Humak Talks – Conversations That Awaken
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Are you looking for a speaker for your event, seminar, training day or organisational development day? Humak Talks experts bring research-based knowledge, practical experience and bold perspectives to the stage on current issues in working life, culture, leadership, wellbeing, multiculturalism, inclusion and society.
Our talks are not generic keynote presentations – each session is carefully designed with your audience and objectives in mind. We combine applied research, development work and practical field expertise in a way that sparks dialogue and generates new insights.
Whether you are looking for an inspirational keynote, an expert introduction, a facilitated discussion or a full-day programme, we will plan the content together with you.
Get in touch and let’s create a keynote for your event that makes an impact – not just sound good.
Oona Tikkaoja
Doctor of Arts Oona Tikkaoja has worked at Humak University of Applied Sciences as a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Management for nearly two decades. She currently teaches in Humak’s Master’s degree programmes, teaching Community Educators and Cultural Managers.
In addition to her teaching, Oona works as a visual artist. She is committed to bringing art into everyday life, which is why her work focuses primarily on public and socially engaged art. Her most recent area of development is animal-assisted art practice, where artistic methods are used to support the creativity of both participants and animals. Oona holds a Doctor of Arts degree and a qualification in professional teacher education. In 2024, she qualified as an animal-assisted coach.
Themes:
Creative methods in development work
Foresight and futures thinking
Socially engaged art
Art in everyday life
Animal-assisted art practice
Jussi Muittari
Jussi Muittari holds a Master’s degree in Sports Sciences and is an IFMGA-certified mountain guide. He has worked for over 20 years across Europe as an instructor and guide in outdoor and mountain sports through his own company. In these fields, risk management, safety, and decision-making are central. Jussi has also contributed to developing curricula and safety expertise for outdoor sports in various projects.
At Humak University of Applied Sciences, Jussi works as a lecturer and trainer in the English-language Adventure Education programme. He is particularly passionate about coaching advanced students in technical and pedagogical skills. In his free time, Jussi stays active in nature through climbing, mountain biking, and skiing.
Themes:
Decision-making for hikers
Winter hiking safety
Leading and instructing as a guide
Wellbeing in nature
Päivi Timonen
Päivi Timonen is an expert in online pedagogy and works at Humak as a Lecturer in Online Pedagogy. She is a passionate advocate for collaborative online learning, striving to make flexible, real-time, and community-oriented learning opportunities accessible to everyone. Päivi believes that online learning can be as high-quality and effective as traditional education when it is designed and delivered actively, collaboratively, motivationally, and inclusively.
Päivi is an experienced online instructor who has designed and implemented a wide range of online courses and is familiar with diverse online learning environments. Her expertise includes self-paced online courses, cMOOCs, collaborative learning, and microlearning online formats. She also leads Humak’s digital learning development team, promoting collaborative online teaching and learning as a strategic focus area. Additionally, Päivi is a doctoral researcher investigating a coaching-pedagogical model for real-time collaborative online learning.
She defended her doctoral thesis in December 2025 at the Faculty of Education of the University of Lapland.
Themes in Collaborative Online Teaching: Pedagogical design for collaborative online learning: How to design and implement high-quality, participatory, and interactive online courses? | Real-time collaborative online learning: How to apply a coaching-pedagogical model in various online courses or workplace learning platforms? | Pedagogical experiences in online teaching: Challenges and opportunities presented by different types and sizes of online courses.
Laura Päiviö-Häkämies
Dr. Laura Päiviö-Häkämies works as a Senior Lecturer in the Cultural Management focus area at Humak. In her current role, she follows the development of cultural management and the creative industries from a frontline perspective. Her daily work includes teaching, mentoring, research and development, network building, and advancing the cultural sector from multiple angles.
Previously, Päiviö-Häkämies has held positions such as Project Manager and Secretary General for the international organisation STETE, Cultural Director for the City of Kotka, CEO of Kotkan Meripäivät Oy, Secretary General of The Tall Ships Races event, and Director of Education for Mynämäki Municipality. In 2023, she was on leave from Humak, serving as the CEO of the Turku Music Festivals.
Themes:
Development of event management
Development of cultural services
City marketing
The role of culture in urban development
Cultural policy
Sikke Leinikki
Sikke Leinikki holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science. Her career includes extensive experience in a variety of workplace development projects. In recent years, she has focused especially on issues related to employees working in non-permanent employment relationships.
At Humak, Sikke works as Head of Business Services. Previously, she served as a team leader and lecturer in the Workplace Development programme. Working at a university of applied sciences often involves project work, and Sikke has led several development projects. She is particularly passionate about professional development of teams, advancing the green transition, and learning new things. Sustainability and biodiversity conservation are also important values for her outside of work.
Themes:
Changes in working life
Value-based development
Workplace wellbeing
Kai Lehtonen
Kai Lehtonen, M.Ed., has long experience as a lecturer in adventure education. He is an active entrepreneur, training various groups in backcountry winter environments, with a focus on freeriding and snow safety. Kai frequently lectures on adventure education and the safety management of outdoor activities.
His qualifications include academic studies as well as certifications as a canoeing instructor and guide, trekking guide, and snow safety specialist.
Kai is part of Humak’s Experience Pool. To book a session with him, contact myyntipalvelut@humak.fi.
Themes:
Technical outdoor skills: long wilderness treks, overnight trips, canoeing skills and expeditions
Safety management of adventurous outdoor activities
Adventure and experiences as tools for education
Adventure-education processes
Competencies and professional skills of adventure instructors
Leading and guiding nature-based activities
Arto Lindholm
Dr. Arto Lindholm works as a Senior Lecturer in Humak’s Master’s degree programmes. He has extensive experience in academic research, development work, and higher education. In addition, Arto is a versatile and prolific writer as well as an active participant in societal discussions.
Themes:
Environmental policy
Civic activism
Development methods
Participation in urban neighborhoods
Futures thinking
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Humak Talks experts are available for events, seminars, organisational development days, training sessions, and strategy meetings. We help you clarify your event goals and select a speaker whose expertise, perspective, and presentation style will best serve your audience.
We can deliver a single keynote, an expert presentation, a facilitated panel discussion, or design a full-day programme.
We combine research, hands-on development work, and strong presentation skills – our talks do more than inspire; they connect directly to the realities of working life.
You can reach us by email at myyntipalvelut@humak.fi or contact any of our speakers directly.
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Jarmo Röksä
Sales Manager Helsingin kampus
Sikke Leinikki
Head of Business Services Helsingin kampus