SCHEDULE
The event will consist of keynotes, panel discussion and case study workshop. There will be ample time for Sauna, lake dips and networking.
Our venue Koerner Lodge is right by the lake and Saunas are 20-50 metres from the dock. Everything will be very close and easily accessible to maximize time to focus on what matters the most.​
​​Friday, January 17th​
15:00-17:30
Arrival & Check in
15:00-17:30
Saunas open and Socials (Light Snacks by the Sauna)
18:00- 18:30
Welcome Speech (Valtteri & Linda) + Indigenous Welcome Ceremony
18:30-19:30
Dinner
19:30-20:15
Keynote and QA by Valtteri (The Finnish Sauna) & Kyle (Homecraft) / The West Coast Sauna Scene - and What Makes it Special / Trends , challenges and opportunities
20:30-22:30
Saunas Open, Social and Fireside Hangouts​​​
Saturday, January 18th
​7:30-8:30
Optional nature walk, lake dip or Sauna (Only Loon Lake Sauna open)
8:30-9:30
Breakfast
9:30-9:55
Opening Day 2 / Meet our Sponsors with Linda
10:00-10:30
Keynote & QA by Viki (Ærth Saunas): Design , Architecture and value leadership in Sauna industry
10:30-11:15
Panel Discussion: Sauna and Cold Plunge Culture Creating Growth Opportunities for Multiple Industries. Host Alan Jalasjaa. ( Panelist: Dave Guu, Ismael, Valtteri, Andrew)
11:15-11:45
Coffee, tea , snacks and fresh air break
11:45-12:30
Mini Discussions Groups + Q&A (Choose your theme)
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Sauna design, build and technology (Host: Glen)​
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Community building in Sauna industry (Host: Linda)
12:30-13:45
Lunch
13:45-14:00
Adam Tanaka/ Greetings from NYC and the Culture of Bathing
14:00-14:30
VisitSaunas Presentation / Platforms Supporting Sauna Business
Tea and Niilo
​14:00-16:00 (Sign up)
Private Whisking Sessions Available
14:30-14:50
Coffee and Tea Break / Free Socializing
15:05-15:35
Keynote / Cold Plunging in Holistic Addiction Treatment and Recovery by Raj Bhattacharjee from Radiant Mind Recovery
15:30-18:30
Saunas are open with Snacks / Socializing and Networking
15:45-16:15
WIM HOF Breathwork Session ( Dave Guu)
17:00
Aufguss Session at Look Lake Sauna
17:30
Group Whisking Session at Loon Lake Sauna
18:30-19:30
Dinner
20:00 —>
Kick off for evening / Fireside Chats, Stories and Talent Sharing, More Sauna time.
​​Sunday, January 19th
​8:00-8:30
Group Cold Plunge or Walk on Loon Lake Trail
8:30-9:40
Breakfast
10:00-17:00
Saunas are open
9:45-10:10
Keynote Ionut Aron UBC, Loon lake Sauna and Research forest.
10:15-11:00
Panel Discussion / How to Get the Masses to Sauna. From luxury to weekly wellness routine ( Host: Linda)
11:15-11:45
Coffee and Tea Break
11:50-12:20
Keynote and QA by Garret Conover (Sea Otter) / Sauna Magic: Health, Happiness and Community & Exploring Sauna Traditions
12:30 -13:30
Lunch
13:45-14:20
Canadian Sauna Survey Results and Group discussion in North American Sauna bathing Culture and Q&A ( Alan and Valtteri)
14:30-17:00
Afternoon Sauna Socials / Networking
17:00-17:30
Closing Remarks ( event organizer Valtteri and Linda)
18:00
Departure
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