Webinar 10.4.2026: The role of real-time data in ending homelessness – Nordic insights

During the webinar, the speakers will discuss how real-time data can support municipalities, local administrations and service providers in preventing and reducing homelessness. The session will include practical examples from the Nordic countries, focusing on tools such as by-name lists, dashboards, and integrated data systems that support coordinated responses and better decision-making. You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the discussion.

Speakers: 

• Hermund Urstad, Senior Advisor at Husbanken (Norway); 
• Louise Marie Pedersen,  Director and Founder of Hjemløsninger (Denmark); 
• Marcus Knutagård, Head of Department and professor, Department of Urban Studies, Malmö University (Sweden); 
• Soffía Hjördís Ólafsdóttir, Head of Department for People in homelessness with Extensive and Complex Service Needs, City of Reykjavik, Department of Welfare
• Vilja Kamppila, Project Coordinator at VARKE (Finland); 

Register here

Date: Friday 10.4.2026
Time: 11-12 Helsinki time
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Online 
Language: English

The webinar is organized by the Nordic Homelessness Alliance. Contact person: Juha Kahila, Head of International Affairs (juha.kahila@ysaatio.fi)