Speakers

Inspiring

Whether the topic is reducing your footprint, maintaining a good well-being or impact measurement - practical tips and effective stories will be told on Impact Day! More than 150 speakers are expected to take part in the festival. Soon we'll announce the next speakers.

Jos de Blok
Buurtzorg, CEO

Jos de Blok
Buurtzorg, CEO

Jos de Blok is the founder and CEO of Buurtzorg (neighborhood nursing), a Dutch organization with more than 15.000 employees, offering community based (home) care services to more than 80.000 patients a year. Founded in 2006 with one team of four nurses, Buurtzorg has transformed home-based health care and it has created an innovative method for nursing care at home.

As a community based and client centered organization, Buurtzorg connects highly qualified licensed nurses and clients to create positive and proactive solutions that are effective, holistic, and sustainable. Organized in small autonomous teams of up to 12 nurses within a neighborhood-sized care area, Buurtzorg nurses bring groundbreaking synergy and experti se in a direct and connected relationship between caregiver and client. Buurtzorg has succeeded in reducing administrative burden for nurses, improving quality of care and raising work satisfaction for their employees (Buurtzorg was awarded five times employer of the year in the Netherlands).

Buurtzorg is supported by an innovative IT system and works without management structure. Internationalizaion started by launching in countries like Sweden, Japan, China, Austria, Germany, Denmark, France and UK.Jos de Blok is a nurse by education and considered a change agent in the Netherlands when it comes to the organization of community based (home) care. Before he established Buurtzorg he had several senior management positions in home care organizations including director Innovations for medical services.
Anete Garoza
1MTN, Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer

Anete Garoza
1MTN, Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer

Anete Garoza is a highly regarded international climate lawyer and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. She co-founded and currently serves as the Chief Climate Officer of 1MTN, a startup on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land in Africa by 2030.

Anete’s expertise in climate law is evident through her extensive involvement in the Voluntary Carbon Market, where she has advised on projects spanning afforestation, agriculture, and nature restoration. Additionally, she provides invaluable guidance to governments on implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Driven by her profound passion and a sense of urgency, Anete co-founded 1MTN to focus on high-quality nature-based carbon removal projects in Africa, effectively combating climate change and biodiversity loss and fostering equitable development.

Beyond her professional achievements, Anete actively raises awareness and advocates for sustainable development and climate law. Her advocacy efforts centre around catalysing the development of carbon removal projects, promoting investments in nature-based solutions, and advocating for robust regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on social co-benefit accounting.

Anete’s insights have been shared on global platforms such as COP27, the World Economic Forum, Africa Climate Summit 2023, and New York Climate Week. As a representative of 1MTN at the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerator and the Ambassador of Nairobi in the esteemed Top Tier Impact Network, she builds bridges between impactful investments and sustainable solutions for Africa.
Jaan Aru
University of Tartu, Associate Professor

Jaan Aru
University of Tartu, Associate Professor

Jaan Aru is an associate professor at the University of Tartu working on neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and the effect of technology on the human mind. He has published over 50 international scientific articles and two national bestsellers about the brain and creativity. For his efforts in popularizing science, he has received the national science communication prize in Estonia, twice. In 2019 he received the Young Scientist Prize from the President of Estonia.
Jeremy Schwartz
Former CEO & MD of Coca-Cola, L'Oreal, Pandora and The Body Shop

Jeremy Schwartz
Former CEO & MD of Coca-Cola, L'Oreal, Pandora and The Body Shop

Renowned for fusing sustainability with commerciality, Jeremy Schwartz is an expert in innovation, management and sustainability having held senior roles at some of the world’s biggest brands including Coca-Cola and L’Oréal. As a speaker, he offers businesses the opportunity to improve their brand, while putting sustainability and innovation at the heart of what they do. Jeremy’s insightful speeches shed light on how organisations can put the protection of the environment at the core of their operations without forfeiting profitability.

Jeremy graduated from the University of Cambridge after completing a degree at the University of Sheffield. He then moved into the world of business and was named Marketing Director of L’Oréal in 1992. During his five years with the health care brand, he relaunched the ‘Because I’m worth it’ slogan and established it worldwide. In 1997 he became Director of Innovation and Marketing at Coca-Cola. While in this position he created Coke Black, which over time has evolved to be Coca-Cola Zero and became a $1billion product. Jeremy’s career continued to progress and in 2002 he was tasked with halting a 10-year decline as Director of Brand Marketing at Sainsbury’s. Tackling the challenge head-on he delivered a 5% growth in sales for the 2005 financial year and set the platform for the business to experience 20 continuous quarters of growth and recruit six million new customers.

Continuing in the food industry, he became the CEO of The Sauce Co. He achieved award-winning success as the company was the Best New Supermarket Brand and Best Chilled Soup in the Supermarket Quality Food Awards, Winner of the Grocer. Branded Excellence Award. He held this role while holding a position on the Board of Trustees of The Against Malaria Foundation. Over 10 years after leaving the company he became Managing Director of L’Oréal. Again, as he has done throughout his career Jeremy experienced great success. He drove the company forward to become the number one cosmetic company in the UK after 30 years of being number two or three. He has also been the CEO of The Body Shop, where he launched the Enrich Not Exploit campaign, the companies promise to support a greener more sustainable planet. He was also largely responsible for making 100% of the products vegan, creating incomes for indigenous people and protecting endangered rainforests. The success of the business saw it win the World Retail Awards for Responsible Retailer. In 2018 he was named Joint CEO of Pandora and oversaw a £145million cost-saving programme and boosted the brand’s sales. More recently he became the Chairman of Sustainability and Inclusion at Kantar, Senior Advisor for McKinsey Business Transformation and Non-Executive Director of Revolution Beauty.
Minna Kröger
Elisa, Head of Sustainability

Minna Kröger
Elisa, Head of Sustainability

Minna Kröger (MSc, MBA), has well over ten years expertise in promoting sustainability in prominent corporations. Since October 2015, she has held the position of Head of Sustainability at Elisa, the telecommunications and ICT company serving over 2,8 million consumer, corporate and public sector customers in Finland and Estonia as well as internationally. Elisa was promoted to global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world.

In her role, she drives the formulation and implementation of Elisa’s sustainability strategy, overseeing initiatives towards mitigating environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring rigorous sustainability reporting.
Mohammed Qahtani
Qahtani_Speaks, Founder

Mohammed Qahtani
Qahtani_Speaks, Founder

World Champion of public speaking 2015. Five times TEDx speaker. Co-Founder of the Saudi Stuttering Association.
Martin Villig
Bolt, Co-founder

Martin Villig
Bolt, Co-founder

Martin VIllig is the co-founder of the super app Bolt, which serves 75 million passengers in 45 European and African countries. Martin has been an entrepreneur for 20 years and started and sold his first startup in 1999. Previously, he has worked in leading positions at Skype, Fortumo and NASDAQ Tallinn Stock Exchange.

He is a leading figure in the Estonian startup community, having co-founded the Estonian Founders’ Society and the Garage48 Foundation, which organizes hackathons across Europe. In 2018, Martin established an Education Fund containing 1 million euros to give impetus to new educational initiatives in Estonia. In 2020, Martin founded Code Jõhvi, a school with 200 students based on a next generation platform.

Martin graduated from the Estonian Business School. He is a father of two grown children and enjoys traveling with his family. Martin also enjoys hiking, various sports, and making the world a better place.
Clover Hogan
Force of Nature, Founder

Clover Hogan
Force of Nature, Founder

Clover Hogan is a climate activist and the founder of Force of Nature – the youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of Fortune 50 companies, and counselled heads of state. Her TED talk, ‘What to do when climate change feels unstoppable’, has been viewed 2 million times.
Erinch Sahan
Doughnut Economics Action Lab, Business & Enterprise Lead

Erinch Sahan
Doughnut Economics Action Lab, Business & Enterprise Lead

Erinch is the business and enterprise lead at Doughnut Economics Action Lab. His work focuses on transforming the deep-design of businesses to enable them to pursue regenerative and distributive strategies. Working with over 300 businesses, he created the Doughnut Design for Business tool, which enables businesses to engage with Doughnut Economics.

Erinch has a background in leadership across business, NGOs and government. He served as the chief executive of the World Fair Trade Organization, and previously spent 7 years at Oxfam leading campaign and programme work, including the Behind the Brands scorecard. Erinch has also worked at Procter & Gamble, the Australian government and established a furniture business.

Erinch is a board member of the Social Enterprise World Forum, fellow at the Post Growth Institute and a senior associate at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He holds degrees in finance and law and an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University.
Giedre Skucaite
Lendager, Sustainability Consultant, Constructing Architect MAK, BIM Manager

Giedre Skucaite
Lendager, Sustainability Consultant, Constructing Architect MAK, BIM Manager

I represent Lendager – an architectural studio and a collective force for positive change. As an architect and sustainability consultant, my journey is fueled by the belief that today’s challenges are opportunities to shape a resilient future. At Lendager, we navigate the complexities of sustainable architecture, harmonizing nature, science, and aesthetics to forge cost-efficient and future-proof solutions with a very high focus on waste materials, their unrevealed potential in the building industry, and the circular economy. We innovate, experiment, and strive to make a positive impact.
Heiti Hääl
Alexela, Owner

Heiti Hääl
Alexela, Owner

To be a successful entrepreneur, one must be able to say things as they are. Known for his straight talk, Heiti has been leading the innovative energy conglomerate AVH for over 30 years. What started out as a trailer rental has expanded into the most comprehensive energy solutions provider in Estonia. An achievement that is no easy task in this complex and ever-shifting field.

A true Estonian man who would rather spend his time at sea catching the next big fish – and of course, he is a vehement support of Estonian sports and culture.
Charles Ogilvie
Ocean Energy Pathway, Executive Director

Charles Ogilvie
Ocean Energy Pathway, Executive Director

Dr Charles Ogilvie OBE is a sustainability leader, entrepreneur, and political strategist. His career spans business; through advisory roles at major multinationals, successful startups in the renewable energy and energy services sectors, and politics where he was Special Advisor on Climate Change and Energy to the UK Government during the period they adopted their world leading Net Zero Target.

Charles has held senior roles in government including as the Strategy Director for the UK at COP26, helping a Conservative government to successfully host the world’s leading climate event; and as an international advisor, working with the UAE government as Strategic Counsel to the COP28 Presidency.

He is passionate about the importance of understanding the intersection of politics, business, and sustainability and is currently building Ocean Energy Pathway, a not-for-profit platform aiming to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind projects in emerging markets, as well as acting as advisor to a range of philanthropic and private clients across the global sustainability space. Charles brings excellent experience navigating the complexity of business aligned and centrE-right politics to achieve climate wins, and believes building resilient strategies for the transition both in business and for campaigners requires detailed political economy analysis as well as market insight.
Riina Sikkut
Minister of Health of the Republic of Estonia

Riina Sikkut
Minister of Health of the Republic of Estonia
Marius Banaitis
UAB VAATC, Environmental Specialist

Marius Banaitis
UAB VAATC, Environmental Specialist
Rasma Saule
UAB HRX, CEO

Rasma Saule
UAB HRX, CEO

Over two decades of logistics experience, complemented by degrees in geography and transportation law, as well as an EMBA. Recently certified by the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme demonstrates hers commitment to blending logistics with sustainability.
Jani-Mikael Kuusisto
The Warming Surfaces Company, Co-Founder & CEO

Jani-Mikael Kuusisto
The Warming Surfaces Company, Co-Founder & CEO

Jani-Mikael Kuusisto is Co-founder & CEO of The Warming Surfaces Company Oy, a 11/2022 spin-out from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. He is a seasoned, internationally experienced, business development professional at the cross-sections of the physical and digital worlds; with over 20 years in the field of printed and flexible electronics. Jani-Mikael has held business development and managerial positions in both large organizations Valmet/Metso and VTT, as well as executive positions in a few start-ups – e.g. Ynvisible Interactive Inc. He holds an MSc. Economics & Business Admin. from Helsinki School of Economics & Business Administration (now Aalto Uni).
Aleksei Turovski
Zoologist

Aleksei Turovski
Zoologist

Aleksei Turovski is an Estonian zoologist and ethologist, specialising in parasitology and zoosemiotics. As a renowned animal expert, he has appeared on many Estonian radio and TV programmes.
Vitalija Impolevičienė
Sorainen, Attorney at Law, Co-Head of ESG service

Vitalija Impolevičienė
Sorainen, Attorney at Law, Co-Head of ESG service

I am an attorney-at-law, a member of Sorainen Finance & Insurance team, and co-head of the ESG service group in our firm. Having practised law since 2003, I have extensive experience in the field of regulation of the financial and insurance sectors, product development, distribution and related disputes. I advise clients on sustainable finance and ESG-related matters.
Alistair Starling
European Diplomats, Managing Director

Alistair Starling
European Diplomats, Managing Director

Alistair Starling is a former UK Diplomat, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, where he assisted companies to trade and invest internationally for 10 years. He is multilingual, and levers his 20 year private sector / 10 year government sector, Business Development, Design and Innovation experience to achieve results within 1st, 2nd and 3rd sector organisations. Alistair’s native language is English. He is also fluent in Italian and German, plus intermediate French. Alistair worked in the founding teams of other start-ups, in the recruitment sector (The Cambridge Hub), internet design sector (IconMedialab), and therefore understands the pace and focus of the commercial sector. Alistair led complex government sales development across Europe and Africa for a world famous brand – Cambridge. He has two Master degrees (one from the University of Cambridge), and an Undergraduate Degree in the creative industries. Alistair is a confident public speaker, has presented numerous times on TV, and fosters active communities of contacts across Europe. In 2020, he founded European Diplomats, a diplomatic consultancy offering B2G and G2B services, where he acts as a Managing Director.
Loic van Cutsem
Beeodiversity, Director Partnerships

Loic van Cutsem
Beeodiversity, Director Partnerships

Loic is a passionate changemaker, curious learner and proud father.
Loic combines 20+ years of experience in CSR, Sustainability Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship both in the private and non-profit sector. He served as sustainability director for a listed company, co-founded several social enterprises and developed various support instruments for social enterprises, including an incubator, a crowdfunding platform and a global scaling support program.

Loic leads Partnerships and Development at BeeOdiversity, a nature-tech company.

BeeOdiversity help companies and cities to regenerate biodiversity and reduce pollution with unique monitoring solutions, data insights and tailored advice. We currently work with 100+ clients in 20 countries, monitoring over 120.000 hectares. For example, our BeeOmonitoring solution uses bees acting as natural drones to monitor pollutants, plant biodiversity and the impact of an activity.
Jaron Pazi
OCELL, Chief Commercial Officer

Jaron Pazi
OCELL, Chief Commercial Officer

Passionate about sustainable development, I have dedicated my career to corporate social responsibility and climate action. After leading CSR initiatives in the corporate sector, I transitioned to a role at a company focused on developing climate mitigation projects in the Global South, where I spearheaded business operations in Germany. In early 2024, I made a significant shift from the Global South to the Global North by joining OCELL. At OCELL, we develop local climate projects that leverage state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive data analysis to unlock the full potential of forests and make a significant contribution to environmental sustainability.
Kristel Aaslaid
Kritseldis, Board Member

Kristel Aaslaid
Kritseldis, Board Member

Musician, actor, entertainer.
Anders Larsson
SEB, Baltic Head of Sustainability

Anders Larsson
SEB, Baltic Head of Sustainability

Anders Larsson is the Baltic Head of Sustainability at SEB. He has a long career in Banking doing Mergers & Acquisitions, IPOs, providing Leverage Finance to Private Equity companies, Heading business units providing services to Swedish Mid Corporate clients as well as to large multinational companies at SEB’s international offices. Since 2016 he was been the Head of Corporate Banking for SEB in the Baltics, until the beginning of this year when he took on the new position as the Baltic Head of Sustainability at SEB.

He is eager to support the sustainability transition of the Baltic societies. A successful transition will increase competitiveness.
Ariane Coulombe
CDP, Head of Disclosure Europe

Ariane Coulombe
CDP, Head of Disclosure Europe

Ariane Coulombe is the head of European Disclosure at CDP. CDP is an international non-profit organisation that runs the global disclosure system for companies, investors, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. She has a background in political campaigning and in advising publicly listed European companies on ESG topics and policies.
Mikkel Schlesinger
CEBRA, Partner & Architect

Mikkel Schlesinger
CEBRA, Partner & Architect

Mikkel Schlesinger, a partner and architect at CEBRA architecture, brings over two decades of expertise in design and construction both within Denmark and internationally.

Renowned for his leadership on several of CEBRA’s celebrated projects, Mikkels portfolio includes the forward-thinking sustainable development in Nye, the Al Hosn masterplan and mosque, the innovative Experimentarium, and the visually striking Iceberg residential complex.

Additionally, his visionary approach is evident in the co-creation of the Reduction Roadmap, a collaborative effort with CEBRA, EFFEKT, and Artelia, aimed at steering the building industry towards compliance with the Paris Agreement and the Planetary Boundary for Climate Change. This pioneering initiative has successfully rallied over 500 leading organizations and companies within Denmark to advocate for building codes that follow climate science, demonstrating Mikkel’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible architecture.
Guntars Logins
Alpha Partners, Sales, Business & Leadership Trainer

Guntars Logins
Alpha Partners, Sales, Business & Leadership Trainer

Guntars Logins is a professional with 12+ years of experience in sales and sales leadership in the USA, Canada, Australia, Great Britain and the Baltics. He works with leading companies in different industries to elevate their sales and business performance. Guntars also teaches Sales courses at Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and ISM University of Management and Economics in Vilnius.
Evelin Heiberg
Orkla Eesti, Sustainability Manager

Evelin Heiberg
Orkla Eesti, Sustainability Manager

Evelin Heiberg is the Sustainability Manager in Orkla Eesti. She takes care that sustainability is integrated into all the activities and is an integral part of business decisions in the company. Having worked in food industry for over two decades and having MSc in food technology, she understands the importance of sustainable development on all fronts and the big role food system plays in it.
Erik Moora
Delfi Meedia, Lead of the Investigating and Fact Control Unit

Erik Moora
Delfi Meedia, Lead of the Investigating and Fact Control Unit

A journalist, political analyst, scriptwriter, former TV and film producer, and radio host.
Jani Vahvanen
Schneider Electric, Country President Finland & Baltic Countries

Jani Vahvanen
Schneider Electric, Country President Finland & Baltic Countries

I have a strong interest in leveraging technology for a more sustainable future.

To achieve it, I believe it’s key to combine world-leading energy technologies and renewable energy resources with real-time automation, software and services.

I trust that technology innovation creates solutions for the energy dilemma, but also impacts existing business models and requires new thinking and skills within the people and organizations involved
Esko Lehtme
SEB Bank, Product Owner of UX

Esko Lehtme
SEB Bank, Product Owner of UX

I am the Product Owner of UX in SEB Baltic. I focus on leading UX area strategy and managing the product design backlog. I have an extensive background in creating customer-centric design processes in organizations. My career started as a front-end developer, continued as a designer in multiple disciplines, and transformed into a UX researcher until I took the lead of the UX team in SEB. Before joining SEB, I consulted Estonian and Finnish governmental institutions and corporations on UX design.
Ken Smith
Bureau Veritas, Vice President for Sustainability and Safety, South and West Region

Ken Smith
Bureau Veritas, Vice President for Sustainability and Safety, South and West Region

Ken Smith
Bureau Veritas, Vice President for Sustainability and Safety, South and West Region

Ken got his education with an MSc in Environmental Impact and Auditing from Aberystwyth University and an MSc in Organisational Change from Buckingham University, completed while working at Anglian Water. As Sustainability Manager at the Anglian Water Group, his strategic execution and reporting led to the company winning the prestigious ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards.

Ken Smith has a long and distinguished history in corporate sustainable development in the UK and Europe, beginning his career as an environmental scientist.

Now as the Vice President for Sustainability and Safety for South and West Europe at Bureau Veritas, his role reflects the strategic integration of the company’s CSR strategy with sustainability across its operations and service offerings. Ken serves as the “CSR Ambassador” for Bureau Veritas in Europe. He is as a purpose-driven leader, focuses on value and cultural change. His approach, blending performance and integrity with ambition and humility, has led to significant business growth, doubling the size of the UK business.

Ken is also an advocate for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), achieving the Gold level Military Covenant. Additionally, he is a mentor to Aspire, an organization that supports people facing homelessness and disadvantage in securing fulfilling employment and safe housing.
Peep Pitk
Fibenol, Chief Development Officer

Peep Pitk
Fibenol, Chief Development Officer

Leading the way in a unique wood fractionation concept to shift the materials and chemical industry from fossil to bio-based raw materials.
Reet Aus
Aus Design and Upmade, Founder

Reet Aus
Aus Design and Upmade, Founder

Reet is a recognized fashion designer and environmental activist. She’s an advocate of valuable recycling and sustainable design, whose goal is to make the fashion world more ethical and develop a revalued fashion environment. Raising awareness, saving resources, sustainability, recycling, reducing the environmental impact are the keywords that resonate with her and for which Reet considers the effort and motivated contribution as a society to be critically important both here in Estonia and on a global level.
Anastasija Štelmane
ECOBEING, Founder

Anastasija Štelmane
ECOBEING, Founder

Master coach, climate psychologist, author, and visionary behind the transformative ECO-Being training program for companies.
Sven Nuum
Boost Yourself, Co-Founder

Sven Nuum
Boost Yourself, Co-Founder

Co-founder of Boost Yourself, Marketing School Nullist and GraceFit, and creator of the “How to start a micro-business, work independently and be your own boss” course.
Kristina Siimar
Taavet + Sten, COO

Kristina Siimar
Taavet + Sten, COO

Kristina works as a COO in the investment partnership Taavet + Sten. She has an extensive operator and board member background from the financial sector in Sweden and the Baltics for two decades. Before joining Taavet + Sten in 2022, she held board member and head of products position in Nordea and DNB joint entity in Baltics (Luminor) that was acquired by Blackstone.

2010 – 2017 Kristina worked as a head of transformation and business intelligence in Swedbank in Stockholm. Before that, she was a CFO and board member in Hansabank I Swedbank Baltics operations.

Kristina holds a supervisory board position in the construction company Merko and real estate development company Kapitel.
Jānis Kronis
Kvadrifrons, Actor

Jānis Kronis
Kvadrifrons, Actor

Actor who tries his best to be politically and socially active citizen.
Liina Randpere
Olliina, Owner

Liina Randpere
Olliina, Owner

Liina Randpere is a professional host (that includes events, TV, radio), an entrepreneur and trainer.
Louis Zezeran
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor

Louis Zezeran
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor

Louis is a Combat Ready Leadership Instructor. He is the founder of “Comedy Estonia”, the group who introduced the art-form of Stand Up comedy to the country almost 15 years ago. His experiences lay in applying the principles of Extreme Ownership and the 4 Laws of Combat in the fields of startups, creativity and the entertainment industry.
Domas Dargis
Eika, CEO

Domas Dargis
Eika, CEO

Domas Dargis has been the General Manager of EIKA from 2014. Since 1993, the EIKA group has built more than 6,000 apartments and 600,000 m2 of premises. EIKA, having started its activities with repair works, a building materials store and the construction of individual houses, moved to the development of business centres stretching into the sky and entire residential communities, up to today. Now alongside its natural activity – real estate development – the company develops technologies, reorienting its activities to the principles of sustainability and manufactures solar energy products. It also develops and manages hospitality and public infrastructure projects, owns investment funds and invests abroad, and is one of the largest philanthropists in the country.

Domas is one of the main initiators of the PropTech movement in the Lithuanian and Baltic markets. Now he is chairman of the board of PropTech Lithuania, and also an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Lithuania.

Before joining the EIKA team, Domas worked at one of the largest real estate consulting and broker companies in the world, Cushman &Wakefield in London, for three years. He acquired international experience in developing and managing shopping centres and in real estate fund management in this company. Domas completed his business management studies at King’s College London, in the UK.
Lauri Tuulberg
Welement, CEO

Lauri Tuulberg
Welement, CEO

Lauri Tuulberg is the CEO of Welement and a Board Member at Rand & Tuulberg. With a robust educational background in both civil and industrial engineering, Lauri brings a unique perspective to the construction industry. As a leader in high-tech offsite construction and an advocate for integrating manufacturing innovations with civil engineering practices, he is committed to enhancing efficiency and sustainability across the construction value chain.
Rugilė Matusevičiūtė
Sustain Academy Lietuva, Content Manager

Rugilė Matusevičiūtė
Sustain Academy Lietuva, Content Manager

Rugilė Matusevičiūtė is a sustainability and climate communications specialist, “Sustainable Lithuania” project leader, as well as an author for TV, radio and podcast shows about sustainability.
Martin Kõdar
BaltCap, Partner

Martin Kõdar
BaltCap, Partner

Martin joined BaltCap in the beginning of 2000 where he is currently a Partner. BaltCap is the leading PE firm in the Baltic States. Martin is a member of the investment committee and part of the investment team of BaltCap buyout funds. Martin is also active at Invest Europe where he is a member of the Professional Standards Committee.
Mihkel Nestor
SEB, Chief Economist

Mihkel Nestor
SEB, Chief Economist

I’ve been working as a chief economist for SEB almost for 10 years, but instead of abstract equations and graphs I like to tell stories. Economy is interesting and fun!
Kaspars Kovaļenko
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Dean, Professor and Leading Researcher

Kaspars Kovaļenko
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Dean, Professor and Leading Researcher

Dean, Professor and Leading Researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, LBTU.

Dr. Kaspars Kovaļenko serves as the Dean and a leading researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU). With an extensive background in veterinary science, he holds a professorship at the Institute of Food and Environmental Hygiene. Dr. Kovaļenko is deeply involved in teaching courses like Infectious Diseases and supervising various doctoral theses. His research primarily focuses on veterinary public health issues, including the surveillance of zoonotic diseases such as SARS-CoV-2 in animal populations. Dr. Kovaļenko has contributed significantly to the field through numerous scholarly articles, reflecting his commitment to advancing veterinary medicine and public health.
Märt Lume
Ludus Holdings, Board Member

Märt Lume
Ludus Holdings, Board Member

Märt is a dedicated advocate for financial philanthropy, encouraging those with financial freedom to donate 10% of their annual income to impactful causes such as education, environment, human rights, and free society. He was awarded the “Friend of Education” at the Estonian annual Teacher’s Gala in 2022 for his work with numerous edtech startups, enhancing educational opportunities in Estonia and beyond. Märt is a Board Member of Ludus Holdings, overseeing investment and impact activities. He co-founded the VR/EdTech startup Futuclass and serves as the Chair of the Estonian Virtual and Augmented Reality Association. Märt holds degrees in Business Administration from SSE Riga and Video Game Design from the Art Institute of Vancouver.
Ramon Rask
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Partner

Ramon Rask
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Partner

As founder and partner of RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Ramon has broad experience in advising various types of infrastructure clients. Ramon has advised the development of a number of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Baltics and contributed in shaping the statutory and transactional terms applicable on the relevant market.

In addition of being a renewable energy enthusiast, Ramon’s focus for years has been on teaching and shaping the rules of business administration and corporate governance, serving for years as a member of the Estonian Bar Association Commercial Law Committee and teaching students in Estonian Business School.
Piotr Kosznik
Bureau Veritas Group, Director of Innovation and Sales

Piotr Kosznik
Bureau Veritas Group, Director of Innovation and Sales

Piotr Kosznik is the Director of Innovation and Sales at Bureau Veritas, overseeing operations in Poland, Baltic countries, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ukraine. With the company since 2007, Piotr is charged with developing and commercializing new services, particularly those related to ESG and energy transition. He leads regional teams dedicated to these areas, driving forward innovative solutions and strategic growth.

A graduate of the University of Gdańsk in Political Science and History, Piotr also holds an Executive MBA from GFKM and has studied various fields of Psychology at SWPS University. Since 2007, he has been deeply engaged in the sustainability sector, with initial focus on certification and GHG emissions under the Kyoto Protocol’s Joint Implementation mechanisms. Currently, he plays a key role in advancing offshore wind project certification and other renewable energy initiatives in Poland.
Gert Lõhmus
LiTech, Advisor and Investor

Gert Lõhmus
LiTech, Advisor and Investor

Gert Lõhmus, Building a more conscious world.

A man with many hats. During my workdays helping to build Data-Driven companies with LiTech OÜ and leading a team of talents in Vinted to make second hand the first choice. Passionate about food, embracing healthy and conscious life-style.

If you are interested in using data to make the world more sustainable, let’s connect.
Bryan Ogden
Impact Ai & Ninjamoba, CEO

Bryan Ogden
Impact Ai & Ninjamoba, CEO

Bryan Ogden, an entrepreneur and technology leader with over 30 years of experience in sustainability and AI, founded two companies: Ninjamoba LTD in the EU (2018) and Impact AI Inc in the USA (2024). Ninjamoba LTD, based in Malta, focuses on consulting for AI literacy in social impact sectors and deploying a human-curated conversational AI compliant with EU policy. Impact AI Inc powers NinjaMoba Tech initiatives and concentrates on combating disinformation through AI deployments in health and municipal sectors. Both companies reflect Ogden’s commitment to leveraging AI for positive social impact.
Ogden’s career highlights include leading Ninjamoba LTD to multiple awards (#EUVSVIRUS, #data4recovery, #DES2022), winning the world’s largest hackathon for remote education, and Techstars Malta 2017 where Ninjamoba started.. In 2024 Impact Ai and Ninjamoba were accelerated at the smartcityworks.io business actuator. Ogden has executive experience in sustainable fashion and community development in urban forestry and environmental restoration initiatives. Holding a double Masters in Integrated Science and Technology & Sustainability, Ogden’s work across both companies addresses critical issues like AI literacy and disinformation while developing ethical AI systems for social impact.
Epp Kärsin
The Pleasure Expert

Epp Kärsin
The Pleasure Expert

Epp Kärsin is a well-known sex educator in Estonia who is passionate about teaching people to be aware of their sexual health and make informed choices about their sexuality. She has a unique approach to sex education, emphasizing the importance of self-love and self-awareness. Epp’s interest in sexuality started from a young age, and she has since studied anatomy, physiology, and Chinese medicine, among other subjects.

Epp is a self-taught sex educator who has gained knowledge and experience through her own exploration of sexuality. She offers workshops and lectures on various sexual health topics, aiming to fill the gap in the Estonian education system regarding sexual health education. Her mission is to help people understand that sexuality is a wonderful part of life, and that being aware of it can empower individuals to live their lives as they desire. Epp believes that love can save the world and that sexual health education is a crucial part of that process.

Photo by: Erlend Štaub, Kroonika.
Kim Schoppink
Science based Targets Initiative, Europe Engagement Lead

Kim Schoppink
Science based Targets Initiative, Europe Engagement Lead

Kim Schoppink is the Engagement Lead for Europe of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). She engages with companies interested in setting climate targets that are in line with a 1.5 degrees pathway.
Before joining SBTi this year she worked at the Rainforest Alliance as Global Advocacy Lead supporting companies and governments in their efforts to stimulate implementation of regenerative agriculture. In previous jobs she engaged with policy makers, financial institutions and multinationals to increase their sustainability impact on various issues ranging from toxic chemicals and waste to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mark Skljarov
WasteLocker, CEO

Mark Skljarov
WasteLocker, CEO

Mark is a 24-year-old CleanTech Founder, EU Climate Pact Ambassador and Global Changemaker whose climate engagement has traversed both entrepreneurial and research realms.
As the CEO of WasteLocker, he spearheads innovations in responsible waste management, deploying IoT technologies and fostering data-based community engagement to significantly reduce waste across diverse sectors and regions. WasteLocker has empowered numerous enterprises, communities and events across Europe.
Concurrently, at TalTech University of Technology, Mark co-develops a tool that simulates and quantifies urban pollution, aiding in optimising sustainable urban planning by mitigating environmental impacts and promoting urban health.
This year, Mark became the EU Climate Pact Ambassador and joined a global community of changemakers at ChangemakerxChange. He focuses on bringing change and disrupting the status quo.
Miglė Makuškaitė-Survilė
Planet Positive, Co-Founder and CEO

Miglė Makuškaitė-Survilė
Planet Positive, Co-Founder and CEO

Miglė Makuškaitė-Survilė is the co-founder of Planet Positive, a sustainable business agency, a certified GHG emissions specialist, and a visionary sustainable business consultant. Together with her team, she strives to embed sustainability into the very DNA of every business, radically transforming operational principles and ensuring a lasting impact on the environment. Miglė is not only a climate activist but also one of the pioneers of the zero waste movement in Lithuania and the organizer of the Zero Waste Festival. She also hosts an inspiring podcast about sustainability leaders and creators of sustainable businesses, encouraging companies to aim for the highest standards of sustainability.
Ana Tilkson-Jaansalu
Baun, Founder and CEO

Ana Tilkson-Jaansalu
Baun, Founder and CEO

Ana is the pioneering force behind Baun, a groundbreaking company in the reusable packaging industry. As the first to implement deposit-based reusable grocery bags in Estonian retail stores, Ana has revolutionized sustainable shopping. Under her leadership, Baun has developed a logistics system, incorporating innovative software solutions and partnerships with couriers such as Smartpost and Venipak.

With a strong background in B2B sales and management, Ana has leveraged her expertise to drive Baun’s success. The company’s impressive achievements include securing third place in the Negavatt competition and reaching the top 9 teams in Ajujaht.

Ana is passionate about promoting sustainable living beyond urban centers, believing that impactful change can happen anywhere. Her vision is to establish reusable packaging as a formidable alternative to single-use options, driving a significant shift in the industry.
Taavid Mikomägi
Sunly, Head of Growth

Taavid Mikomägi
Sunly, Head of Growth

I love sustainable, good-natured businesses.
Kaija Ozola
Primekss, Head of Content

Kaija Ozola
Primekss, Head of Content

Throughout my professional career, my focus has always been on effective communication—ensuring that messages are clear, engaging, and understandable. I am the Head of Content at Primekss | PrīmX® Industrial Concrete Flooring & Structural and my role involves crafting and promoting content tailored to diverse target groups, enabling them with quality, easy to understand concepts and content.

Talking about sustainability needs to be understandable and tangible, not just empty phrases, because real impact comes from actionable insights and clear goals. This is important to me because only through meaningful communication can we inspire real change and drive progress towards a sustainable future.
Katrin Isotamm
Esgrid, Co-Founder

Katrin Isotamm
Esgrid, Co-Founder

Katrin is a sustainability expert and -enthusiast. In 2023, she co-founded Esgrid (www.esgrid.com), a greentech start-up helping companies to assess, analyse and manage their value-chains´ ESG impact. In a year, Esgrid has already signed a remarkable portfolio of regional flagship customers including Tallinna Kaubamaja Group, Selver, Utilitas, Nordic Milk, Olympic Entertainment Group, and others. Before Esgrid, Katrin has led sustainability and ESG strategies´ and action plans´ creation and business integration in Telia Estonia and, most recently, in Omniva Group.
Annika Vait
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Partner

Annika Vait
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Partner

Annika is a partner of RASK Attorneys-at-Law, co-heading corporate advisory department. With nearly two decades of experience in corporate advisory, she is one of Estonia’s most highly valued business law advisors. She has repeatedly garnered high recognitions from international legal market reviews, incl. “Leading Individual” title in the field of Corporate and M&A.

For over a decade, Annika has been active in the Estonian Bar Association’s Business Law Committee, contributing as an active member to Estonia’s legal development. Additionally, she has co-authored handbook for Äripäev, has been a collaborative partner with Addenda in maintaining legal blogs and dedicated years to contributing to the Human Rights Center’s annual reports. She also participates in the Equal Treatment and Well-being Working Group at the Responsible Business Forum.

Prior to joining RASK, Annika spent more then 10 years as an entrepreneur, serving as a partner, founder, and leader at the law firm ALTERNA. This experience enables her to understand entrepreneurs’ needs well and focus on finding effective solutions. Among others, to understand social need and benefits of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Lukas Paltanavicius
Cycle to Farms, Founder

Lukas Paltanavicius
Cycle to Farms, Founder

The Cycle to Farms is an active advocacy project that documents regenerative farmers’ realities across the EU, the Middle East, and Africa by cycling from farm to farm.
Margot Roose
City of Tallinn, Deputy Mayor, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Circularity

Margot Roose
City of Tallinn, Deputy Mayor, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Circularity

At the heart of sustainability for the past decade, Margot Roose is joining Impact Day as the Deputy Mayor for the City of Tallinn, with Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Circularity in her portfolio. Half of the world population lives in cities, therefore cities play an increasing role in solving global challenges. Estonia is the world leader in start-ups per capita, and Margot is leading Tallinn to become the innovation testing center of Europe by opening up city infra for wide scale testing in real life.

Previously, Margot worked for the Netherlands government in facilitating strategic sustainability projects to the Nordic/Baltic region. She loves helping companies, cities, and countries to launch circularity projects and green technologies, in scale. She was the initiator of the first CO2 neutral political election campaign of Estonia in 2021 and continues to promote waste-free and circular way of living. She is advising and investing into early stage sustainability companies in order to support groundbreaking innovation through most risky period.

She is an author of “My Amsterdam – normal is crazy enough“, observing the Dutch society as path-finders in human rights, equality and social inclusion.
Hervé Dumas
DEVOTEAM, VP Sustainability

Hervé Dumas
DEVOTEAM, VP Sustainability

Hervé Dumas is the Vice President Sustainability at Devoteam. Passionate about combining the best of information and communication technologies and the reduction of environmental impacts, he is helping organisations and IT departments to realise better changes for a sustainable digital transformation. Before joining Devoteam in 2023, he held various C-level IT roles at L’Oréal, Veolia and Valeo.
Annika Arras
Miltton New Nordics, CEO

Annika Arras
Miltton New Nordics, CEO

Annika is a spokesperson on responsible business and an expert on sustainable development, having trained and advised several Estonian companies and organizations on these issues. In January 2021, Annika defended her master’s thesis “Attitudes of top managers towards sustainability and corporate social responsibility in Estonia’s most influential companies” at Estonian Business School and is one of the authors of Miltton’s research on social activism and inclusion, and green transition in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Annika is also one of the founders of the Coalition for Sustainable Development and a board member of the Responsible Business Forum Estonia. She’s co-founder and lecturer of ESG manager’s development program at Estonian Business School and speaker at Green Tiger Academy that Miltton’s change management team has compiled and executed.
Karin Lepp
Council of Europe Development Bank, Country Manager

Karin Lepp
Council of Europe Development Bank, Country Manager

Currently holds a post of Country Manager at the Council of Europe Development Bank, a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate.
She has been coordinating banking operations, developing financing opportunities, managing sovereign relationships, and supporting public and private sector projects in Europe, Western Balkans and Türkiye.
Her previous professional experience also include positions in EU Intellectual Property Office and Estonian Financial Supervision Authority. Holds degrees in finance and economics, from the University of Tartu and the University of Southern Denmark.
Mats Hultman
Neste, Head of OEM Partnerships
Mats Hultman
Neste, Head of OEM Partnerships

Mats is a strong enthusiast of Neste’s vision to create a healthier planet for our children – by promoting immediate action on climate change through renewable fuels as one of the solutions available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transport.

Mats has a strong background from the vehicle industry in several different roles where he has been active for the last 20 years. Over the years he has held various international positions such as Tech Center Manager, Sales Director and Site Manager. His main responsibilities at Neste is to develop and orchestrate collaborations and partnerships with vehicle manufacturers. Mats is also responsible for leading a Well-to-Wheel initiative at Neste and to support the development of new regulation frameworks. Mats works in the Innovation and R&D area at Neste.

Mats has studied product development and mechanical engineering at Chalmers University in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Mats positions has included:

Head of AVL’s technical center for electric drivelines, axles and transmissions in Sweden

Head of Sales and Marketing at Swedish technical consulting firm Combitech

Project Manager for Electric Drivelines at GM Powertrain

System responsible for Transmissions at GM Powertrain
Kristjan Kuhi
Enefit Group, Member of the Management Board

Kristjan Kuhi
Enefit Group, Member of the Management Board

Kristjan Kuhi is a Member of the Management Board of Enefit Group (Eesti Energia AS). He is making sure that the path for the customers through Enefit’s energy solutions is secure and sustainable.

Everything related to technological innovation is making his eyes gleam. Kristjan has been involved in battery technologies, electromobility, and the better use of network resources for a long time and those fields have become close to his heart. But most important is how those innovations benefit the customer.
Priit Lilleväli
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor & Coach

Priit Lilleväli
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor & Coach

Priit Lilleväli is an awarded Leadership Instructor and a Mindset Coach. He joined Combat Ready team in August 2022. Before that he’s gained important experiences of teamwork, responsibility and leadership from the battlefield in Afghanistan. After his service, he got a degree in real estate and worked in sales. From there, he became interested in human psychology, which led to studies in psychology, self-development and various coaching methodologies.
Dina Popluga
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, PhD, Professor, Director of Institute of Economics and Finance

Dina Popluga
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, PhD, Professor, Director of Institute of Economics and Finance

Dina’s main activities are associated with promotion and development of Faculty‘s of Economics and Social Development (Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies) research activities, strengthen and expansion of international relations, teaching of study courses in “Agricultural and regional economics” (for PhD students), “Food and entrepreneurship” and “Knowledge-intensive Bioeconomy” (for master students), “Environment and Climate” (for bachelor students). As well as Dina is participating as a researcher in projects covering such fields as bioeconomy, climate friendly agriculture, climate neutrality, socio-economic aspects of biopesticides, alternative development options for rural areas.
Eha Talvist-Reinsalu
SEB, Baltic Brand and Sustainability Manager

Eha Talvist-Reinsalu
SEB, Baltic Brand and Sustainability Manager

I am a passionate marketer, focusing mainly on branding based on consumers’ needs and insights, company’s purpose and tonality via sustainability goals. I like equally storytelling and data, going into details and taking helicopter view for the strategy. I have worked in marketing, advertising and communication around 20 years and currently I am SEB Pank’s Baltic Brand and Sustainability Manager.

To share my experience to wider audience, I was two years a Board Member at Estonian Marketing Association (Turundajate Liit) and currently supporting their team as a volunteer.
Karl-Kristjan Kahm
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Attorney-at-Law

Karl-Kristjan Kahm
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Attorney-at-Law

Karl-Kristjan Kahm is an attorney-at-law and top corporate law expert specialising in large-scale mergers and acquisitions.
Pavel Rogovic
Devoteam, Product Owner of Managed Cloud Economics

Pavel Rogovic
Devoteam, Product Owner of Managed Cloud Economics

An IT professional with the urge to do things in the right way. After years of engineering and supporting complex environments, currently acting as product owner for the managed cloud economics and GreenOps. Heavily invested in optimizing workloads, streamlining processes, and minimizing the environmental impact.
Meelis Lang
Helmes, Chief Innovation Officer

Meelis Lang
Helmes, Chief Innovation Officer

Meelis Lang, Chief Innovation Officer in Helmes, unites people, technology and business. He is one of the leading experts in green software discussion in the Baltics.

Meelis has software industry experience for 30+ years, developing complex innovative solutions, leading teams, and managing business. He is leading the innovation of a high performance digitalization company, and coaching technology leaders. For 15 years he delivered large scale complex business critical solutions for both startups and corporations for the IT, logistics, finance and healthcare industry. Sustainability in software development has always been Meelis´s passion.

He holds a degree in engineering from TalTech University, Estonia, and Executive MBA degree from Aalto University, Finland.
Kai Villemson
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Attorney

Kai Villemson
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Attorney

Kai Villemson is attorney with international experience, specializing in contract law, dispute resolution, and advisory services within the technology sector. At RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Kai advises clients on their daily corporate matters, including mentoring startups, intellectual property, family law and estate matters.
Indrek Lass
Reitan Convenience Estonia, Head of Marketing

Indrek Lass
Reitan Convenience Estonia, Head of Marketing

Indrek Lass is a highly experienced marketer who is currently ensuring that the right messages invite people to explore the R-Kiosk and Caffeine food menus. Previously, he was involved in the food world as a project manager for Dinner in the Sky in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Austria. He is also no stranger to product development; nine years ago, he played a role in creating a brand called Nobenaps, which produces naps made from 100% Estonian organic raw materials.
Peeter Koppel
Redgate Wealth, Chief Investment Officer

Peeter Koppel
Redgate Wealth, Chief Investment Officer

Peeter is a wealth manager with almost 25 years of experience on the financial markets. From trading to writing – He has done it all.
Andrus Treier
Environmental Investment Centre, CEO

Andrus Treier
Environmental Investment Centre, CEO

Andrus Treier is the CEO of Environmental Investment Centre (EIC), he has led the organisation for more than four years. EIC is a provider of innovative, smart and impactful solutions in the Estonian environmental landscape. With the support of EIC and various sources of financing, more than 27,000 environmental projects have been carried out with a total of more than 2.9 billion euros in grants. In addition, EIC sets up and leads projects and initiatives to enhance the good state of environment and to search and offer additional funding for environmental actions to meet the climate goals of Estonia.

Previously, Andrus Treier has led the government owned guarantee and loan institution Kredex. He has been a CEO and CFO in multiple companies and worked as an auditor and consultant in an international business consulting firm KPMG. He has a master’s degree in strategic management from University of Tartu.
Joonas Plaan
Estonian Fund for Nature, Board Member and Head of Marine and Climate Programs

Joonas Plaan
Estonian Fund for Nature, Board Member and Head of Marine and Climate Programs

Environmental Anthropologist, Board Member, and Head of Marine and Climate Programs at Estonian Fund for Nature.

As an environmental anthropologist who has done PhD research on the impact of climate change on fisheries in Newfoundland, Canada, I am passionate about addressing the critical challenges facing our oceans and climate. My research has spanned from the fisheries conservation conflicts in the Baltic Sea to the broader implications of climate change on marine ecosystems.

Currently, I serve as the Head of Marine and Climate Programs at the Estonian Fund for Nature, where I lead initiatives to protect the Baltic Sea, promote sustainable seafood practices, advocate for environmentally friendly renewable energy, and influence better climate policies. Concurrently, I have a role at Tallinn University, where I am deeply engaged in academic research and teaching in environmental humanities, aiming to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
Aleksandr Afanasjev
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor

Aleksandr Afanasjev
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor

Aleksandr is a former military officer with 14 years of experience, including 3 combat tours where he has been recognized for his contributions during combat actions. He is passionate about maintaining top physical shape, which reflects his dedication to discipline and perseverance.
As the Leadership Instructor at Combat Ready he focuses on practical leadership training rooted in the Jocko Willink framework – driving leadership excellence and empowering teams to reach their full potential. In Combat Ready trainings practicality is emphasized to extract valuable lessons in teamwork and leadership.
Riho Aunroos
R-Kiosk Estonia, Head Chef

Riho Aunroos
R-Kiosk Estonia, Head Chef

Riho Aunroos knows the food world and customer preferences inside and out. He has been in charge of the R-Kiosk assortment for more than 10 years—first as a product manager and, for many years now, as a chef. During this time, he has collaborated constantly with many star chefs, including Joel Ostrat, Indrek Kivisalu, Vambola Moores, and others. Both conservative and more outrageous ideas have been tested- some were embraced with enthusiasm, while others were rejected by the public.
Rihards Treijs
GEMOSS, Project Manager

Rihards Treijs
GEMOSS, Project Manager

Hi! I’m Rihards, an energized and creative soul who’s passionate about sustainability and making a difference. With a deep connection to the family business: GEMOSS, I lead our journey toward greener practices and ecological innovation. My projects, like the Workshop Park, serves as a hub where artists, craftsmen, and families come together to create with sustainability in mind. At GEMOSS, my mission merges with our corporate ethos, demonstrating how creativity and sustainable development can coexist, inspiring change, and fostering a stronger bond with nature. Through these endeavors, I aim to embody the change I wish to see, driving GEMOSS and its community towards a more sustainable future.
Rain Tunger
Progressioon, CEO

Rain Tunger
Progressioon, CEO

Rain Tunger is a versatile entrepreneur, musician, and inspirational speaker. He is well-known for leading renowned Tallinn restaurants, including Rataskaevu 16, Väike Rataskaevu, and ÜLO, to TripAdvisor’s top spots consecutively for 10 years, accumulating more 5-star reviews than their top 10 competitors combined. As a motivational speaker, he has made a significant impact on over 150 companies, emphasizing hospitality, leadership, and personal growth.

Rooted in authenticity and mindfulness, Rain’s journey goes beyond culinary success. He spent 18 years hosting the dance music show “Progressioon” on national Radio 2 and has a cherished role as a DJ in Estonia.

Furthermore, Rain has strongly focused on self-development and mindfulness, exploring various practices, including the art of authenticity and genuine connection known as ‘Circling,’ which he learned in Holland. Today, he serves as an official guide and instructor in this practice. According to Rain, we are all inherently in the service of others, whether we consciously acknowledge it or not, and he considers this a privilege.”
Signe Hansen Glud
USE LESS, Certified Style Coach & Colour Consultant

Signe Hansen Glud
USE LESS, Certified Style Coach & Colour Consultant

Signe is a former fashion designer turned certified style coach & colour consultant from Denmark. She is here to help you increase your style confidence and learn to do more with less!

Signe will take on stage virtually.
Dmitri Eivin
SUNFLY, CEO and Co-Founder

Dmitri Eivin
SUNFLY, CEO and Co-Founder

Dmitri leads a pioneering company dedicated to processing Sunflower Seeds into high-protein, top-14 allergen-free plant-based products, all achieved sustainably, leaving 0 waste and by products. With over a decade of expertise in agricultural processing, production, and international trade, Dmitri possesses a robust skill set in building production facilities from the ground up, swiftly scaling them to meet market demands. Passionate about sustainable agriculture and innovative plant-based solutions, Dmitri is committed to revolutionizing the food industry with nutritious, allergen-free products sourced from nature’s bounty
Kadrian Jaagund-Ratasepp
Lindström Baltics, Vice President

Kadrian Jaagund-Ratasepp
Lindström Baltics, Vice President

Kadrian is driven by a passion to inspire and empower others. As the Vice President of Lindström Baltics, promoting circular economy and caring for the planet are integral parts of both her work and her life. With her experience as a leader and mentor, she fosters innovation, facilitates change, and cultivates a culture that supports the growth of individuals and companies.
Andrus Purde
Outfunnel & Little Green Fund, CEO

Andrus Purde
Outfunnel & Little Green Fund, CEO

Andrus Purde is co-founder and CEO of Outfunnel and a cleantech angel investor with Little Green Fund. Prior to that, he was Pipedrive’s first head of marketing and one of the early marketing leaders of Skype. On his spare time Andrus organizes standup comedy events with Komeediklubi. Occasionally, he even cracks jokes himself.
Adele Johanson
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Data Management Expert

Adele Johanson
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Data Management Expert

I work as a business analyst at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications in the real-time ecoomy team. My focus is on standard business reporting with the goal of reducing administrative burdens for companies. I have a background in Asia Pacific Studies from Japan and hold a master’s degree from Tallinn University of Technology.
Madara Dobele
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Assistant Professor and Researcher

Madara Dobele
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Assistant Professor and Researcher

A dreamer and a believer that human and nature have much more potential for interaction than we realize in the everyday life of the 21st century.

The researcher and assistant professor at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Received a PhD by researching urban agriculture, and continues to research linkages between humans and nature in the urban environment from a social science perspective. Having obtained master’s degrees in cultural history and business administration, she continued her doctoral studies in agrarian economics. This creates an opportunity to look at every issue in a wide range of sciences and areas. Seeing questions and answers beyond certain boundaries is the main thing that she teaches her students as well.
Olavi Lepp
Swedbank, CEO

Olavi Lepp
Swedbank, CEO

Olavi Lepp is the CEO of Swedbank Estonia. He has spent 26 years working in various positions on the Estonian, Baltic and Group level of Swedbank. Olavi has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Tartu and he has also studied at the London Business School.
Eero Sikka
Sikka Training & Consulting, Coach & Consultant

Eero Sikka
Sikka Training & Consulting, Coach & Consultant

Eero’s purpose in life is to raise awareness and help people connect to the Self to shift the consciousness from ego-system to eco-system awareness – the wellbeing of all. He has 20 years of leadership experience heading B2B Business in Telia. As a leadership consultant and coach Eero has been supporting larger organisations in improving their organisational performance for 10+ years in 10 different countries in Europe and Asia.
Katre Kulbok
Coach Katre, CEO and Owner

Katre Kulbok
Coach Katre, CEO and Owner

Before I put labels on myself I say that I am a woman who enjoys life and myself. I am a soul who has come here to experience everything. I am a woman, a goddess, a lover, an adventurer, a free soul.
I have been a coach for over 4 years and an entrepreneur for over 10 years. My mission is to help women achieve self-satisfaction and move closer to their dreams! I am passionate about helping people to achieve their dreams and to be a role model along the way, showing that anything is possible!
Laur Press
CH Konsultatsioonid, Sustainability Specialist

Laur Press
CH Konsultatsioonid, Sustainability Specialist

Laur is a sustainability specialist at CHK, pioneering sustainable accounting. Laur holds a Bachelor degree in Environmental Technology and has a youthful approach to sustainability.

His role firstly is to lead the development of CHK’s CO2 footprint calculator “Carbonator,” which will significantly simplify the work of micro and small enterprises. A more general role is to advise our clients and CHK workers on sustainability and improve knowledge.
Kristiin Bauer
Production ESG, ESG Manager and Mentor for SMEs

Kristiin Bauer
Production ESG, ESG Manager and Mentor for SMEs

Kristiin Bauer is an entrepreneur and ESG expert with 10+ years of experience in the industrial sector.

Her educational background from Tallinn University of Technology, including master’s degrees in Wood Technology and in Industrial Engineering and Management, laid the foundation for a career focused on optimizing production processes and driving sustainability.

Since 2015, sustainability has been central to her work:

– Completed a master’s thesis on aged wood
– Founded a sustainable decoration rental service Her Events
– Enhanced her ESG expertise through specialized programs
– Co-founded SI Wood & Design, where she actively promotes the use of reclaimed wood, contributing to the circular economy

She is now supporting industrial companies as a Sustainability Leader and Mentor, helping them implement ESG strategies that reduce costs and improve brand value.

Kristiin also hosts the podcast ESG Impulss (https://open.spotify.com/show/7H7oPbitvwkQBDR6ryopf2?si=4e5c95842ec44a39), where she shares success stories and practical advice for businesses on their journey to sustainability.

Her focus is on delivering tangible results—streamlined operations, reduced environmental impact, and stronger market positioning—helping companies align with ESG standards and unlock new growth opportunities.
Margo Loor
SpeakSmart, Lead Trainer and Moderator

Margo Loor
SpeakSmart, Lead Trainer and Moderator

I come from competitive debate background and have stood on many local and some international stages (TedX, Pärnu Management Conference etc), have worked on TV on and off screen, participated in pitch competitions as a competitor and a judge, done a Youtube series on speaking skills. The mission we have at SpeakSmart, where I teach argumentation and public speaking skills, is very close to my heart – give your thoughts a chance!
Kristiina Kerge
Sustaxo, CEO

Kristiina Kerge
Sustaxo, CEO

Kristiina brings together talent and smart technology to find impactful and ethical solutions to sustainability challenges. Kristiina is an expert in IT-solutions with positive environmental and social impact. For the past 14 years, Kristiina has contributed to the growth of several environmental initiatives. Latest development is Sustaxo – tool for SMEs to self-assess their GHG impact. Combining environmental challenges with smart technology is her passion. Whatever Kristiina does, she uses her leadership and smart technologies to find high impact solutions for environmental challenges.
Ivars Mozga
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Assistant Professor

Ivars Mozga
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Assistant Professor

Ivars Mozga holds a PhD in Computer Science with a keen interest in biotechnologies. His research focuses on combining computational methods with biological systems to address complex biotechnological challenges.
Timo Kullerkupp
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Partner and Head of Finance and Tech

Timo Kullerkupp
RASK Attorneys-at-Law, Partner and Head of Finance and Tech

I am an attorney and mentor with a focus on technology, finance and aviation. I’ve been advising companies in legal matters for almost 20 years, specializing in shareholder/founder relations, financing, IP, data protection, transactions, corporate and commercial contracts. Lately lots of issues concerning the employment of AI models.

I have been mentoring inspiring teams and helping them and their products and services grow via the Tehnopol Startup Incubator, the Salto Network and StartUp Wise Guys. I have lectured and given training sessions on startup legal affairs, IP and other legal topics that inspire me. I’ve also had the chance to help validate the Estonian legal system to investors at international venues such as Oslo Innovation Week.

In technology I enjoy contributing to novel and innovative ideas ranging from all areas including green initiatives, AI and fintech solutions. In finance I have experience in traditional banking matters, bond issues, security packages as well as crowd finance and onboarding VC investments. I have also helped structure investment funds and help with permitting/licensing issues. In aviation I have been advising airlines and their service providers in issues ranging from everyday legal questions, consumer claims, aircraft acquisition and airline licensing.
Linda Grinberga
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Assistant Professor

Linda Grinberga
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Assistant Professor

Assistant professor and leading researcher at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and certified engineer. The topic of reserch and interest is wastewater treatment and water quality improvement in constructed wetlands. Implemented and current 8 international and 7 national scientiffic projects, and more than 30 design projects.
Heiki Naagel
Helmes, Sustainable Software Consultant

Heiki Naagel
Helmes, Sustainable Software Consultant

Heiki Naagel is a sustainable software development strategist in Helmes, one of the digital innovation powerhouses in the Baltics.

His experience comes from both private and public sector, from education to energy and telecom. From business analytics to leading teams and organizations.

Heiki´s team focuses on sustainable software development innovations. He will share our findings in both sustainable development and green software: what is the actual impact on both customer business and on our planet. What are the main principles that every software solution should base on?
Robert Käsper
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor

Robert Käsper
Combat Ready, Leadership Instructor

With a commitment to serving my country and my journey through the Estonian Defence Forces, including the Special Forces, I’ve learned and experienced the true essence of leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and resilience.
Ivika Torpel
BTA Baltic Insurance Company Estonia, Head of Branch

Ivika Torpel
BTA Baltic Insurance Company Estonia, Head of Branch

As the Head of the Estonian Branch at BTA Baltic Insurance Company, I bring over 20 years of experience in leadership, insurance, and operations management. Since June 2023, I have overseen the branch’s activities, focusing on driving growth and supporting positive collaboration across all departments. Prior to this, I led the Underwriting Department. My background also includes high-level roles at Swedbank Estonia, where I was responsible for facilities management and insurance product sales and development across the Baltic region over 11 years. Additionally, I have experience in brand management, having introduced Red Bull to the Baltic markets.
Anu Ruul
Ruul Advisory, Sustainable Innovation Strategist

Anu Ruul
Ruul Advisory, Sustainable Innovation Strategist

Anu Ruul is one of Estonia’s most experienced trainers in innovation processes and is convinced that innovation and sustainability go together. Currently, she is practicing as an Interim ESG Manager at the chemical industry company Akzo Nobel Baltics AS and is a guest lecturer at Estonian Business School. She provides internal training for organizations and conducts practical workshops on both sustainability and innovation topics. She is also a member of the SEB and Tehnopol Innovation Leaders Club council.

She has completed the “Sustainability and Circular Economy” course at Cambridge Judge Business School and the ESG Leadership Development Program at Estonian Business School and holds a cum laude master’s degree in business administration from EBS.
Dali Getter Karat
Inspirational Speaker

Dali Getter Karat
Inspirational Speaker

Dalí Getter Karat is a happiness, mental health and burnout prevention trainer, certified happiness coach, manifestation mentor and Osho Active Meditation facilitator. She is an inspirational speaker, author of books and host of the Happiness podcast. A couple of times a year she hosts international women’s retreats, creates life-changing online courses and workshops. Dali has done a radio show on StarFM called Bliss(m) and co-hosts the evening news programme “Touch Me”. She has a degree in journalism and sociology, has been involved in self-development for almost 20 years, and has completed a wide range of training courses in psychology, entrepreneurship and mental health.
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