Estonians from around the world are invited to take part in the Global Estonian Diaspora Networking Day – a full-day event held on 1 July 2025 in Tallinn, as part of the XIII World Estonian Days (ESTO 2025).
Held at the Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), this gathering is designed for Estonian organisations, community leaders and individuals living abroad to connect with peers, share insights and challenges, and explore ways to build stronger global Estonian communities.
Whether you’re involved in education, culture, media, business or archives, the event provides space to meet others working in similar areas – a chance to exchange experiences, learn from one another, and spark ideas for future collaboration.
Event details
🕙 Tuesday, 1 July 2025
🕙 10.00 am – 4.30 pm (Registration and welcome coffee from 9.15)
📍 Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), Kursi 3, Tallinn, Estonia
🗣️ Held in Estonian, with simultaneous English interpretation available
💻 Select workshops accessible virtually
Why attend?
This is more than just a networking event – it’s a practical, collaborative forum to help shape the future of the Estonian diaspora. As part of the day’s discussions, participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the next Global Estonian Action Plan (2026–2029), currently being revised by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your perspectives and experiences will help ensure the updated plan reflects the reality, goals and evolving needs of Estonians living abroad.
Choose your networking groups
When registering, you’ll be asked to choose two priority groups based on your interests or area of involvement:
Estonian schools and summer camps abroad
Estonian houses, outdoor associations (campgrounds, etc.) abroad*
Estonian diaspora media and communication networks abroad*
Estonian archives, libraries and preservation of Estonian memory abroad
Estonian churches and congregations abroad
Estonian academics abroad
Estonian sororities and fraternities abroad
Estonian folk culture abroad (choirs, dance groups, theatre and ethnographic circles)
Estonian artists and art collections abroad
Estonian writers and translators abroad
Estonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad**
*Accessible virtually
** This group has a separate session beginning at 9.30 in the Trafo Hall: Global Estonians’ Business Network: Uncharted Resource for Estonian Companies. Separate registration required.
Program highlights
09.15 am –10.00 am – Registration and welcome coffee
10.00 am –10.45 am – Opening session in main hall*
- Welcome from organisers and the Estonian Foreign Minister
- Presentation of the Global Estonian Action Plan goals
- Youth vision for the future
- Introduction of workshops and facilitators
11.00 am –12.00 pm – Workshop Session I (based on group selection)
12.00 –1.15 pm – Lunch and informal networking
1.15–1.30 pm – Instructions for afternoon sessions
1.30–2.00 pm – Workshop Session II (based on group selection)
2.15–2.45 pm – Workshop Session III (open visits to all rooms)
3.00–4.30 pm – Closing session in main hall*
- Presentations of workshop highlights
- Open microphone for reflections
- Final thoughts and wrap-up
In addition to the workshop sessions, attendees can also enjoy a mini-expo featuring Estonian institutions and organisations, and browse a small showcase of works by Estonian artists and writers available for purchase.
Register
👉 Register to attend by clicking below:
Read more
📘 More information and full program:
estofestival.com/en/global-estonian-diaspora-networking-day
This is a great opportunity for networking, to be heard, to learn what other Estonians abroad are thinking and doing – we hope to see you there!
