The agenda is preliminary and subject to change to ensure the best possible access for participants.
Mari-Liis Küppar
Board Member
Enterprise Estonia
Korea Press Foundation visit to Estonia
Exploring the Future of Security Through Estonia's Defence and Digital Innovation Ecosystem
As a NATO frontline nation and a recognised leader in digital governance, cybersecurity and defence innovation, Estonia offers a unique perspective on how countries can build resilience in an increasingly complex security environment.
This press trip offers first-hand insight into the technologies and policies that are shaping modern security. Through expert briefings, company visits and participation in Estonia Defence Week, journalists will explore topics including AI, cyber defence, autonomous systems, drone technologies, digital resilience and NATO cooperation.
The agenda is preliminary and subject to change to ensure the best possible access for participants.
Bus transfer to e-Estonia Briefing Centre
Arrival and welcome coffee at the e-Estonia Briefing Centre
Welcoming words
By Mari-Liis Küppar, Board Member at Enterprise Estonia
e-Estonia Briefing: Digital transformation, digital government services, cybersecurity and resilience
By Rannar Park, Head of Business Engagement at e-Estonia Briefing Centre
Topics:
Coffee break and interview opportunities
Briefing by Nortal: Cybersecurity, Defence and Global Innovation
By Marko Kaseleht, Senior Vice President for Defence at Nortal
Lunch
Briefing by Cybernetica: From Digital State Foundations to Defence Technologies
Briefing on the State of the Estonian Defence Technology Ecosystem
By Rene Ehasalu, Cluster Manager at Estonian Defence Industry Association
Topics:
Walk to next venue, Sepise 7
Visit to Frankenburg Technologies and introduction to Air Defence Innovation
By Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg Technologies
Topics:
Bus transfer to CybExer Technologies
Visit to CybExer Technologies and briefing on Digital Twins & Cyber Ranges in the AI Era
By Lauri Almann, Chairman & Co-Founder at CybExer Technologies
Key media angles and demonstration highlights:
Bus transfer to hotel
Bus transfer to Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel
Interviews
8.10-8.20 KOTRA representative
8.20-8.50 Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Estonia is His Excellency Ileung Kim
Estonia-Korea Defence Forum
The Estonia-Korea Defence Industry Forum brings together defence officials and leading companies from both nations to expand bilateral military-technological cooperation and localization partnerships
Networking lunch and free time
Bus tansfer to Milrem Robotics
Visit to Milrem Robotics
Meeting with Kuldar Väärsi, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Milrem Robotics
Topics:
Bus transfer to DefSecIntel
Visit to DefSecIntel and briefing on Defence Intelligence & Situational Awareness Technologies
By Jaanus Tamm, CEO of DefSecIntel
Arrival at hotel
Meet at the hotel lobby and walk together to the restaurant
Networking dinner at FARM Restaurant
Hosted by Enterprise Estonia
Departure from hotel. Please bring your passports with you.
Briefing on Estonia's Defence Early-Stage Innovation Ecosystem at Tehnopol Science and Business Park
By Anne-Liisa Elbrecht, Vootele Päi and startup representatives (2GRID and Thistle)
Topics:
Bus transfer to Ministry of Economic Affairs
Visit to Estonia Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
Meeting with the Minister of Economy and Industry, Erkki Keldo
Bus transfer
Stakeholder Visit TBC
Lunch
Bus transfer to KrattWorks
Visit to KrattWorks and introduction to Jamming-Resistant Drone Technologies, Factory Visit & Drone Showcase
By Karmo Saar, Head of Sales of KrattWorks
Company Presentation
Factory Visit
Drone Showcase
Bus transfer to hotel
End of Official Programme
Visit to the Estonian National Broadcasting (F. R. Kreutzwaldi tn 14, 10124 Tallinn)
9.00-10.00 Strategic Communications in Estonia and Europe. By Rain Puusta, Government Strategic Communications Adviser
10.00-11.30 ERR Editorial Board Presentation and Newsroom Tour. By Joosep Värk, Editor in Chief at Estonian Public Broadcast
Board Member
Enterprise Estonia
Cluster Manager
The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association
CEO
Frankenburg Technologies
President and CEO
DefSecIntel Solutions
Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry
Republic of Estonia Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
Head of Sales
KrattWorks
Chairman & Co-Founder
CybExer Technologies
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Milrem Robotics
Senior Vice President for Defence
Nortal
Head of Dual-Use and Defence Technologies
Tehnopol
Director
Tehnopol Accelerator
Head of Business Engagement
Enterprise Estonia
Press Trip Project Manager
Enterprise Estonia
Business Development Manager (Korea)
Enterprise Estonia
International Media Project Manager
Enterprise Estonia
Enterprise Estonia strive to enhance Estonia’s international competitiveness, foster entrepreneurship, and improve the quality of life for its residents. Estonia is a progressive European nation and the world’s most digitally advanced society. It blends liberal democracy and a Nordic lifestyle with an independent spirit and a startup mindset to power world-leading innovation in technology and sustainability
e-Estonia Briefing Centre is part of Enterprise Estonia. It is a governmental body created in 2009 for the development and promotion of e-Estonia brand. Estonia is the world leader in digitalisation of government services.
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