Program
What you see here is a preliminary version of the congress program – just to give you a taste of what’s coming. The full and detailed program will be ready in spring 2026. Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for exciting content, great conversations, and inspiring moments.
Thursday September 24th
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Get ready for the grand opening at Oslo City Hall, in the same, majestic room as the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year.
We’ll take a deep dive into Norwegian badstue culture and experience world class cultural entertainment, followed by a reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Oslo, Anne Lindboe.
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All congress participants are invited to enjoy a full night at The Well, the largest and most comprehensive spa in the Nordics, with numerous saunas, pools and showers in and around a lush forest.
Transportation will be provided for all participants from Oslo City Hall to The Well.
Friday September 25th
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A full day of conference program at congress headquarters SALT Art & Music on four thematic stages:
Sauna & Health
Global Sauna Culture
Architecture, Technology & Sustainability
Sauna LIVE @ Árdna
Saunas will be open through the day.
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Get ready for a full night exploring the iconic floating sauna villages of the Oslo fjord, in cooperation with Oslo Sauna Association and KOK.
Saturday September 26th
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A full day of conference program at congress headquarters SALT Art & Music on four thematic stages:
Sauna & Health
Global Sauna Culture
Architecture, Technology & Sustainability
Sauna LIVE @ Árdna
Saunas will be open through the day.
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On the final night of the congress, we invite you to an epic Badstufest with music, food, drinks, open saunas and hundreds of fellow sauna enthusiasts.