Finnmark Ltd is the Co-Sponsor for Sauna LIVE @ Árdna at ISC26.

“The program, the lineup of people who are speaking, the minds that are coming together — it's a really exciting moment, like a zeitgeist of thought leaders and all the kinds of conversations that have been going around.”, say Jake and Max Newport about what their company expects from the Congress.

Check out the video interview below for more inspiring thoughts on sauna culture, the Congress and insight to the trade space.

Harvia is proud to support the International Sauna Congress, bringing together sauna professionals, researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. As a global leader in sauna, we believe in supporting the development of sauna culture, sharing knowledge and helping shape the future of the sauna experience.

bast sauna is the world's largest sauna tent company. bast is looking forward to ISC26 to support the spread of sauna culture and its health benefits.

Leisurecraft is attending the ISC to help advance the global sauna conversation - uniting authentic tradition, thoughtful innovation and Canadian craftmanship.  We are there to learn from the world's sauna leaders and strengthen the global sauna community.

Therme Group: “Im excited by the ways in which we can consider and take inspiration…”

Therme Group is the Theme Sponsor for Sauna & Health at ISC26.

“I’m excited by the ways in which we can consider and take inspiration from the precedent of the Roman Baths, where people from all parts of society met to look at art, listen to music, gossip, connect with themselves and others”, says Therme Group US’s president Robert Hammond about what the company expects from the Congress.

Check out this interview for more inspiring thoughts on the industry, the Congress and reflections on the wellness space.

Narvi: “We never compromise on löyly”

Narvi is the Theme Sponsor for Architecture, Technology & Sustainability at ISC26.

“We hope that every participant returns home inspired, energized, and confident that choosing to attend was a worthwhile decision”, says Narvi’s sales director Jesse Hämäläinen about what the company expects from the Congress.

Check out this interview for more inspiring thoughts on the industry, the Congress and the quest for the perfect löyly.

Mikkel Aaland is back with a new book, and finally making the one that made him famous, available again.

This special edition is available exclusively for pre-order by attendees of International Sauna Congress 2026! Order now, pick it up in Oslo! The official release will happen in the Naustet Sauna Book Café during the congress, where Mikkel Aaland will be giving a talk about this book. So make sure you check the program and plan your congress activities!

We're thrilled to introduce the International Sauna Congress 2026 poncho — a limited edition piece of wearable congress history, crafted exclusively for ISC26 attendees.

Here's the best part: if you're coming to ISC 2026, you don't need to worry about postage. Pre-order your poncho by 15th August, and it'll be waiting for you when you arrive at the congress in September. Easy!

We're thrilled to introduce the official International Sauna Congress 2026 sauna hat — a limited edition piece of wearable congress history, crafted exclusively for ISC26 attendees.

Here's the best part: if you're coming to ISC 2026, you don't need to worry about postage. Pre-order your hat now, and it'll be waiting for you when you arrive at the congress in September. Easy!

TechnoAlpin chose to sponsor the International Sauna Congress 2026 because the event brings together the people shaping the future of sauna culture. As cooling becomes an increasingly important part of the overall sauna journey, the congress offers a valuable setting to exchange knowledge, explore new approaches and contribute to the continued development of meaningful hot-cold experiences.

Luhta Saunawear creates finely crafted and pure home textiles and accessories. We believe in uncomplicated homes. The vividness and tranquility of the Nordic nature is our source of inspiration.

Saunamekko is proud to sponsor the International Sauna Congress 2026. We share its commitment to sauna culture, education, and community, and believe that as more people discover the ritual, good design can help make it more welcoming for everyone.

“I am more comfortable bathing naked, regardless of who I am with”, writes author of Sweat, Mikkel Aaland. But that doesn’t go for everyone.

We're excited to announce that Sauna Channel is joining the XIX International Sauna Congress this September in Oslo as an official partner. 

The American production company has spent the last several years documenting sauna and bathing cultures around the world, and will now bring that work directly into the congress — screening films inside the Árdna sauna at SALT, premiering a new documentary about the Norwegian badstue boom, and producing a short film for the grand opening ceremony at Oslo City Hall.

Thank you to congress sponsor, Marinbastun! Founded in Sweden in 2012, Marinbastun was born from a simple conviction: floating saunas deserved better. With a Finnish founder, 15 years of marine production experience, and a deep love of sauna culture, the company set out to craft floating saunas that were as functional as they were beautiful.

Thank you to congress sponsors, North American Sauna Society and Finlandia Foundation National!

The North American Sauna Society, in cultural partnership with Finlandia Foundation National, is honored to support the International Sauna Congress as nonprofit sponsors—joined by a shared conviction that sauna is more than a trend, more than a wellness amenity, and more than a moment. It is a practice as old as community itself.

Thank you to congress sponsor, Nordic Sauna.

Nordic Sauna designs and builds custom sauna, steam, and wellness environments for residential and commercial projects. Our work focuses on authentic sauna principles, quality craftsmanship, and creating spaces that support relaxation, recovery, and connection.

Thank you to congress sponsor, Nordic Hotels & Resorts.

As a proud sponsor of ISC26, Nordic Hotels & Resorts is transforming the industry with conscious luxury and a lust for exploring. With our expansive collection of independent resorts and retreats, supporting this congress is both a natural responsibility and a profound source of inspiration.

Thank you to congress sponsor, HUUM.

HUUM is built on a simple belief: a great sauna heater should be the centerpiece of every sauna, not just for the heat and steam it delivers, but for the way it looks standing in the room. Good design and a great sauna experience are inseparable.

The world’s largest sauna event is five months away—and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver the best International Sauna Congress yet. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global gathering that celebrates sauna culture, innovation, and community!