The Nordic Network Days for Preschool 2026 are held in Västerås, Sweden.
This year we celebrate our 25th anniversary.
Theme
More than words – language and communication as keys to social belonging and play.
When and where
When: Thursday and Friday September 24-25, 2026
Where: The Steam Hotel, Ångkraftsvägen 14, Västerås, Sweden
Hotell, spa & konferens – Västerås nya hotellupplevelse | The Steam Hotel
Participate and:
- be inspired by research-based lectures and colleagues from the Nordic countries.
- gain new knowledge and practical ideas for your daily work.
- become part of a professional Nordic network.
- experience Västerås – the city by Lake Mälaren in Sweden.
Together we become strong for future generations – through knowledge, community, and shared Nordic values.
Invitation with program and registration
Registration open from: April 15, 2026
Last day for registration: May 15, 2026
Participation fee: SEK 3 200 per person
Invitation and program, in Swedish
Invitation and program, in English
Registration, in Swedish and English
Preschools to visit, in Swedish and English
Presentation of keynote lecturer Karolina Larsson, in Swedish and English
Presentation of keynote lecturer Oscar Björk – Mälardalen University, in Swedish and English
Each twin town contributes two shareshops based on the theme
Share work in practice, experiences and build new networks.
Shareshop 1 and 2 Akureyri, in Icelandic and English
- Investing in the Future – Equal Opportunities for Learning
- Quality Storytime with children
Shareshop 1 and 2 Lahti, in English
- Developing a language-aware learning environment in early childhood education and care
- Co-operation with parents and network on child’s language development
Shareshop 1 and 2 Randers will be published later
Shareshop 1 Västerås, in Swedish and English
- Building a Path Toward a Language-Developing Preschool –
Making Our Work Visible to Create Better Conditions
Shareshop 2 Västerås, in Swedish and English
- Movement – a conscious way to create interaction,
meaning, and communication
Shareshop 1 Ålesund, in Norwegian
Shareshop 1 Ålesund, in English
- Generational singing – Singing as a key to social belonging
Shareshop 2 Ålesund, in Norwegian
Shareshop 2 Ålesund, in English
- Beyond words: language and communication as keys to social belonging and play
Presentation Nordic friends cooperation
Nordic friends cooperation in preschool 2026, with year circle
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