Registration, morning coffee, and networking with colleagues.

Linnar Looris shares his personal journey of how saying “yes” has elevated him to new heights in the ballet world, both as a dancer and a leader. He firmly believes that openness to new opportunities helps us grow and develop—not only professionally but also personally. Every new experience teaches something important and makes us better individuals in both work and life.

Laura Bates is a bestselling author and an inspiring speaker. She regularly writes for The New York Times, The Guardian, and other publications and is a sought-after consultant for media commentary and TV productions.
Building on last year’s conference topic of gender equality, Laura explores how educational and value gaps, as well as often-overlooked everyday factors like social media algorithms, impact interpersonal relationships, work environments, and workplace safety.

In a fast-changing world, change often sparks fear and resistance. Cyriel Kortleven’s interactive presentation offers practical tools to simplify the process. Discover how the YESSS mindset—delaying judgment, exploring new perspectives, and taking small, actionable steps—can help your team embrace change and reduce resistance.
Learn how to break down major organizational changes into smooth, actionable steps that lead to lasting results. Cyriel, known as “The Simplifier,” brings over 20 years of experience, inspiring organizations like IKEA and NASA to confidently navigate change. His pragmatic and humorous approach energizes participants, turning resistance into creativity and small steps into big achievements.

Ene-Margit Tiit, one of Estonia’s leading mathematicians and demographic statistics experts, shares her insights on sustainable work life and intergenerational differences.
Drawing from her extensive career, she highlights how education, work habits, and social changes have influenced various generations. Her presentation focuses on how representatives of different generations can learn from each other and how principles of sustainability can extend the active and productive period of work life.

What forms the foundation of successful executive collaboration, ensuring organizational success on all fronts? How do leaders complement each other’s roles, and what collaboration patterns lead to the best outcomes?
This talk also debunks common misconceptions and provides practical advice for HR leaders aiming to join executive teams and express their ambitions clearly. Additionally, Ivo explores owner and executive expectations for HR leaders in creating a strong leadership culture.

At Kaamos, a family business involving a father, a son, and five sisters, personal happiness is as important as business continuity. Differences in age and experience often result in diverse worldviews, but the family charter guiding their operations helps maintain harmony.
In this talk, they share experiences on balancing generational expectations and perspectives, demonstrating how this approach has enabled Kaamos to thrive both as a family business and in personal life.

Details about this exciting speaker will be revealed soon!
The HR leader’s participation is supported by the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation. Special thanks for their support!

After the impactful talk by the US HR leader, it’s time to bring Estonia’s own inspiring HR leaders to the stage. The three finalists of the “Most Influential HR Leader” category will discuss what it feels like to work in the field of HR management, guided by a young HR professional.

The winners of the “Most Influential HR Leader 2024” award and the four “Heart-Driven” categories—Leader, Developer, Innovator, and Young Talent—will be announced.
Nominees for all categories will be revealed in February, and the jury will be announced in mid-November. More information about the competition can be found here.

We customize every aspect of our daily lives—so why not our work lives?
This presentation introduces the latest research on job crafting and its benefits. Learn how job crafting allows us to align our strengths and interests with our work, creating a more meaningful, productive, and enjoyable work life.
Hear stories and examples of how people—from janitors to CEOs and park rangers to payroll specialists—use job crafting to enhance their well-being, professional growth, and career opportunities.