Saunologia launches Sauna Innovation Conference 2025 Showcasing the Future of Sauna

Saunologia organizes a new type of sauna event in December of 2025, on Tuesday 9th. Called the Sauna Innovation Conference this is the first of its kind online event aimed at people seeking deeper understanding of sauna technology, science and new inventions. The event will take place on Tuesday 9th of December. It will be accessible live, free of charge, across time zones from Eastern Europe to Pacificon Zoom. The program will consist of four curated talks, 25 minutes each. You will hear interesting, concise product innovation announcements from five sponsors (20 + 20 minutes altogether).

There will be 4 talks, each 30 minutes, including audience questions and answers. The talks cover various topics from physiological science to computer sauna simulation and toechniques of wooden thermal modifications. The program also features reflections from the author of Trumpkin’s Notes, Walker Angell.

Why to attend

Sauna Innovation Conference 2025 by Saunologia is the virtual gathering dedicated entirely to the future of sauna technology, design, and research. Accessible worldwide – from Helsinki to Los Angeles – this unique conference makes cutting-edge sauna expertise available to a truly global audience.

The free-to-attend, single-track online program brings together top international experts for a deep technical dive into the latest innovations shaping the sauna industry. Designed for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts, the event combines high-quality keynotes with sponsor showcases and live networking.

Program and keynotes:

The conference lasts for three hours, with a break in between two parts of the program. The curated keynotes include the following speakers:

Hannes Tarn, Head of Development, Thermory (Estonia) –
The process and benefits of thermal modification of sauna timbers

Corentin MacQueron, Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer (France) –
State of the art in modelling Finnish sauna thermal dynamics

Emma Reed, University of Oregon (USA) –
The physiology of Finnish sauna bathing compared to other heat therapies

Walker Angell, Author and Sauna Influencer (USA) –
Why the North American sauna industry has stalled—and what could reignite it

With sessions running from 5pm Helsinki (EET) to 10am Los Angeles (PST), participants across Europe, North America, and beyond can join live to learn, ask questions, and connect with peers.

Organizer Lassi A. Liikkanen from Saunologia notes:

“This will be a unique occasion for new and old sauna enthusiasts across the continents to deepen their understanding of sauna technology and research.”

Registration

Registration will be free of charge for anyone interested. Registration page is available at the Sauna Innovation Conference 2025 website: https://saunainnovationconference.com/registration

Sponsors

The program is offered free of charge thanks to our generous sponsors:

Gold: Narvi, Saunum, and Tulikivi

Silver: Nordic Sauna and Harvia

Bronze: Redwood Outdoors and International Sauna Association

For the up to date information regarding the conference, speakers and to register, check out the website https://saunainnovationconference.com/