Lecture: Preparedness Director Markku Saari, YLE

Preparedness Director Markku Saari, YLE: Media preparedness and operations during exceptional circumstances

Markku Saari works as a preparedness director at YLE and is also responsible for YLE's situation management. During his over 30-year career at YLE, he has worked as a journalist, trainer, and team leader. In his presentation, Saari addresses mental resilience and the role of media - particularly YLE - during exceptional circumstances. He also discusses trust and campfire stories, and Tiny Two is included in the programme. Greetings from Ukraine are also part of the event.

Venue: Luumäki municipal building, council chamber 2nd floor, Linnalantie 33, 54500 Taavetti. Free admission.

The lecture is part of the Kotkaniemi Museum's "Independent Finland" lecture series. Note! Lectures are not held at Kotkaniemi, but at separately announced venues in both Lappeenranta and Luumäki.