The 8th World Javelin Conference 
will be organized at Kuortane Olympic Training Center ​on
​20 - 21 November 2025

Supported by World Athletics

Practice-oriented program is a fantastic opportunity to collect the latest information and fresh ideas of javelin throw from top athletes, coaches and scientists. The conference will feature presentations, practical demonstrations and opportunities for networking and exchange ideas with your colleagues. Conference language is English.

​FEATURING

Tapio Korjus - Olympic Gold Medalist
My Way to the Olympic Gold Medal

Keshorn Walcott - Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion
A Champion's Journey - The Keshorn Walcott Story

Klaus Bartonietz - Coach of Keshorn Walcott

Kari Ihalainen - International Javelin Coach
Global Javelin Coaching, Similarities and Differences

Miika Köykkä - Biomechanist and Recearher in Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport - KIHU
Most Important Biomechanical Factors behind Long Javeli Throws

Tero Heiska - International Javelin Manager
Top Level Management of International Javelin Throwers

Leo Pusa - Coach
Secrets of Successful Javelin Coaching

Mikaela Ingberg - 3-time Championship Medalist
From Junior to Senior Medalist

Mark Fletcher - Orthopedic Surgeon

Tom Pukstys - Coach

Esa Liimatainen - PhD, MD, Specialist in Sport and Exercise Medicine

Stay tuned for more!

Kuortane welcomes the world's javelin family to the home of the javelin!

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME 2025

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WEDNESDAY 19th November
Arrivals
18.00 - 21.00   Dinner

THURSDAY 20th November
07.00 - 09.00   Breakfast

09.00 - 09.15   Opening of the Conference
                             Tapio Korjus, Kuortane Olympic Training Center

09.15 – 10.15  Global Javelin Coaching – Similarities and            
                             Differences
                             Kari Ihalainen, Coach

10.15 - 10.30  Coffee Break

10.30 - 11.30   Key Biomechanical Principles in Javelin Throw
                             Miikka Köykkä, Specialist in Sport Biomechanics
                             Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU

11.30 - 12.00   AI and Digitalization in Sports Coaching
                             Mikko Simon, Co-Founder
                             Sprint AI

12.00                  Lunch

13.30 – 15.30   Long Term Training Methods from Olympic Gold to
                              World Champion
                              Keshorn Walcott, Olympic Winner, World Champion      
                              with Klaus Bartoniezt, Coach and
                              Pentti Niemi, Masseur
 
                              Presentation + Demonstration
 
15.30                   Coffee Break
 
16.00 – 17.00   How to Develop Ligaments and Tendons in Javelin 
                              Throw
                              Esa Liimatainen, PhD, MD, Specialist in Sport and                                            Exercise Medicine
 
                              How to Recover after a Shoulder Injury
                              Mark Fletcher, Orthopedic Surgeon
 
17.00 – 18.00   Sports + Sauna
 
19.00                  Dinner




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FRIDAY 21st of November

07.00 – 09.00   Breakfast
 
09.00 – 10.00   Hyper Performance Actions by Champions
                              + Demonstration
                              Tom Pukstys, Coach
 
10.00 – 10.30   Top Level Management with the International                                              Javelin Throwers
                              Tero Heiska, Manager
 
10.30                   Coffee Break
 
10.45                    From Junior to Senior Medalist
                               Mikaela Ingberg, 3-time Medalist in Javelin Throw
 
                               Panel Discussion
 
12.00                    Lunch
 
13.30                    Secrets of Successful Javelin Coaching
                               Leo Pusa, Coach
 
14.15                    Coffee Break
 
14.30 – 15.15    My Way to Olympic Gold Medal
                               Tapio Korjus
 
15.15 – 16.00    Panel Discussion

16.00                    Closing of the Conference
 
17.00 – 18.30    Sports
17.30 -                 Sauna
 
18.30                     Dinner
 

SATURDAY 22nd November
​07.00 - 10.00      Breakfast
​                                Departures


THE PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES.

Conference fee 420 €

The price includes

• accommodation in double rooms for 19-22 November 2025
• full board meals 
• ​the conference program 
• use of the basic training facilities outside the program

Single rooms are available with extra costs 37 €/day.

Registration

Registrations for the World Javelin Conference will be opened soon! All the registrations will be made by using the registration form below. Please complete the form by 31st of October 2025 at the latest.

Registration is closed

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TRAVEL

Our nearest airport is Vaasa (110km). There will be an organized transportation from Vaasa airport to Kuortane and back. Option for flying  to Vaasa is to fly to Helsinki and take a train to Seinäjoki from the airport. to Seinäjoki. We will organize transportation from Seinäjoki to Kuortane and back.

Transportation schedule:
ARRIVAL Wed 19th November
at 18:10 from Seinäjoki train station
at 21:17 from Seinäjoki train station
at 18:15 from Vaasa Airport

DEPARTURE Sat 22nd November
at 09:35 to Seinäjoki train station
at 10:00 to Vaasa Airport

Organized transportation to/from Seinäjoki costs 25 €/one way and to/from Vaasa 35 € /one way. The schedule is changeable +- 15-30minutes. 
 You can also book an individual transportation with extra fee: one way taxi prices for individual bookings: Seinäjoki train station 85 €, Vaasa airport 215 €)

Train Schedules

Further information about
the conference

Accommodation &
registrations

we reserve the rights to cancel the conference if there are less than 50 participants.