Business Conference Narva-Jõesuu 2024: Future is now!

FUTURE IS NOW!

Narva-Jõesuu Business Conference 2024 "The future is now" will be held again on Thursday, 9 May 2024 at the Noorus SPA Hotel Convention Centre (L. Koidula 19d). The main topics of the third business conference will focus on the country's strategic choices and a longer-term perspective in the field of energy and transport to ensure sustainable development nationwide.

We will talk about geopolitical challenges and the three potential development trends presented at the business conference a few years ago - energy, tourism, and defense industry. We will discuss whether it is still relevant today.

We have asked the entrepreneurs who see real potential in this area and have implementation strategies in mind to talk about the possibilities of defense investments.

We will also discuss the topics of artificial intelligence, which are widely debated recently. Is that the new norm? How do we use it today, and what does the future behold?

The matters of Green Transition, sustainability and Fair transition are also on the agenda - experts in the fields will give an overview of the results achieved and future plans.

The Narva-Jõesuu Business Conference is intended for all entrepreneurs, representatives of local governments and decision-makers active in the region. By working together and discussing important topics in the same information space, we can keep our focus on opportunities and overcome challenges.

The conference is moderated by Maarika Honkonen.
The conference is held in Estonian and English with simultaneous translation into Russian.

PROGRAMME:

10:00 - 10:05 – Introduction
Maarika Honkonen, conference moderator

10:05 - 10:20 – Welcome speech
Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia

10:05 - 10:20 – Current situation and new opportunities in Narva-Jõesuu
Maksim Iljin, Mayor of Narva-Jõesuu

10:35 - 11:15 – The role of the Fair Transition Fund's entrepreneurship measures in shaping the future of the regional economy
Jaanus Purga, Representative of the Government of the Republic of Estonia in Ida-Viru County

11:15 - 11:45 – Opportunities for Estonian companies in shipping export markets
Jaak Viilipus, Ministry of Climate

11:45 - 12:15 – Values, trust, communication. Waiting for investors and tourists
Valdar Liive, Finland-Estonia expert, HHJ*- certified management team member

12:15 - 12:45 – Impact of regional aviation on regional development
Ken Koort, aviation expert

12:45 - 13:45 – LUNCH (included)

13:45 - 14:00 – Opportunities for utilisation of quarries and industrial areas
Hardi Murula, Aidu VSK Member of the Board, project expert of Association of Local Authorities of Ida-Virumaa

14:00 - 14:15 – The creative economy as an area supporting regional development
Piia Tamm, SA Ida-Viru Entrepreneurship Centre, Coordinator of the Viru Film Foundation

14:15 - 14:30 – Opportunities and challenges of the circular economy in Ida-Viru County
Alar Saluste, Ragn-Sells OSA Project Manager

14:30 - 15:00 – PANEL: Opportunities and Reality of the Fair Transition Fund
Hardi Murula, Piia Tamm, Alar Saluste

15:00 - 15:45 – How artificial intelligence is changing the business world around us
Lauri Antalainen, Digiwise, Business Development Expert

15:45 - 16:45 – Baltic Ghost Wing Academy and Proving Grounds -The EUs First Drone Top Gun Fighter School
James Acuna, Frontier Vectors, CEO

16.45 - 17:00 – Conclusion

The Narva-Jõesuu Business Conference is organised by Narva-Jõesuu town council with the support of Ida-Viru Local Government Association.

NB! For companies interested in presenting their products and services, please contact: [email protected]

For conference participants - accommodation at the Noorus SPA Hotel at a discounted price. To book at a special price, please contact: [email protected]

More information: www.narva-joesuu.ee