Organizers
University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK)
The University of Art and Design Helsinki is an international university specialising in design, audiovisual communication, art education and art. Established in 1871, it is the largest art and design university in the Nordic countries and one of the most prestigious in the world. The university has six schools with 1,900 students. In 2006, the university awarded 235 master's degrees and 10 doctorates. The share of foreign students at the University of Art and Design Helsinki is 18.5%. The annual budget of the university last year was €35 million, of which €7 million was external funding. The university staff number 450.
The Academic Conference takes place in the University of Art and Design Helsinki.