42nd Annual Conference - 21st and 22nd May 2026 - Tampere
The most important annual forum of regional television media in Europe will be held on 21-22 May 2026 in Tampere, Finland, hosted by the public service broadcaster Yle.
Yle will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, and the Annual Conference will be part of the celebration.
The Conference theme Shared moments reflects on the way regional public service media bring communities together, and communities are also a significant part of building safety. The theme simultaneously emphasizes everyone’s right to stay involved in a world where the pace of change seems to be accelerating.
Join us for an inspiring Conference bringing together regional media professionals from across Europe to share ideas, experiences, and inspiration.
Through engaging discussions, case studies, and practical examples, the conference will focus, among others, on three key themes:
- Ultra-local storytelling and community engagement
- Reinventing public service media
- Tools that support digital and editorial transformation
Participants will also have a unique opportunity to meet the Prix CIRCOM Regional 2026 Winners and hear directly from the creators behind Europe’s most outstanding regional programmes.
This conference is designed for professionals working in regional and public service media who want to exchange ideas, gain practical insights, and return to their organisations inspired and better equipped for the challenges ahead as well as for everyone who follows and cares about regional media.
Join us and share memorable moments!
100 Years Old Yle Welcomes 42nd CIRCOM Regional Conference to Tampere Finland!
Yle - the Finnish Broadcasting Company is Finland's national public service media company. We produce content and services for audiences regardless of their residence status, wealth, age or gender. We are proud to have 31 regional news offices in Finland: 25 Finnish speaking, 8 Swedish speaking and two Sami regional offices.
Tampere and the Conference Venue
Tampere is a highly regarded city of excellence, culture, events and students, home to more than 260 000 people. It is proven to be the most attractive city in Finland! Moving around Tampere is easy by foot, on city bikes or on excellent public transport. Tampere is also the Sauna Capital of the world.
Our conference venue is Tampere-talo. Both Conference and the Prix Gala will be located there. The Welcome Reception will be hosted by the City of Tampere at the Old City Hall. These locations are less than two kilometers apart and if you walk, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Tammerkoski Rapids in the heart of the city.