Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Press release 71/2026
13 November 2026
President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb will be in Äänekoski and Jyväskylä in Central Finland on Friday 20 November 2026.
The day’s programme begins at the Valtra tractor factory in Äänekoski. The President will be given a guided tour of the premises and learn about the tractor manufacturing process.
After the company visit, President Stubb will continue to Koulunmäen Comprehensive School, which also houses youth services and the local music institute. During the visit, the President will meet pupils from the school and take part in a Q&A session with them.
The visit to Äänekoski will conclude with a public event at Äänekoski Areena Pankkari, starting at 11.10.
The programme will then continue in Jyväskylä. President Stubb was awarded an honorary doctorate in Sport and Health Sciences by Jyväskylä University in absentia in May 2026 and will now formally accept the honour in person. After the ceremony, the President will deliver an address on the importance of physical activity and answer questions from the audience.
