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Be part of like-minded people

No longer you have to feel like a lone worrier and a solution chaser – at the Põhjala factory you are surrounded by similar people. This way you can find collaborators on the same topics and share your experiences and thoughts with them.
Get inspired

Get ready for touching & inspiring stories from the Baltics! How does one couple, for example, do their best to reduce their footprint and initiate charity actions? What creative solutions have been made to improve children’s mental health? About this and more at Impact Day 2025!
Broaden your network

Entrepreneurs, investors, interested parties as well as organizers of various development programs are coming to Impact Day. So therefore it’s a great opportunity to find yourself an exciting job, a like-minded friend, or a teammate to implement a new idea!

Feedback

Check out what the previous participants said about Impact Day!

Kristiina Kerge Acento, sustainable events expert
The programme was very meaningful and the atmosphere was supportive and inspiring. The Impact Day organisers themselves were highly motivated to follow environmentally friendly principles and did a great job in organising the event on site.
Madis Tilga Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia, Adviser
What I realised at some point during the festival was that … I do not know all the people here. And that felt really great! I have been around for some time pushing sustainability agenda and then one naturally becomes stuck in certain professional circles. You know, tend to meet same people at conferences and engage in activities with the same people…. And now, wow, yes fresh wave of change makers appear and luckily they are many.
Annika Jalak Tartu 2024, Social studies manager
Thoroughly thought-out UX. Pre-event info came out with good intervals and at the right time for the visitor. Your volunteers were awesome – they boldly approached and offered help. I also noticed your environmentally friendly activities (e.g. water, cards, transport).
Richard J. Witismann Founder of Incorporate
Impact Day is an exceptional festival that aligns perfectly with my personal core values. This event not only celebrates but also actively promotes an understanding of our role in the world, encouraging participants to be more conscious of their actions and their impact on the environment. At its heart, Impact Day fosters a culture of awareness, urging us to think beyond the immediate and consider the broader implications of our lifestyle choices.
Triin Hertmann Grünfin, Founder
It’s great to see that we finally have a festival where people and ideas with a sustainable perspective meet! Sustainability has fortunately already become the norm for many people and businesses today, helping them to succeed in the future.

Expand your knowledge on a conscious way of living

Did you know that buying single bananas at the store can save the lives of so many fruits from ending up in landfills? On Impact Day we share such and many more environmental tips. In addition, you’ll also learn specific techniques on how to take care of yourself while making the world a better place.
Enjoy the event without worriyng about your footprint

Don’t worry – we say “no” to disposable dishes, gifts and many other things. For example our goal is to save 95% of food waste. Several parties are involved in organizing Impact Day with whom we strive to have the smallest possible footprint of our activities.

Speakers

More than 150 speakers are expected to take part in the festival! Here are just few examples of who will talk about topics relevant for you.

James Butcher
Innoscope Limited, Founder and CEO

James Butcher
Innoscope Limited, Founder and CEO

My background is in technology, BEng (Hons) but I’m a serial entrepreneur in manufacturing, factory automation, SaaS and supply chain transformation. I believe in the power of stakeholder engagement, technical innovation.

An alumnus of University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) I have spent the last decade working with global brands and retailers to engage their suppliers to drive positive change for more successful, sustainable brands.

I am now a strategic consultant and speaker focus on risk mitigation, business adaptation and evolving toward more impact driven and sustainable businesses.
Janez Potocnik
UNEP International Resource Panel, Co-Chair

Janez Potocnik
UNEP International Resource Panel, Co-Chair

Dr Janez Potočnik is an economist graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He served as Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development in Ljubljana. He was appointed Head of Negotiating Team for Accession of Slovenia to the EU and served as Minister responsible for European Affairs. In 2004 he joined the European Commission as Commissioner responsible for Science and Research. In 2010 he became Commissioner for Environment. After the mandate he was appointed as a Co-Chair of UNEP Environment International Resource Panel. He is also Partner at SYSTEMIQ.
Ṭhitañāṇo bhikkhu
Estonian Theravada Sangha Monastery, Founder and Chief Incumbent

Ṭhitañāṇo bhikkhu
Estonian Theravada Sangha Monastery, Founder and Chief Incumbent

Venerable Ṭhitañāṇa Thero (Dr. Andrus Kahn) is first ordained Estonian Theravada Buddhist monk. The Venerable Ṭhitañāṇa thero has studied psychology at the University of Tartu (B.A.), and graduated from the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University of Buddhism (M.A.). He is currently writing his Ph.D. dissertation on meditation at the same university. He has completed the following training courses: Hypnotherapist Training (3 years), NLP Training (2 years), Counselling Psychology Training (1 year), Training Course for Communication and Motivation Training (1 year), and has completed the advanced training courses in Solution-Oriented Short Therapy.
Previously, he worked as a coach / trainer in the Stern Private School, where his areas of training were communication skills, conflict management, time management, stress management, sales and customer service, as well as team development and motivation.
He has written several books, like “From Siddhattha to Buddha” (2016), “The way of awakening – as the Buddha taught”, etc., and co-authored three Handbooks (last published in collaboration with the Äripäev Publishing House (“Developer’s Handbook”). He has published more than 40 articles on psychology and Buddhism.
Since 2014 onwards, the Venerable Ṭhitañāṇa Thero lives in the Kingdom of Thailand, at the Wat Hatai Naresh Temple. He is a lecturer in Psychology and Buddhism at the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, and he is also teaches as guest lecturer at other Bangkok universities.
In 2016, under the leadership of Venerable Ṭhitañāṇa, the Estonian Theravada Sangha and the Wat Doi Suthep Aegna Meditation and Development Centre was established. Since then, Ṭhitañāṇa Thero has lived in the Estonian Theravada Sangha Monastery on the island of Aegna, in the same building where is located the Wat Doi Suthep Aegna Meditation and Development Center.
Michael Pärt
Arvo Pärt Centre Endowment, Co-Founder & CEO

Michael Pärt
Arvo Pärt Centre Endowment, Co-Founder & CEO

Michael Pärt serves as the chairman of the council of the Arvo Pärt Centre and is the founder and CEO of its endowment, the APC Endowment. He is dedicated to preserving Arvo Pärt’s creative legacy and enhancing the Centre’s mission, which includes raising philanthropic contributions and expanding the endowment fund through strategic investments.
With over 20 years of experience in film music, Michael has worked as both a music producer and music editor on feature films, collaborating with renowned artists such as Francis Ford Coppola, Björk, and many others.
Anu-Mall Naarits
Visionest Institute, CEO

Anu-Mall Naarits
Visionest Institute, CEO

I’ve always been focused on the impact of what we do. As a corporate marketing director, it was crucial to see how our actions influenced the bottom line. When I founded Visionest Institute, impact quickly became our core mantra. We are passionate about measuring the impact of our management training programs and adapting based on what we learn. We’re constantly seeking ways to maximize that impact. A great example is the Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force project, where our participants developed meaningful projects to help rebuild different regions. By working in teams, they were able to dream bigger and bolder about the changes and impact they wanted to create. They formed strong connections and are excited to put their ideas into action now that the program has ended. My presentation today marks a year since the program began. Let’s dive in and explore how that impact has come to life!
Kristo Peterson
Kasulik AI, Founder and CEO

Kristo Peterson
Kasulik AI, Founder and CEO

Kristo Peterson, AI-driven growth expert, helps businesses achieve sustainable growth through strategic AI use. Since building his first AI startup in Silicon Valley in 2015, he’s guided 40+ companies hands-on in applying AI to marketing, sales, and operations. Kristo excels at turning complex AI concepts into practical growth strategies. He’s trained 1200+ professionals, leveraging 3000+ hours with AI tools to deliver impactful results across industries.

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Enjoy the event without worriyng about your footprint

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