachers 13 %
Class teachers 12 %
Special needs teachers/class teachers 12 %
Kindergarten teachers 12 %
Vocational studies teachers 8 %
Lecturer 4 %
Students 4 %
Industry sector
Early childhood education/day care 21 %
Primary school 20 %
Comprehensive school 13 %
Vocational school 12 %
Elementary school 5 %
Upper secondary school 5 %
Adult education 4 %
University 3 %
Decision makers
57 % of visitors are decision-makers or involved in purchasing decisions at their company.
Top reasons for attending
Developing and maintaining professional expertise 68 %
Following the programme 46 %
Networking and meeting colleagues services in the field 45 %
Exploring new products and services 43 %
Areas
Explore the areas of the Educa event and the participation options >> on our website
Map: Educa 2025
Participation solutions
Choose the most suitable participation option. When exhibiting, companies can book an exhibition space and order other necessary elements later – However, the easiest way is to book a stand package. Sign up as an exhibitor and study the terms of participation in more detail at emessukeskus.com.
Exhibition space
Booking just an exhibition space (raw concrete floor). All necessary elements can be brought to the stand or ordered from Messukeskus. Fully designed and equipped stands are also available.
Stand size: 4 sq m–
Price: € 155 / sq m
-Expostart € 670 + VAT (incl. socket 16A 230 V 3,6 kW and energy consumption, publicity and environmental fee) is charged from all exhibitors.
Sub-exhibitor fee € 450 + VAT
Info stand 4 sq m: € 968 + VAT (incl. Expostart)
Briefing € 370 + VAT/20 min
-Info-stand 4 m² € 968 + VAT (incl. Expostart). Limited spots available!
-Info sessions € 370 + VAT / 20 minutes
The rent for the stand does not include wall structures, electricity or furniture. The smallest rental space is 4 sq m. Value added tax is added to all prices. The organiser reserves the right to add fees to the prices, including after registration, if there are increases in tax rates and/or other official fees. The due date for the rent of the stand is 21 November 2025.
Stand packages
Stand package is an easy and cost-effective solution. Stand can be complemented into a functional entity with furniture and decorations that match to company’s look.
| Stand size | Price/sq m |
|---|---|
| 4 sq m | € 338 /sq m + VAT |
| 6-10 sq m | € 281 /sq m + VAT |
| 12-21 sq m | € 247 /sq m + VAT |
| 24-36 sq m | € 226 /sq m + VAT |
| 40-50 sq m | € 206 /sq m + VAT |
Stand package include:
- exhibition space (raw concrete floor)
- white walls and fascia made of a profile or standard structure
- fascia text or logo, both sides on corner stands (not included in stands with no fascia)
- carpet tiles (dark green, -red, -blue or -grey) or carpet roll (mottled grey, cardinal red, dark green, violet, turquoise, brown, fuchsia, white, yellow, black, grey, blue, red, green, beige, dark blue, graphite grey or orange)
- basic lighting (spotlights, one per metre, only on one wall in corner stands)
- constructing and dismantling, cleaning before the event
Please note that grey carpets are installed in case no other colour is picked. Changes and additions are charged separately.
Stand package is an easy and cost-effective solution. Walls, carpets and lights are ready; all you need to bring or rent is the furniture.
Stand package is an easy and cost-effective solution. Walls, carpets and lights are ready; all you need to bring or rent is the furniture.
You can also order a custom-designed stand from us.
Take advantage of our design and construction services. Contact us: design@messukeskus.com
Event channels
The event’s own channels support brand building, raise awareness and promote companies’ commercial objectives.
Website
+ 35 302 visitors
+ 196 557 page views
Social media
LindkedIn + 790 followers
Newsletter
Newsletters are sent to Educa visitors and exhibitor! Messages are actively distributed and widely read in the lead-up to the event.
SUSTAINABILITY
Events in a responsible way
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre is a sustainability pioneer in the events industry, actively working across social, economic, and environmental responsibility. Sustainability work is reported annually in line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.
- We organise attractive and safe events together with our customers that enable encounters.
- We are committed to making sustainable choices in all our operations.
- We invest in wellbeing of our employees and partners and in a safe working environment.
As well as creating experiences, events create jobs and support the economy. Last year’s events at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre generated a revenue stream of €245 million and 3 335 person-years of employment in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Contact information
Contact us – together we will find the right participation solution for you!
Terms of participation
The terms below apply in addition to the general terms of participation of The Finnish Fair Corporation and terms of participation.
- The invoice for participation is due 21 November 2025.
- Expostart € 670 (incl. socket 16A 230 V 3,6 kW and energy consumption, publicity and environmental fee)
- Stands with two storeys: the square meters of the second storey are subject to a charge which is 50% of the space rental.
- Any stand constructions exceeding 250 m are considered additional advertising space and are subject to an extra charge. Minimum charge is € 450.
- Joint stands: If the stand is used by several exhibitors, a Publicity and environmental fee € 450 is charged from all exhibitors. The company in charge of making the reservation is required to manage all other invoices.
- An extra charge of € 25 is charged if additional invoices need to be made when, for example, the space rental is paid by several companies, or the company contact information is being changed.
- The number of exhibitor’s passes and invitation cards depends on the size of the stand. The amounts can be checked from the webpages of the event.
- VAT will be added to all prices.
- Prices are valid until 40 days before the event.
- We charge €10 + VAT for a paper invoice. + paper invoice supplement.
Organiser
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, messukeskus.com
tel. +358 40 450 3250, customer.service@messukeskus.com
In cooperation: Trade Union of Education, OAJ