Promotion of Vascular Health and Prevention of Vascular Morbidity

The joint three-day symposium of the Paavo Nurmi Foundation and the Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation brings together leading experts in cardiovascular disease and public health from around the world.  The state-of –the-art lectures focus on promotion of vascular health and prevention of vascular morbidity.

  • The symposium will be held from 12 to 14 August 2026
  • Brings together researchers from around the world
  • Cutting-edge lectures on current topics
  • The venue is Haikko Manor in Porvoo

Information about the event

Accommodation

The symposium will be held in Porvoo, at Haikko Manor, which is only a half-hour drive from Helsinki. The manor, spa and conference hotel, which has a rich history, was opened in 1966 – the main building itself dates back to 1913. Over the years, it has served numerous times as an atmospheric venue for the Paavo Nurmi Foundation’s symposia.

Cooperation

The symposium is organized in cooperation with the Paavo Nurmi and Yrjö Jahnsson foundations. The Paavo Nurmi Foundation, founded in 1968, promotes research into cardiovascular disease and general public health in Finland. The Yrjö Juho Vainio Foundation was founded in 1960 to promote public health and healthy lifestyles.