Virtual only, free to attend
Sauna Innovation Conference is the first online event of its kind, aimed at anyone seeking a deeper understanding of sauna technology, science, and new inventions. The event will take place on Tuesday 9 December and will be accessible live, free of charge, across time zones from Eastern Europe to the Pacific. Attendees can join and register for free. The programme will feature four curated talks, 30 minutes each, along with concise product innovation announcements from five sponsors (20 + 20 minutes in total).
Sauna Innovation Conference 2025, presented by Saunologia, is a virtual gathering dedicated entirely to the future of sauna technology, design, and research. Accessible worldwide – from Helsinki to Los Angeles – this unique conference brings cutting-edge sauna expertise to a truly global audience.
The free-to-attend, single-track online programme 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.
Programme
The conference lasts three hours, with a break between the two parts of the programme. 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
Event times across different zones:
5pm–8pm EET | 3pm–6pm GMT | 10am–1pm EST