We cordially invite you to the Estonia-Saxony Business Forum, themed “Partnerships for Innovation and Digitalization,” happening on May 7, 2025, at the Steigenberger de Saxe Hotel, Neumarkt 9, 01067 Dresden. This exclusive event is designed for entrepreneurs, government representatives, and academics. It brings together Estonian participants from the digitalization and electronics sectors to explore sustainable innovation strategies and digital partnerships between Estonia and Saxony. The forum coincides with the visit of Estonian President Alar Karis to Saxony, adding special significance to the event.
Experience exciting keynotes, inspiring presentations, and benefit from valuable networking opportunities. Engage with high-ranking representatives from business and politics on the forward-looking topics of digitalization and innovation.
Working language: English with translation into German
We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of Dresden.
AGENDA
09:30 | Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 – 10:10 | Opening
- Moderation: Dr. Nick Pruditsch and Tobias Runte, IHK Dresden
- Welcome by the Saxon Minister of Economic Affairs, Dirk Panter
- Greetings by the President of the Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Dr. Andreas Sperl
10:10 – 10:20 | Keynote speech by the Estonian President, Alar Karis
“Digital Economy & Innovation Partnerships between Estonia and Saxony”
10:20 – 10:30 | Koolest Solution GmbH Launch: Strengthening STEM education through Estonian-Saxon cooperation
- Omari Loid, CEO & Co-Founder, Praktikal Education OÜ
- Luise Ludwig, CEO, Koolest Solution GmbH
10:30 – 10:45 | SAXONY! A Business Location at its Best – Thomas Horn, CEO Saxony Trade & Invest
10:45 – 11:00 | Silicon Saxony: Driver of innovation and digital transformation – Frank Bösenberg, CEO Silicon Saxony & Chairman Silicon Europe
11:00 – 11:40 | Innovation Potential for SMEs in Saxony
- Taavi Madiberk, CEO, Skeleton Technologies
- Taivo Liiv, Lead of Business Development, Proekspert
- Erko Elblaus, Business Development Manager, Insta Globe Engineering
- Mart Ulm, Business Development Manager, NOTE Pärnu OÜ
- Dr. Stefan Jakschik, CEO, ULT AG
- Moderation: Sigrid Harjo, Member of the Board, Enterprise Estonia
11:40 – 12:20 | Digitalization & E-Government: Best Practices from Estonia
- Martin Rebs, CEO, Nortal AG
- Priit Kongo, CEO, Net Group
- Tuuli Pärenson, International Operations Lead, Gofore Estonia
- Tobias Johannes Koch, Partner, CGI Estonia
- Dr. Stephan Rohde, Head of the Department “Digitalization of Administration”, Saxon State Chancellery
- Moderation: Roomet Sõrmus, Estonian Embassy in Berlin
12:20 – 12:30 | Summary
12:30 – 13:30 | Networking lunch for Estonian and Saxon companies
- Opportunity for bilateral discussions
- Roundtable discussions on specific industries and collaborations
Business diplomacy reception
The Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia, Marika Linntam, has the honor of inviting you to a business diplomacy reception on the occasion of the visit of President Alar Karis, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Große Meißner Str. 15, 01097 Dresden. Seize this opportunity to gain new insights, establish valuable connections, and explore synergies with Estonia, one of Europe’s most digitally advanced nations. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting exchange.
Please register by May 4 to be part of the forum and/or reception at [email protected].
Partners:
Estonian Embassy in Berlin, Enterprise Estonia, Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Saxony Trade & Invest, Silicon Saxony, Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Climate Protection
The Forum and reception are supported by NextGenerationEU.
