| Time | Event | Place | For Who? | Speakers/ Performers | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.11.2023 | ||||||
| 17:00-19:00 | VIP hours @ NEXPO Tallinn | Nexpo City | Invitation only | NEXPO Tallinn Organisers, GreenEst Summit EST & ENG | A unique opportunity to visit NEXPO Tallinn on Day 0 before anyone else. Possibilty to meet NEXPO Exhibitors without the bustle. | Technologies & Trends |
| 14.11.2023 | ||||||
| 09:30-11:00 | SCC Keynotes Screening at Nexpo: Adam Greenfield | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Adam Greenfield ENG | Screening of the keynote speech by Adam Greenfield, who is an American urbanist and novelist speaking about the intersection of design, technology and culture. | Educational Programme |
| 09:30-11:00 | SCC Keynotes Screening at Nexpo: Gunther Pauli | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Gunther Pauli ENG | Screening of the keynote speech by Gunther Pauli who is an entrepreneur and a visionnaire of the concept of blue economy. | Educational Programme |
| 11:00-13:00 | Explore with Classmates: NEXPO | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Registered classes only | Franz Malmsten, NEXPO guides EST | Unique and curated program to inspire the younger generation through a compact but potent study visit. Students will receive a crash-course of the green transition and green technologies from Franz Malmsten and then embark on a guided tour of NEXPO to see the real life changemakers. | Educational Programme |
| 13:30-14:30 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 14.30-14.45 | Joy & Success: Visualisation Technique to Create Momentum and Clarity | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Kaisa Kangro, Kai Auger EST & ENG | Join this quick 15-minute session led by Namasgo Studio, focusing on health, peak performance and emotional wellness. This session will serve as a nourishing break for your body and mind during our fast-paced event day. Release any stress and tension from your body with gentle stretches and guided breathing techniques followed by an invigorating technique to put you into a strong and energetic peak state. | Entertainment |
| 14:00-15:00 | Future Workshops & Discussions: Hydrogen by Estonian Hydrogen Valley | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Moderated by Marek Alliksoo, Estonian Association of Hydrogen Technologies. Speakers from Alexela, Eesti Energia, Port of Tallinn, Tartu City and University of Tartu ENG | A look into new possibilities for the economy by Hydrogen Valley Estonia, the world's first nationwide Hydrogen Valley. What does it mean for the energy transition, what and where are the opportunities, how does it align with Estonia's 2030 plans and how do we create the synergies. | Educational Programme |
| 15:00-16:00 | Future Workshops & Discussions: Future of Urban Commuting by AuveTech | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Presenter for Auve Tech: Deivis Sepp (Head of Operations) Panel moderator: Silver Kalve Speakers: Matti Kutila (VTT); Christian Riester (Pendel Mobility); Tiia Joki (City of Tampere); Kaarel Variksaar (Auve Tech CEO) ENG | Panel discussion on The Future of Urban Commuting proceeded with an introduction by Auve Tech. | Technologies & Trends |
| 16:00-17:00 | Future Workshops & Discussions: Unmanned mobility by Tartu | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Moderator: Pirko Konsa Speakers: Jaanus Tamm (Smart City Manager at Tartu City Government); Jonas Stjernberg (Partner of Robots.Experts) ENG | Panelists will discuss the opportunities of unmanned aviation in urban environments: what are the challenges, roles, etc. | Technologies & Trends |
| 17:00-18:00 | Future Workshops & Discussions: Making the right choices regarding technology in the rapidly evolving mobility by Alexela | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Alan Vaht, Head of E-Mobility at Alexela EST | Making the right choices regarding technology in the rapidly evolving mobility. Showcase with the example of e-mobility chargers and explaining the difference between a smart and a foolish electric car charger. | Technologies & Trends |
| 15:00-15:30 | SCC Keynotes Screening at Nexpo: Elin Hauge | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Elin Hauge ENG | Screening of the keynote speech by Elin Hauge, a futurist specializing in artificial intelligence and business. | Educational Programme |
| 16:00-16:30 | Panel discussion: Urban living 2050 by Wastelocker | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Veronika Valk-Siska (Ministry of Climate); Viktorija Prilenska (TalTech); Rainer Pesti (Ragn-Sells) Moderated by Mark Skljarov (WasteLocker) ENG | 80% by 2050 – are our cities ready to accommodate this amount of population by the year 2050? How can it be done holistically and sustainably? What actions are already taken to foster resilient communities? To what extent is data an answer? We focus on cities not only built by the people but also for the people. | Educational Programme |
| 16:30-17:30 | AirTram as a part of urban transportation: utopia or reality? | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Mart Kallas, Member of Tallinn City Council EST | Future urban transportation is well-planned, efficient, and an integrated system of various transportation modes. Engineers have begun developing air trams as part of urban public transportation, with the air trams being particularly well-suited for large cities situated in flat landscapes. Mart Kallas presents his vision on what the future city's public transportation system could look like. | Educational Programme |
| 17:30-18:30 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 18.00-19.00 | Music @ NEXPO | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Ellip & Teele Viira EST & ENG | Musical performances to end the day at NEXPO. | Networking & Entertainment |
| 18.00-19.00 | Greentech Week Opening reception - Part I | Cauldron Hall & Atrium, Creative Hub - Kursi 3 / Tallinn | Invitations only: Exhibitors, Smart Cities Ticket holders & more | Mihhail Kõlvart, Mayor of Tallinn & Gerald Baber-Sutter, CEO of Urban Future and producer of F*ck Up Night ENG | Welcoming session for all GreenTech Week participants to set the tone for the upcoming week. | Networking |
| 19.00-21.00 | F*ck Up Night | Blackbox, Creative Hub - Kursi 3 / Tallinn | Invitations only: Exhibitors, Smart Cities Ticket holders & more | Maria Vassilakou, former Deputy Mayor of Vienna, who found herself in the middle of a (huge) mess when pedestrianizing Europe’s longest shopping street. Jonas Schorr, Partner at Berlin-based Urban Impact, who has been at the epicenter of Berlin’s smart city ecosystem and seen his fair share of failure. Annika Arras is the Founder and Managing Director of Miltton Nordics and previously managed three successful national Estonian election campaigns in a row. ENG | F*ck Up Night is the kick-off event for Tallinn Greentech Week. The green transformation is well under way in cities, businesses, and organizations around the world. Luckily. It is passionate leaders, change makers, entrepreneurs, and people of all sorts who work, experiment, test and implement projects to fast forward sustainability. But while we constantly hear so-called “best practice cases”, we actually hear very little about the things going wrong. Still – we all know: they happen. All the time. Everywhere. F*ck Up Night celebrates the very failures and mistakes made in the green transition. Meet three exceptional leaders and hear their very personal stories of disaster and how we can learn from them. | Entertainment |
| 19.00-21.30 | Networking session in the City by AuveTech | Telliskivi 60m / Tallinn | Registered participants: Exhibitors, Business or Smart Cities ticket holders, VIPs & Speakers | Networking session about the Future of Mobility ENG | Fun and informal networking event for industry people and/or founders | Networking |
| 21.00-22.00 | Greentech Week Opening reception - Part II | Cauldron Hall & Atrium, Creative Hub - Kursi 3 / Tallinn | Invitations only: Exhibitors, Smart Cities Ticket holders & more | Ellip & Teele Viira EST & ENG | Informal mingling and networking with drinks and DJs. | Networking & Entertainment |
| 15.11.2023 | ||||||
| 09.00-11.00 | Explore with Classmates: NEXPO | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Registered classes only | Franz Malmsten, NEXPO guides EST | Unique and curated program to inspire the younger generation through a compact but potent study visit. Students will receive a crash-course of the green transition and green technologies from Franz Malmsten and then embark on a guided tour of NEXPO to see the real life changemakers. | Educational Programme |
| 09.00-14.30 | Youth Day by Negavatt | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Negavatt & Youth Environmental Council of the Ministry of the Environment Yoga with Yoko Alender EST | Thoughtfully selected programme aimed for young enthusiasts interested in green technology and circular economy. Programme curated by Negavatt – unique green initiative competition for young people. | Educational Programme |
| 11.00-12.00 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 12.00-12.30 | Motivational session: It's About Energy! | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Killu Kolsar, coach | It's about energy! What is physical, mental, and emotional energy? How to preserve energy? How to increase energy levels to have the strength to achieve your goals? Let's break things down, identify our current energy level through guided self-analysis, and set a practical step on how to raise it. | Entertainment |
| 12.30-12.45 | Joy & Success: A 15-Minute Wellness Break with Namasgo with Visualisation Technique to Create Momentum and Clarity | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Kaisa Kangro, Kai Auger EST & ENG | Join this quick 15-minute session led by Namasgo Studio, focusing on health, peak performance and emotional wellness. This session will serve as a nourishing break for your body and mind during our fast-paced event day. Release any stress and tension from your body with gentle stretches and guided breathing techniques followed by an invigorating technique to put you into a strong and energetic peak state. | Entertainment |
| 13.00-14.00 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 14.00-15.00 | Mini-seminar by BaltiPlast Project: Challenges to Plastic Waste Management in the Baltic Sea Region | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Prof. Dr. Walter Leal, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences; Harri Moora, PhD, Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre ENG | Interactive talk on stage and with the audience on how we could overcome the issues of single-use plastics in the Baltic Sea region and what would be the best ways forward. | Educational Programme |
| 15.00-16.00 | Ülemiste City seminar | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Mati Fjodorov (Ülemiste City), Rivo Roosileht (Telia Eesti), Karen Burns (Fyma), Robert Järviste (Bikeep), Karin Kallikorm (Activate Health) ENG | Smart, Green and Healthy Ülemiste City. How to create a human-friendly urban space in a business campus? How does the community understand the environmental impact of mobility? How to influence people's behaviour? Together with Fyma, Bikeep, Activate Health and Telia we’ll showcase how to collect mobility data and organize impactful (environmental) interventions. | Governance |
| 14.30-15.30 | Negotiation Masterclass by Georg Merilo | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Georg Merilo, professional negotiator & founder of Georg Merilo School of Negotiation EST | In this workshop, negotiation expert Georg Merilo will guide participants into the enchanting world of the art of negotiation without wasting a second. What exactly are "negotiations"? Who is a good negotiator, or a very good one, or a world-class one? How can you, even when young and with limited resources, sit at the negotiation table with the mighty of this world as an equal? Where and what is the negotiation standard in 2024? Even the small can be mighty. Join us in an engaging, interesting, and unique NEXPO negotiation workshop. | Educational Programme |
| 16.15-19.00 | Robotex @ Nexpo | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Nathan Metsala ENG | Robotex showcases various demo competitions that can be seen during the major event Robotex International on November 17-18 at the Unibet Arena. Robotex will be presenting the internationally recognized Folk Race competition as well as the Line Following competition to the public, along with descriptions of what robotics can do for a greener future. As a bonus, you can also listen to some pitches from a youth business idea competition. | Educational Programme |
| 15.30-17.00 | Networking with the Estonian smart and sustainable city brightest stars by ITS Estonia and Estonian ICT Cluster + reception & drinks | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Netgroup | This event brings together ITS Estonia member companies who will have the chance to showcase their innovative ideas and solutions through pitching session. During the event, companies will have the platform to present their projects, products, and services related to smart and sustainable city initiatives, allowing them to highlight their expertise, achievements, and future plans. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to exchange knowledge, explore potential collaborations, and stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in the field. | Pitching |
| 18.00-19.00 | Music @ NEXPO | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | DJ Widenski & Inga EST & ENG | Musical performances to end the day at NEXPO. | Networking & Entertainment |
| 19.00-21.30 | Networking session in the City by Test In Tallinn | Telliskivi 60m / Tallinn | Registered participants: Exhibitors, Business or Smart Cities ticket holders, VIPs & Speakers | "Taste in Tallinn" Networking ENG | Fun and informal networking event for industry people or founders. | Networking |
| 16.11.2023 | ||||||
| 09.00-11.00 | Explore with Classmates: NEXPO | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Registered classes only | Franz Malmsten, NEXPO guides EST | Unique and curated program to inspire the younger generation through a compact but potent study visit. Students will receive a crash-course of the green transition and green technologies from Franz Malmsten and then embark on a guided tour of NEXPO to see the real life changemakers. | Educational Programme |
| 09.00-13.30 | Science Day: EBS Innovative Idea Journey in the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Green Startup | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Program manager: Aleksandra Kekkonen (EBS) Moderators: Karoline Jostov (EBS, CarbonAccounts); Andreas Veispak (EBS) Speakers: Kädi Ristkok (Cleantech Estonia); Jana Budkovskaja (Beamline Accelerator); Tauro Tampuu (University of Tartu); Jaan Sepping (EcoBase); Hendrik Reimand (2CVentures) ENG | The panel discussion "Innovative Idea Journey in the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Green Startups" brings to the forefront the intricate balance between sustainability and entrepreneurial success. Our diverse panelists, including seasoned accelerator representatives, visionary startup founders, and savvy investors, will provide a 360-degree perspective on what it takes to thrive in the burgeoning Cleantech sector. These industry stalwarts will share invaluable insights on the vital role of the Cleantech cluster in nurturing and supporting the green startup ecosystem. The panel will unravel the complex problems startups face, from stringent regulations and compliance to the challenges of scaling in a highly competitive market. Expert panelists will discuss the high costs and financial barriers that green startups encounter and explore strategies to overcome these hurdles. Attendees will gain an understanding of the opportunities that lie within these challenges and how to pivot them into advantages. The conversation will also highlight success stories, offering attendees inspiration and practical advice for navigating the green economy landscape. | Educational Programme |
| 09.00-13.30 | Science Day: TalTech Green Tech Morning | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Helen Sooväli-Sepping (TalTech); Madis Tilga (The Nordic Council of Ministers); Ivi Lillepuu (Estonian Qualifications Authority); Veiko Karu (TalTech) ENG | Green Skills for the Future by TalTech - what sort of skills are needed today for the jobs of the future; green transition & the exponential curve of upskilling; technologies & trends Connecting with the Raw Materials Industry - EIT RawMaterials is the largest innovation network in Europe. It provides a collaborative environment for disruptive and breakthrough innovations by connecting more than 300 partners from industry, academia, research, and investment. STARTERTallinn Autumn 2023 Demo Day - The final evaluation of teams within the business idea development program STARTERtallinn | Educational Programme |
| 11.00-12.00 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 12.00-13.00 | Innovation in food by Accelerate Estonia | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Märt-Erik Martens (Co-Founder and CEO of Gelatex); Mary-Liis Kütt (CIO of ÄIO), Greta Elva-Jõemaa (Head of Public Policy and Innovation, Accelerate Estonia), Anett Numa, (Head of Government Relations, Accelerate Estonia) ENG | This panel discussion delves into the pressing challenges within the NovelFoods sector, with a specific focus on the ardent need to replace palm oil, coconut oil, and animal fats with sustainable and healthier alternatives, a solution by ÄIO. Featuring Gelatex Technologies, a cutting-edge materials technology company known for its high-throughput production of nanofibrous materials, the session will highlight their journey, invention stories, and the formidable obstacles they've encountered in this traditional industry. Alongside, Accelerate Estonia, a government innovation lab, will shed light on their collaborative efforts with NovelFoods and elucidate the significance of driving transformative changes within this field. This panel promises valuable insights into the innovative solutions and partnerships shaping the future of the NovelFoods sector. | Technologies & Trends |
| 13.00-16.30 | The Future of Waste Valorization | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Moderated by Dr. Kaspar Valgepea Speakers: Sandra Kaabel, Priit Jõers, Alar Saluste, Marika Lillemets EST | For a circular economy, sustainable waste management is crucial. During the seminar, scientists and entrepreneurs will introduce several innovative technologies for valorizing solid waste. A representative from the Ministry of Climate will provide an overview of the national waste plan, and in the panel discussion following the presentations, the focus will be on how to better utilize waste in the future in Estonia. | Technologies & Trends |
| 14.30-18.30 | Community energy in Tallinn Seminar by Energiaühistu | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Speakers: Ian Turner, Chris Vrettos, Goran Gacic, Joosep Veerme, Siim Isup ENG | Energy communities will be an integral part of our energy systems. Only by engaging citizens can we make the renewable energy transition happen. In our capacity building lab we look into EU and National legislative context, inform participants about the available sources of EU public funds that could be used to support energy communities, outline the best practices for successful partnership models leading to the mutual empowerment of city government and civil society organisations. | Technologies & Trends |
| 16.30-17.30 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 17.00-17.30 | Kvark Science Show | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Performers: Gregor Randla, Smaragda Lucia Sarana EST | top-KVARK is a humorous science show where even a modest Estonian may find themselves chuckling in the corner or even taming fire on stage. | Entertainment |
| 17.30-19.00 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 18.30-19.00 | Music @ NEXPO | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Daniel Levi Duo EST & ENG | Musical performances to end the day at NEXPO. | Networking & Entertainment |
| 19.00-21.30 | Networking session in the City by ITS Estonia | Telliskivi 60m / Tallinn | Registered participants: Exhibitors, Business or Smart Cities ticket holders, VIPs & Speakers | Networking about sustainable mobility and AI by ITS Estonia ENG | Fun and informal networking event for industry people or founders. | Networking |
| 19.00-22.00 | Networking with Ice Plunge and Sauna session at Iglupark | Iglupark, Lennusadama 7, Tallinn | Registered participants: Exhibitors, Business or Smart Cities ticket holders, VIPs & Speakers | Unofficial networking and activities at Iglupark ENG | Fun and informal networking event for industry people or founders. | Networking |
| 19.00-24.00 | Cleantech Afterwork by CleanTech Estonia | Blackbox & Atrium, Creative Hub - Kursi 3 / Tallinn | Invitees & Business ticket holders only | More info coming soon! ENG | Meeting point for cleantech founders and greentech industry people. | Networking & Entertainment |
| 17.11.2023 | ||||||
| 09.00-11.00 | Explore with Classmates: NEXPO | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Registered classes only | Franz Malmsten, NEXPO guides EST | Unique and curated program to inspire the younger generation through a compact but potent study visit. Students will receive a crash-course of the green transition and green technologies from Franz Malmsten and then embark on a guided tour of NEXPO to see the real life changemakers. | Educational Programme |
| 09.00-17.00 | Beamline Mentor Day | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Intro by Jana Budkovskaja (CEO of Beamline Accelerator) ENG | Beamline Mentorship day will come with trusted mentors, fiery panel discussions and Beamline's own Batch #4 Demos. | Educational Programme |
| 11.30-13.00 | Exhibitor's Pitching | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | NEXPO exhibitors, moderated by Eeva Esse ENG | An exclusive chance for NEXPO exhibitors to pitch their game-changing concepts to potential investors and possible new markets. | Pitching |
| 14.00-17.00 | Beamline & Baltic Sustainability Awards + B-Corp Workshop | Nexpo City – Spotlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Panel discussion with Alar Lükk (CFO of Zero Terrain); Rene Tammist (CSR Estonia board member); Kristel Mets (CEO at Rimi Eesti Food) Workshop hosted by Zane Valujeva (Founder of KIIND Agency) ENG | Join the Baltic Sustainability Awards warm-up event in Tallinn hosted in partnership with Beamline Accelerator and KIIND Agency to discover current trends in sustainability innovation. Panel discussion: Impact Innovations Across Industries. Panel will be held by experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who will converge to elucidate the pivotal question: "Why, How, What?" of corporate sustainability. B-Corp workshop: an holistic approach to sustainability hosted by KIIND Agency. This workshop is meticulously designed to equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration necessary to affect real change on our planet. In a time where sustainability is paramount, this workshop offers a comprehensive roadmap not only for driving positive change but also for fostering a culture of responsible stewardship. | Educational Programme |
| 17.00-18.00 | The Pitch by Beamline Accelerator | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | Hosted by Kristo Elias Judges: Tarmo Kärsna, Vladimir Svet, Helery Pops, Anu Saagim ENG | The Pitch is a dynamic and interactive game, combining the excitement of a startup pitch with the unpredictability of live feedback. May the best pitches win! | Networking & Entertainment |
| 18.00-19.00 | Music @ NEXPO | Nexpo City – Highlight Stage | Everyone at NEXPO | DJ Eva EST & ENG | Musical performances to end the day at NEXPO. | Networking & Entertainment |
