What

In Finland, a new Integration Act (681/2023) entered into force at the beginning of 2025, concurrently with the reform of public services aimed at promoting employment and economic development. As a result of the reform, the responsibility for organising integration services was transferred to municipalities and the municipal employment authorities, and the third sector's role in the promotion of immigrant integration was strengthened.

In this context, the conference will provide an overview of the new set of integration services and the changed role of municipalities. The event will also feature analyses of the subject by international and Finnish experts in immigrant integration, as well as the reflections of experts by experience. The results of the EMN Inform on "Language and literacy support measures for adult beneficiaries of international protection" in EU/OECD countries will also be presented at the conference.

The second half of the conference will consist of a panel discussion on what aspects of integration are effective, which aspects involve ongoing challenges, and what needs are addressed by the new services introduced by the reforms. The panellists will include experts by experience in the field of immigrant integration, professionals from the municipal sector, and ministry representatives. 

When

On 19 November 2025.

Where

The conference takes place in Helsinki, Finland.
Online participation is also available.

More information

You can find all useful information, including the conference programme, concept note and registration modalities, on this conference page.