Registration for the Development Days 2026 Conference is now open (12 January–15 February 2026).
Find the registration form for the Development Days 2026 Conference here.
The Development Days 2026 Conference will take place on 26–27 February 2026 in Helsinki at the University of Helsinki (Main Building), bringing together researchers, practitioners, and activists engaged in development research.
Early registration is encouraged, as registration closes on 15 February 2026. Please note that the registration payment is non-refundable. Conference fees vary based on your affiliation and registration category (see below).
If you have a strong connection to Finnish development research, you may apply for membership in the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR) to access the discounted member fee. Please note that the membership fee must be paid before completing your conference registration. Membership information can be found here.
For any queries regarding registration, please email us at info.developmentdays@gmail.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Helsinki!
The registration fees for the Development Days 2026 conference are:
FSDR members:
- FSDR members, onsite participation (with salary, grant, or institutional support): 40 €
- FSDR members, onsite participation (without salary, grant, or institutional support): 25 €
- FSDR members, only online participation: 25 €
- FSDR members, participation covered by a funded project: 100 €
- FSDR members, BA/MA students, volunteers/organisers: 0 €
Non-members:
- Non-members, onsite participation (with salary, grant, or institutional support): 80 €
- Non-members, onsite participation (without salary, grant, or institutional support): 60 €
- Non-members, only online participation: 50 €
- Non-members, participation covered by a funded project: 120 €
- Non-members, BA/MA students: 10 €
You can become a member of the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR) with an annual fee of 30 € (ordinary members) / 15 € (student members) / 50 € (organisations). The instructions for how to become a member can be found on the FSDR website.