6 May 2022, Meresuu Spa hotel
The world has changed, and change is ongoing!
The world has changed, and change is ongoing!
Narva-Jõesuu
Business Conference 2026
Business Conference 2026
The frequency and scale of changes were on a growing trend. In those uncertain times, it was crucial to maintain dialogue and preserve a shared information space among regional decision-makers. In the post-pandemic era and amid an extremely volatile political situation in Europe—where the green transition was forcing everyone to push their limits and decision-makers faced new, far-reaching issues on their desks every day—there was a pressing need to address diverse decisions and solutions.
What was to be done to ensure that we were still the ones steering the world? How could we keep pace with the changes, what needed to be taken into account, and how could we support regional development, community members, future competitiveness, and the individuals who went about their daily work and lives.
What was to be done to ensure that we were still the ones steering the world? How could we keep pace with the changes, what needed to be taken into account, and how could we support regional development, community members, future competitiveness, and the individuals who went about their daily work and lives.
PROGRAMME
Friday, 6 May 2022
- 10:00Opening remarksMaksim Iljin, Mayor of Narva-Jõesuu
- ECONOMYHow can businesses position themselves beyond the borders of Estonia? How to increase the export capacity of companies?
- 10:10Strategic opportunities when moving from crisis to crisisRaivo Vare, Transit and Economics Expert
- 10:50The economic situation. The past few years have been more than volatile for the economy: we have had to cope with both the coronavirus and a major war in our close neighborhood. Despite this, life in Estonia has become wealthier and better. Can we maintain this course, and what challenges does the near future hold?Mihkel Nestor, Economic Analyst at AS SEB Pank
- 11:10Ida-Virumaa and industrial investmentsAhti Asmann, Chairman of the Management Board of AS VKG
- INVESTMENTS AND EXPORTRules of the new economy: how to ensure sustainable investment capacity under restrictions.
- 11:50Investments in the winds of changeJaanus Mikk, CEO of Narva Gate OÜ
- 12:20Norway as an export market is undoubtedly attractive, but it requires thorough preparatory work, commitment, and presence. An open-book look at the opportunities for Estonian companies in the highly competitive Norwegian market.Anneli Andresen, Board Member of Export2Norway
- 12:45PANEL DISCUSSION: On the feasibility of export
- Anneli Andresen
- Jaanus Mikk
- Argo Saul, CEO of Nordic Houses OÜ
- 13:15LUNCH
- LABOUR FORCEIn addition to updating skills, a new challenge is the flexible integration of refugees to support economic growth. Discussing changing business models and adapting to them.
- 14:00How to maintain employee motivation in a rapidly changing environment?Martin Rajasalu, CEO of Moticheck OÜ
- 14:20Why do we need a new school, and how is it built?Karin Künnapas, Head of Kood/Jõhvi Technology School
- 14:40PANEL DISCUSSION: Labour force challenges when moving from crisis to crisis
- Martin Rajasalu
- Karin Künnapas
- Karina Küppas, CEO of Narva-Jõesuu Medical Spa
- PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSDiscussing the first practical steps to ensure business sustainability in Ida-Virumaa.
- 15:10Supporting entrepreneurship in Ida-VirumaaKaupo Sempelson, Expert at the Economic Development Department, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
- 15:40New development projects to diversify the economic environmentTeet Kuusmik, Board Member of the Ida-Viru Investment Agency
- ENERGYOn the wave of change towards new opportunities.
- 16:10The energy sector is not just about oil shaleAndres Vainola, Chairman of the Management Board of Enefit Power AS
- 16:40Closing remarksMaksim Iljin, Mayor of Narva-Jõesuu
The conference is moderated by Maarika Honkonen
The conference will be held in Estonian with simultaneous interpretation into Russian.
Participation fee (including lunch) — 40 €
The Narva-Jõesuu Business Conference took place at the Meresuu SPA Hotel, a venue that perfectly combines business and leisure. Following an insightful day of conferences, attendees had the opportunity to unwind in the spa centre and enjoy the tranquil resort environment.