EPUAP 2025 Conference at Finlandia Hall

In September 2025, Finlandia Hall hosted the EPUAP Annual Meeting 2025, the leading international conference of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP). The event brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives from around the world to Helsinki for a high-level scientific congress focused on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.

The conference was held from 24–26 September 2025 and gathered an international, multidisciplinary audience of several thousand participants, making it one of the most significant wound care and patient safety events ever organized in Finland.

Event highlights

Event: EPUAP Annual Meeting 2025
Dates: 24–26 September 2025
Venue: Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
Theme: Care pathways in prevention and management of pressure ulcers
Audience: International healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders
Format: Multi-day scientific congress with plenary sessions, parallel tracks, workshops, and exhibition

The conference focused on advancing global best practices in pressure ulcer prevention, treatment pathways, patient safety, and healthcare system development.

Finlandia Hall as a congress venue

The EPUAP 2025 conference made extensive use of Finlandia Hall’s renovated and flexible event facilities, enabling a complex multi-track scientific programme to run smoothly under one roof.

The venue supported:

Plenary sessions and keynote lectures in the main auditoriums
Multiple parallel scientific sessions and workshops in seminar rooms
Large poster and exhibition areas integrated into the foyer spaces
Networking zones and informal meeting areas throughout the building
Catering and coffee service for large participant volumes
Smooth delegate flow supported by clear logistics and modern AV systems

The exhibition and catering areas were centrally integrated into the congress flow, ensuring continuous interaction between participants, exhibitors, and scientific content.

A strong focus on collaboration and impact

Beyond the scientific programme, EPUAP 2025 emphasized cross-disciplinary collaboration and real-world impact in healthcare. The congress included interactive workshops, guideline discussions, and policy-level engagement aimed at improving patient outcomes across Europe.

The event also had visibility beyond the scientific community, supporting knowledge transfer into national healthcare systems and professional practice.

A reference for international healthcare congresses

EPUAP 2025 further strengthened Finlandia Hall’s position as a leading Nordic venue for international medical and healthcare congresses requiring:

Large-scale, multi-track scientific programming
Flexible exhibition and networking environments
High-capacity catering and participant logistics
Professional congress production and technical infrastructure
Hybrid-ready event capabilities and international accessibility

The congress demonstrated how Finlandia Hall can support complex healthcare events that combine scientific excellence, industry collaboration, and large international audiences in a single, integrated venue.