LUNCHEON: "Creating equal opportunities with Digital Government Services: How Estonia’s expertise can address Europe’s tech and security challenges", featuring MARIIN RATNIK

On the occasion of Ms. Mariin Ratnik’s, Undersecretary of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, business visit to Zurich, the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland (ECCS), in collaboration with the Canton of Zurich, digitalswitzerland and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to invite you to a luncheon focused on Estonia’s pioneering digital government services and their relevance to Switzerland.

"Creating equal opportunities with digital government services: How Estonia’s expertise can address Europe’s tech and security challenges"

Event Details
Date & Time: 29 November
11:00 – 12:00 Welcome & Speeches
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch & Networking

Location: Zunfthaus zur Waag, Münsterhof 8, 8001 Zürich
RSVP: Kindly confirm your attendance by 20 November.
Registrations are non-refundable after 24th of November 2024.

This event will explore Estonia’s leading e-Government practices, which enhance public accessibility, societal equality, and security. Together, we will examine shared challenges and discuss how Estonia’s expertise can help bridge tech and skills gaps in Switzerland.

Speakers

Opening Remarks:
Michael Reiss von Filski, Honorary Consul of Estonia in Zurich

Further Input:
Dr. Kathrin Arioli, Chancellor of the Canton of Zurich,

Keynote Address:
Ms. Mariin Ratnik, Undersecretary of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Panel Discussion:
Franziska Barmettler, CEO of digitalswitzerland
Dr. Alessia Neuroni, Head of Digital Administration, Canton of Zurich
Anett Numa, Cyberdefence expert, Estonia
Oleg Shvaikovsky, Chairman of Council on AI in Education for Estonian Education Ministry, Co-Founder of St John's School, Member of Board of ECCS

Event Highlights
Estonia is recognized as one of the most digitally advanced nations, with over 99% of government services available online, 24/7, in multiple languages. We will discuss how Estonia’s comprehensive e-Government model promotes social equity, strengthens economic resilience, and contributes to digital security. Topics will include cybersecurity, public-private collaboration, and the role of education in building citizen trust.

Registration fees:
ECCS Members & Partnering organisations -- 90.00 CHF
Non-Member -- 120 CHF
Please register by 24 November

This event is organized by the ECCS, Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, the Honorary Consulate of Estonia in Zurich, in collaboration with the Canton of Zurich and digitalswitzerland.

Join us to learn, connect, and leave inspired.

Michael Reiss von Filski
President of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland and
Honorary Consul of Estonia in Zurich

Mirjam Loertscher
Trade, Economic and Innovation Advisor in Switzerland