Wednesday 25.6.2025 klo 12.00 – Saturday 28.6.2025 klo 20.00
Main Building
FESSH 2025
We warmly welcome you to the 30th FESSH Congress in Helsinki, Finland,
from June 25th to June 28th, 2025!
For the first time, FESSH is being held in Finland, and the entire Finnish hand surgery community is buzzing with excitement. Organizing this congress provides an excellent opportunity to connect with international colleagues, foster long-lasting friendships, and build enduring professional and research networks, especially for our younger colleagues.
The city of Helsinki combines modern and safe city life with closeness to nature. Architecture, design, museums, restaurants, and nightlife go hand in hand with the proximity of the sea, archipelago, and forest. You can experience the unique atmosphere of a summer night when the sun doesn’t set at night either.
The theme of the congress is “Innovations,” encompassing surgical and, notably, technological innovations. Fields such as artificial intelligence, 3D-based innovations, new imaging solutions, virtual and augmented reality, educational innovations, robotics, biomaterials, and advanced prosthetics are developing rapidly, also revolutionizing clinical work. Our fantastic program explores these and includes a comprehensive range of traditional academic hand surgery topics.
Dr. Francisco del Pinal from Spain serves as the scientific chairman of the congress. The high-quality scientific program is curated by a committee comprising renowned international hand surgery experts. There is a pre-congress cadaver course, a funded fellowship program, instructional courses, several special sessions and workshops, and an interesting post-congress course. With the Journal of Hand Surgery, there will be a Special Issue focusing on innovations.
Now is the perfect time to update your knowledge and envision the future of Hand Surgery. Take advantage of this opportunity!
Our congress venue is the masterpiece of architect Alvar Aalto, Finlandia Hall, situated by the sea in the city’s heart. The congress center, hotels, and services are conveniently within walking distance. Enjoy the memorable social program, the FESSH party, and the Finnish Sauna thrill!
Join us in Helsinki to experience the incredible journey of FESSH’s 30th anniversary year!
Additional information here
Start your evening at Finlandia Cafe&Wine wine bar or finish it off with dinner at Finlandia Bistro. We offer local food, seasonal flavors, and wonderful wines, always with a relaxed atmosphere. Discover Finlandia Bistro.
We take care of your belongings so that you can focus on enjoying the experience. During concerts and events, you can leave your coat in the cloakroom for a fee. When visiting the Finlandia exhibition, you can store your bag in a lockable locker. Locker storage is free of charge. Coat check service €4, available at concerts, but not every day.
If the journey home feels long, stay with us overnight. Two stylish, unique apartments at the end of Finlandia Hall offer peaceful accommodation right at the heart of the action. Read more about accommodation.
Tram stops 4 and 10 are located on Mannerheimintie, in front of Finlandia Hall (National Museum stop). The taxi stand at Finlandia Hall is located on the Karamzininranta side, in front of door K1. See additional instructions for arrival here!