CIRRUS Product Design Teachers Meeting will take place on 15–17 April 2026 in Tartu, Estonia
The CIRRUS Product Design Teachers Meeting will take place on 15–17 April 2026 in Tartu, Estonia, hosted by Pallas University of Applied Sciences.
The aim of the meeting is to bring together teachers, researchers, and programme leaders engaged in product design education to share teaching approaches, discuss emerging challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration within the Nordic–Baltic region.
Preliminary Schedule
April 15
Arrival
16:00–18:00 Cultural programme: Letterpress workshop at TYPA (optional)
19:00 Dinner at Metsik Pizza*
21:00 Evening hangout at Barlova*
* at own expense
April 16
09:00–09:30 Registration
09:30–10:00 Welcome & keynote
10:00–10:45 Tour de Schools
– What is the main focus of product design in your school?
– What is a key challenge you have been dealing with recently?
10:45–11:15 Coffee break
11:15–12:00 Tour de Schools (continued)
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–14:30 Workshop sessions:
• Best teaching methods: success stories and failures
• Integrating sustainability into product design education
14:30–14:50 Coffee break
14:50–15:20 Workshop summaries
15:20–15:35 Coffee break / light meal
15:35–16:45 Guided tours of the Arts Campus (optional)
18:00 CIRRUS dinner at Kolm Tilli
April 17
09:00–09:30 Gathering
09:30–11:00 Sharing ideas & closing remarks
11:00–12:30 Light meal / free time
12:30–14:00 Cultural programme: visit to the Estonian National Museum (optional)
Departure
Please note that the programme may be subject to minor changes or additions.
Additional questions to: Kadi Kivimäe kadi.kivimae@pallasart.ee
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own accommodation. Below are some recommended options in Tartu. Special rates and discount codes are available where indicated.
- Hotel Tartu
Address: Soola 3, Tartu
Website: http://www.tartuhotell.ee
Room options:
Standard Twin
Single use: EUR 59.00 / room / night
Double use: EUR 67.00 / room / night
Superior Twin
Single use: EUR 69.00 / room / night
Double use: EUR 82.00 / room / night
The price includes buffet breakfast, free parking in front of and behind the hotel (subject to availability), wireless internet in the room, morning sauna access at the hotel’s sauna centre, and use of the gym. Swimwear is required for using the sauna facilities.
Discount code: CIRRUS
- Hektor Design Hostel
Address: Riia Street 26, Tartu
Website: https://www.hektorstay.com
Room rates are dynamic and depend on availability. A 35% discount off public rates is available when booking through the hostel’s website using the discount code below.
Hektor Design Hostel is automated, and the reception is contactless.
Discount code: CIRRUS
Booking link
- Villa Margaretha
Address: Tähe 11, Tartu
Website: http://www.margaretha.ee
Single room: EUR 60 / night
Double room: EUR 70 / night
Prices include breakfast.
Discount code: PALLAS
Practical information
- Participation fee: 260 EUR
Payment options:
• Via the Fienta ticketing system:
https://fienta.com/cirrus-network-product-design-teachers-meeting-2026
- Invoice payment via the university:
If you wish to pay the participation fee by invoice, an invoice can be issued by Pallas University of Applied Sciences.
Please contact kadi.kivimae@pallasart.ee to arrange invoice-based payment. - The check-in registration formfor the CIRRUS Network Product Design Teachers Meeting 2026 is available here:
https://forms.office.com/e/BxyGAA38Z9 - The preliminary schedule can be found online here:
https://fienta.com/cirrus-network-product-design-teachers-meeting-2026
Grant: You are eligible for CIRRUS teacher mobility grant. Fill in and ask your CIRRUS coordinator to send to sandra.mell@artun.ee. Then we will pay this out to your institutions’ account for reimbursements of the travel costs.
Photo: Pallas Gallery,