Women Shaping the Future — Tallinn 2026
International Conference Tallinn, Estonia

Women
Shaping the
Future

Bridging Experience, Culture & Vision

Opening Evening
26 August 2026
Conference Day
27 August 2026
Location
Tallinn, Estonia
Discover the Programme

About the Conference

We invite you to join our unique international networking conference in Estonia — offering direct access to high-level international contacts, the opportunity to build meaningful cross-border partnerships, and the chance to become part of a long-term strategic business network.

All set against the backdrop of Estonia's magical summer and its many inspiring places to discover.

"Across generations, across nations — together."

Supported By

Two Days of
Inspiration & Connection

Welcome to Tallinn & Global Networking

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 · 17:00 – 21:00

J. Poska House, Kadriorg · J. Poska tn 8, 10121 Tallinn

17:00

Welcome & Opening Session Keynote

Official welcome by ÄND and the City of Tallinn. Greetings from distinguished guests and opening remarks setting the tone for the conference.
Deputy Mayor of TallinnRiina SolmanHostMerite Liidemaa-PärnHideko Nishioka
18:00

Young Music & Fashion Show Showcase

A celebration of Estonian creative talent — live music by emerging artists and a curated fashion showcase blending culture, artistry and innovation.
ÄNDHiie TaksÄNDAnne-Ly RidalSingerPaula PugonenFashionTiina Talumees
19:00

Global Networking & Partnerships Networking

Structured and open networking with international delegations. Build connections across continents and industries in the historic setting of Kadriorg — with facilitated introductions and cross-border partnership conversations.
21:00

Evening Close

Women Across Generations Shaping the Future

Thursday, 27 August 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00

Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn, Lembitu 12

Day moderator: Marko Post

Expo & Partner Area · Separate Room

Open throughout the conference day. Meet partner organisations, companies, startups and innovators — discover new solutions, explore collaboration opportunities and make direct business connections.

Block I · 09:00 – 11:00

Entrepreneurship Without Borders

09:00

Opening Addresses & Welcome Keynote

Official opening of the conference day with distinguished guests from government and international organisations. Setting the vision for a day of transformative dialogue.
09:30

Women Reshaping Industries. Fireside Chat

From cockpits and cyberspace to city halls and forests.
10:15

Building Businesses Across Cultures — What You Really Need to Know Panel Discussion

A candid, unscripted panel among international leaders: real talk on cultural intelligence, failures and the most important lessons in cross-border business — with audience questions in real time.
11:00
Pause & Treat

Coffee Break & Balbiino Ice Cream

Estonian summer in a cone — Balbiino ice cream and freshly brewed coffee. The half hour where the best conversations of the day tend to start.

Block II · 11:30 – 13:00

The Leadership Mindset: Resilience, Vision & Purpose

11:30

My 10-Minute Turning Point TED-Style Talk

Two powerful short talks in TED format — personal stories of the biggest turning points in life and career. Ten minutes, one powerful idea, no slides. Raw, honest and unforgettable.
12:10

Resilience & Determination — Women's Hidden Competitive Advantage Panel Discussion

How resilience, adaptability and determination empower women leaders to succeed in complex global environments. Cross-generational and cross-cultural perspectives on inner strength as an underestimated competitive advantage.
13:15
Pause & Treat

Lunch & Networking

A proper seated lunch at the Mövenpick — time to breathe, and to turn a morning of ideas into a conversation with the person beside you.

Block III · 14:00 – 17:00

Digital Power: AI, Innovation & the Future

14:00

The A4 Assignment — The Illusion of Clarity Interactive Exercise

A focused A4 exercise testing strategic alignment in global scale-ups, giving participants a practical task to complete during the session.
14:20

AI as a Catalyst for Business Transformation Panel Discussion

Artificial intelligence in entrepreneurship and leadership: how AI tools support smarter decision-making, operational efficiency and strategic growth.
15:00

Women in the Digital Economy — Why Now? Fireside Chat

A live conversation between a digital policymaker and an international technology and aerospace leader. Women's role in digital policy, the real barriers and breakthroughs, and concrete next steps: what needs to change, and how fast?
15:40

Research Work Presentation Research

Mari Nogami-Itoh presents her research work and its key findings.
16:00

From Idea to Global Impact — Startups & Deep Tech TED-Style Talk

Two speakers share their innovation journeys: how an idea becomes a business model, and a business model becomes a global movement. Twelve minutes. Maximum inspiration.
16:45

Cyber Security & Digital Trust in a Connected World Panel Discussion

Navigating digital trust, cyber resilience and security challenges as global leaders in an increasingly connected world — exploring policy, technology and human factors.
Closing

Closing Session & Golden Hour

17:10

Across Generations, Across Nations — A Closing Dialogue Closing Session

All speakers on stage together: what changes today, in ten years, in fifty years? A cross-generational, cross-cultural conversation where the audience asks the questions — and a collective declaration for moving forward, together.
17:30
Raise a Glass

Golden Hour — Drinks & Bites on the Rooftop

Chilled drinks and something good to eat, high above the city with panoramic views over Tallinn. The programme ends here — the conversations don't.

The cyber security panel and closing dialogue include both women and men, bringing balanced cross-gender perspectives into an equal, forward-looking conversation.

Speakers &
Distinguished Guests

Liisa-Ly Pakosta
Keynote Speaker
Liisa-Ly Pakosta
Minister of Justice & Digital Affairs, Republic of Estonia
Estonia
Margot Roose
Keynote Speaker
Margot Roose
Founder, Urban Exchange Alliance · ex-Deputy Mayor of Tallinn
Estonia
Mari Nogami Itoh
Keynote Speaker
Mari Nogami Itoh
Project Professor, Osaka University · Hon. Lecturer, Imperial College London
Japan
Anna-Greta Tsahkna
Keynote Speaker
Anna-Greta Tsahkna
Founder & CEO, Timbeter · Chair, Estonian e-Governance Academy
Estonia
Hillary O'Connor Mueri
Keynote Speaker
Hillary O'Connor Mueri
Head of Legal, Loft Dynamics · Aviation, Sports & Tech Law
Switzerland · USA
Anett Numa
Keynote Speaker
Anett Numa
Chief of International Affairs, Neverhack Group
Estonia
Marko Post
Special Guest
Marko Post
Emmy & VES-Winning VFX Producer · Founder & CEO, Hyperworlds | FROSTFX
Estonia
Hideko Nishioka
Special Guest
Hideko Nishioka
Professor & Vice Director, Center of Diversity & Inclusion, Osaka University
Japan
Dame Tessy Antony de Nassau
Special Guest
Dame Tessy Antony de Nassau
Director for Government Affairs, Armada · UNAIDS Ambassador · Bestselling Author
Luxembourg
Hanna-Mari Tuovinen
Special Guest
Hanna-Mari Tuovinen
VP, Head of Marketing — Airbus Defence and Space, Connected Intelligence
Finland
Inga Läänemets
Special Guest
Inga Läänemets
International Entrepreneur & Executive Coach
Estonia
Kertu Lääts
Speaker
Kertu Lääts
Head of Faculty of Economics · Assoc. Professor of Accounting, University of Tartu
Estonia
Daria Sivovol
Speaker
Daria Sivovol
CEO, American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham)
Estonia
Alice Kangro
Special Guest
Alice Kangro
Host, Õhtuleht Youth Portal · Head of Partnerships, FBP Online
Estonia
Marju Vunder
Special Guest
Marju Vunder
Orthodontist & Entrepreneur
Switzerland · Estonia
Greg Grace
Panellist
Greg Grace
CGO, Roofit.Solar · Board Member, AmCham Estonia
USA · Estonia
Chiaki Sunada
Special Guest
Chiaki Sunada
Chairperson, Sakai Chamber of Commerce Women's Association · Global Financial City OSAKA
Japan
Rie Hamaguchi
Special Guest
Rie Hamaguchi
Global Business Development Director, Property & Finance Group UK · Advisor to the Governor of Osaka
Japan · UK
Kirke Leinatamm
Special Guest
Kirke Leinatamm
Managing Director, Estonian Design Centre
Estonia
Kristi Tarik
Special Guest
Kristi Tarik
Director, AVARA College of Economics and Services
Estonia
Lauri Antalainen
Special Guest
Lauri Antalainen
Founder & CEO, Digiwise · President & Chairman, EstBAN
Estonia
Mari-Liis Vaher
Special Guest
Mari-Liis Vaher
Founder & CEO, Powerful Marketers · International Marketing Strategist
Estonia
Linnar Viik
Special Guest
Linnar Viik
Co-Founder & Programme Director, e-Governance Academy · Eesti.ai Advisory Council to the PM of Estonia
Estonia
Mirjam Loertscher
Special Guest
Mirjam Loertscher
Trade Advisor, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland · Hon. Vice President, Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland
Estonia · Switzerland
Eha Mäesalu
Special Guest
Eha Mäesalu
Co-Founder & CEO, TRIT · Conference Director, Africa Business Forum (2025–2026)
Estonia

Hosts &
Organising Team

Malle Post
Founder
Malle Post
Founder & Board Member, ÄND Women Entrepreneurs
Anne-Ly Ridal
ÄND Member
Anne-Ly Ridal
Event Marketing Professional · ÄND Women Entrepreneurs
Carmen Roots
Board Member
Carmen Roots
ÄND Women Entrepreneurs · Event Organising Team
Olivia Beilmann
Organising Team
Olivia Beilmann
Member, ÄND Women Entrepreneurs
Merite Liidemaa-Pärn
Host · 26 August
Merite Liidemaa-Pärn
HR Manager, AVARA Estonian Business and Hospitality College · ÄND Women Entrepreneurs
Paula Pugonen
Performer
Paula Pugonen
Singer · Young Music & Fashion Show, 26 August

Partnership Opportunities

Invest in
Meaningful Impact

We approach partnership as an investment rather than traditional sponsorship, creating measurable value and lasting impact. Join us in building the most significant women's leadership network in the Baltic region.

🌐
High-Level Contacts

Direct access to international decision-makers and leaders across sectors and continents

🤝
Cross-Border Partnerships

Build meaningful, long-term strategic partnerships across nations and industries

Exclusive Networking

VIP receptions, delegation visits and curated networking events throughout the programme

📣
International Marketing

Visibility through international marketing collaboration and media partnerships

Participation Fee

Join Us at Your Own Pace

Choose one day or experience the full conference

26 August 2026
Welcome Evening &
Global Networking
50
EUR per participant
Welcome reception at J. Poska House
Networking with international delegations
Young Music & Fashion Show
Kadriorg evening experience
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27 August 2026
Full Conference Day &
Golden Hour
150
EUR per participant
All three conference blocks
Keynote speakers & panel sessions
Lunch & networking breaks
Closing drinks & bites on the rooftop
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Both days together: 200 EUR per participant · Secure your place via Fienta

Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn

Official Conference Hotel · Exclusive Group Rates

Room Type A
Superior Double Room
(Double for Single Occupancy)
130 / night per room
Buffet Breakfast Spa Access Wi-Fi VAT Included
Room Type B
Superior Double
or Twin Room
142 / night per room
Buffet Breakfast Spa Access Wi-Fi VAT Included

How to Book Your Room

Contact the hotel directly and mention the group password to access exclusive conference rates. Rooms are subject to availability.

📧 Reservations Email
reservations.duco@accor.com
Contact directly to reserve your room
📞 Phone
+372 699 6400
Direct reservations line
🔑 Group Password
ANDEST
Mention when booking
🌐 Website
movenpicktallinn.ee
Official hotel website
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Organised in partnership with ÄND and the City of Tallinn

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