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 29, 2026
Participation fee: SEK 3 200 per person
Invitation and program, in Swedish
Invitation and program, in English
Registration, in Swedish and English – Registration is closed, for questions, contact monika.loving.nilssen@vasteras.se
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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