Education & research
Dialogue in Action
How can we strengthen constructive participation and a respectful dialogue specifically in schools and in our societies in general? How can municipalities and other institutional providers of education and learning, principals and teachers support the development of inclusive social and emotional skills for students?
Past event
Date
9.2.2026Time
11.00 - 14.30Location
Hanaholmen, EspooEvent type
Free of chargeLanguage
Englishhow to lead and support wellbeing and constructive participation
Hanaholmen – Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre present the concept “Can we Talk?” with Penn Badgley and Nura Mowzoon.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
13.00 – 13.15 | Welcome Gunvor Kronman, CEO of Hanaholmen |
13.15 – 13.45 | Presentation of the Can We Talk?- concept Penn Badgley, actor, director, producer and author |
13.45 – 14.30 | Panel 1: Dialogue in Education We explore experiences of working with schools and students, highlighting perspectives from Finland, Sweden, and United States. We discuss how education can foster constructive dialogue, participation, and social and emotional skills, and consider the future of these skills in schools across different contexts. Penn Badgley, Actor, director, producer and author Moderator: Janne Wikström, Hanaholmen + Q&A with the audience |
14.30 – 15.15 | Break Refreshments and Mingle |
15.15 – 16.15 | Panel 2: The Importance of Dialogue for Democracy We explore dialogues as central building blocks for democracy functioning as a tool for strengthening constructive social participation and societal equity. How do we create space for constructive and inclusive discussions in an increasingly polarized world? What similarities and differences can we witness when comparing the dialogue culture in the Nordics and in the US? What can we learn from each other? Laura Arikka, Time Out Foundation Moderator: Ella Turta, Hanaholmen |
16.15 – 16.30 | Wrap Up and Concluding Words |
Penn Badgley and Nura Mowzoon will host a workshop exploring how interpersonal dialogue can be a foundation for social change on February 10 at University of Helsinki, read more here.
Contact details
Janne Wikström
Team Manager, Programme Manager, higher education and research
janne.wikstrom@hanaholmen.fi