Main Venue – Tampere Hall (Tampere-talo)
The main venue for CHI PLAY 2024 (October 14 to 17) is Tampere Hall (Tampere-talo). Tampere Hall is a prominent cultural and conference center located in Tampere, Finland. It is known for its versatile event spaces, including a large concert hall, a congress center, and multiple meeting rooms. Tampere Hall hosts a wide range of events, from concerts to conferences and exhibitions.
Tampere-talo is located at Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere, Finland. For more details about the venue, head to https://www.tampere-talo.fi/en.
Tampere-talo (Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere)
Pre-Conference Venues
On Day 0 of the conference (October 14), various pre-conference events, such as workshops, Doctoral Consortium, industry events, and welcoming reception will be held at other pre-conference venues, including Tampere University, Paidia, and The Finnish Museum of Games. More information about these venues can be found in the conference program.
Tampere University
Tampere University is a leading institution known for its innovative research and interdisciplinary approach to education. It fosters collaboration across a wide range of fields, from technology and health to society and culture. This year, Tampere University is hosting the Doctoral Consortium and workshops, providing a vibrant platform for academic exchange, networking, and the development of cutting-edge research.
Address:
Tampere University – City Center Campus
Kalevantie 4
33100 Tampere
Paidia – Living Lab of Play
Paidia is Tampere universities’ common, open space, where different events, education, research, collaboration and student activities can be held. The space is located in the Nokia Arena which is near University’s City centre campus. Paidia space and its modern technology enable science and research to be presented to also new audiences.
You can find the route to Paidia via Nokia Arena’s Entrance A. Go through the gates on your left and to the 3rd floor via stairs or escalators. You can also reach Paidia by elevator by going through Entrance A, heading to the right and taking the elevator to the 3rd floor. For more information how to get to the venue, please visit Nokia Arena.
Address:
Nokia Arena
Kansikatu 3
33100 Tampere
The Finnish Museum of Games at Vapriikki
Located in Tampere, the Finnish Museum of Games is the first museum of gaming in Finland, one of the first ones in the world, and one of the largest game museums in Europe. The Museum’s collection includes over 10 000 games and consoles from different eras, including Commodore 64, Atari and Nintendo. The museum offers an insight into the history of games, the development of the games industry and the impact of games on society.
Address:
Museum Centre Vapriikki
Alaverstaanraitti 5
33100 Tampere
