13th Estonia’s Friends International Meeting (EFIM)
July 2–4, 2026 Tallinn
The EFIM is an invitation only event. The invitation is personal and non-transferable.
The patrons of the Meeting are former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves, one of the event’s original initiators, and entrepreneur and investor Sten Tamkivi.
PROGRAM
Thursday, July 2, 2026
17:00–20:30 Vabamu (Toompea 8b, Tallinn)
Welcome reception hosted by Vabamu and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fireside chat with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, moderated by Rainer Sternfeld, entrepreneur and investor
Friday, July 3, 2026
9:30–13:30 Vabamu (Toompea 8b, Tallinn)
Vabamu and Enterprise Estonia present:
Symposium "Quo vadis, Estonia? Defence and Technology"
Opening speech by Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia 2006–2016
Panel discussion, moderated by Sten Tamkivi, entrepreneur and investor
14:00–15:30 Stenbock House (Rahukohtu 3, Tallinn)
Tour of the Stenbock House, followed by a buffet lunch hosted by Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia
19:00–22:00 Arvo Pärt Centre (Kellasalu tee 3, Laulasmaa)
Visit to Arvo Pärt Centre
Concert by the ERSO Chamber Orchestra, followed by a reception hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Culture
Saturday, July 4, 2026
11:00–12:30 Kadriorg Rose Garden (Weizenbergi 39, Tallinn)
Reception hosted by Alar Karis, President of Estonia
Additional program:
13:30–16:30 Kai Art Center (Peetri 12, Tallinn)
Nordic panel discussion "Security and Partnership" with speakers from across the region, followed by a presentation by the e-Estonia Briefing Centre
Visit to the exhibition at Kai Art Center (optional)
Program subject to change.
July 2–4, 2026 Tallinn
The EFIM is an invitation only event. The invitation is personal and non-transferable.
The patrons of the Meeting are former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves, one of the event’s original initiators, and entrepreneur and investor Sten Tamkivi.
PROGRAM
Thursday, July 2, 2026
17:00–20:30 Vabamu (Toompea 8b, Tallinn)
Welcome reception hosted by Vabamu and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fireside chat with Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, moderated by Rainer Sternfeld, entrepreneur and investor
Friday, July 3, 2026
9:30–13:30 Vabamu (Toompea 8b, Tallinn)
Vabamu and Enterprise Estonia present:
Symposium "Quo vadis, Estonia? Defence and Technology"
Opening speech by Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia 2006–2016
Panel discussion, moderated by Sten Tamkivi, entrepreneur and investor
14:00–15:30 Stenbock House (Rahukohtu 3, Tallinn)
Tour of the Stenbock House, followed by a buffet lunch hosted by Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia
19:00–22:00 Arvo Pärt Centre (Kellasalu tee 3, Laulasmaa)
Visit to Arvo Pärt Centre
Concert by the ERSO Chamber Orchestra, followed by a reception hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Culture
Saturday, July 4, 2026
11:00–12:30 Kadriorg Rose Garden (Weizenbergi 39, Tallinn)
Reception hosted by Alar Karis, President of Estonia
Additional program:
13:30–16:30 Kai Art Center (Peetri 12, Tallinn)
Nordic panel discussion "Security and Partnership" with speakers from across the region, followed by a presentation by the e-Estonia Briefing Centre
Visit to the exhibition at Kai Art Center (optional)
Program subject to change.