Autumn 2025 with Lanmer: Science and Start-Ups

We’re back — and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to our third annual Autumn 2025 with Lanmer: Science and Start-Ups conference!

This year, we’re switching things up: the main conference will take place only in Tartu — but don’t worry, Tallinn isn’t left out. We’re also coming to the capital with a full day of hands-on workshops the day before.

Over the past two years, this event has grown into something truly special. We’ve loved meeting new faces and welcoming back familiar ones who always bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas.

This year’s conference dives into the biggest questions shaping the future of science-based innovation in Estonia, the Baltics and beyond.


AGENDA:

08:30 – Morning coffee & networking

09:00 – Conference Day opening by Lanmer Group

09:15 – EIS opening words by Mart Toots, Ph.D., Head of the Applied Research Department @ EIS
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/marttoots/)

09:30 – “Science & Business in Estonia Today: A Reality Check” Moderated by Kent Langel
Panel Discussion with:
Rainis Venta, Ph.D., Innovation Manager @ University of Tartu
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainis-venta/)
Mart Toots, Ph.D., Head of the Applied Research Department @ EIS
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/marttoots/)
Tõnu Esko, Ph.D., Vice Rector of development @ University of Tartu
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/t%C3%B5nu-esko-24511524/)
Erik Puura, Ph.D., Vice Rector for Entrepreneurship @ TalTech
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-puura-a70b5610/)
Mart Ustav Jr., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer @ Icosagen Group
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/mart-ustav-jr/)

10:15 – “Do Estonian Startups Have What It Takes to Compete Globally?” Moderated by Kent Langel
Panel discussion:
Mikk Vahtrus, Ph.D., R&I Sector Manager @ Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikk-vahtrus-580b94193/)
Mart Maasik, MBA, Partner @ Nordic Science Investments
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/maasik/)
Eglė Jašinskaitė, MA, Technologies Analyst @ Baltic Sandbox Ventures
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/eglejasinskaite/)
Gatis Mozolevskis, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder @ Cellbox Labs
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/gatis-mozolevskis-ba4b4853/)

11:00 – BREAK: coffee & networking

11:30 – “The Future of Medical Devices”
Keynote by Timothy Sirard, MD, Senior Director Clinical Business Development @ QPS Holdings, LLC.
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsirard/)
→ Explore emerging trends and global insights shaping the next generation of medtech.

11:30 – “The Beauty and Burden of Designing Pre-Clinical Studies”
Insights by Peter Dogterom, Ph.D., Senior Director Clinical Pharmacology @ QPS Netherlands B.V.
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-dogterom-a04b6a8/)
→ Behind the scenes of successful pre-clinical design: challenges, opportunities, and lessons from the field.

12:45 – Warm LUNCH & networking

13:45 – “Let’s Reimagine What We Miss In Building Mental Health In High Growth Start-Up Teams”
Inspirational talk by Yoad Mick, BA (psychology), Founder @ IMAGYM TRAINING, Startup Mentor @ Baltic Sandbox Ventures, Board Member @ MiXi Center, Partner @ The Product Alliance
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoadmick/)
→ The hidden toll of scaling fast – how to protect the well-being of your core team.

14:30 – „Are We Reinventing the Wheel While the World Moves On?“
Provocative talk by Mart Loog, Ph.D.
(https://www.etis.ee/CV/Mart_Loog/est/)
→ A critical look at whether Baltic's innovation scene is too focused on reinvention over global relevance.

15:00 – BREAK: coffee & networking

15:20 – “How to Kill Innovation”
Expert talk by Rainis Venta, Ph.D., Innovation Manager @ University of Tartu, CBDO @ IVEX Lab, CEO @ GreenBead OÜ
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainis-venta/)
→ Unconventional thinking as a lifeline: identifying and nurturing breakthrough ideas.

15:50 – “How Trend-Driven Focus Can Stall Real Innovation”
Expert talk by Marta Rautenschild, Partner @ Enter Tech Ventures, National President @ JCI Latvia, Member @ BNI Canders
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/rautenschild/)
→ When chasing trends becomes a trap: lessons in keeping innovation authentic.

16:20 – Closing of the event by Lanmer Group


So what’s your job for now?
🎟️ Get your ticket
📅 Block the date
💥 Start getting excited — because you already know it’s something not to be missed.

V Spa Hotel and Conference centre • Riia tänav 2, 51004 Tartu, Tartu maakond, Estonia

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