18th Security & RISK
MANAGEMENT
FORUM 2025

NOVEMBER 5 | AT RADISSON COLLECTION HOTEL
TALLINN, RÄVALA STREET 3

The Security & Risk Management Forum is taking place for the eighteenth year in a row. During this time, more than 2,500 participants from more than ten countries have taken part in the forum. 320 experts from more than ten countries have shared their knowledge.

The aim of the forum is to raise awareness of the role of risk management and increase its importance in both the public and private sectors. The 17th forum is a long-standing tradition of bringing together representatives of public and private sectors to discuss over the most hot topics in field of security and risk management.

Forum will also be broadcasted online for those registered participants not able to travel to Tallinn.

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Venue

Radisson Collection Tallinn is located next to business, shopping and entertainment areas. Tallinn Medieval Old Town is just a short walk away.

Radisson Collection Tallinn is a perfect venue for every occasion. They will make sure that all your requests are met to make your event exceptional and memorable.

Radisson Collection Tallinn has 8 exceptional spacious meeting rooms with high-quality equipment, different setup styles and free Wi-Fi.

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Speakers 2024

Taimar Peterkop

State Secretary

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Taimar Peterkop

State Secretary
Since May 2015, Taimar Peterkop was in charge of the Estonian Information System Authority.
During the period 2000–2001, Peterkop worked as a lawyer at the Government Office and from 2001–2008, at the Ministry of Defence, the first four years of which was spent in the Legal Department as Head of the Office of International Law, and the last three years as Head of the Operations and Crisis Management Department.
2008–2010 Peterkop served as Defence Counsellor at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C. After that, he was the Deputy Secretary General for Legal and Administrative Affairs of the Ministry of Defence.
Taimar Peterkop is a graduate of the University of Tartu School of Law and the United States Army War College, and holds a Master’s level degree in Strategic Management.
He was born in Tallinn, on 20 January 1977.

Maria Arana

Ph.D. ESG Leader Europe, Marsh Europe

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Maria Arana

Ph.D. ESG Leader Europe, Marsh Europe

Karsten Neiteler

Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

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Karsten Neiteler

Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Kimmo Kohvakka

Director General for the Rescue Services, Ministry of the Interior, Department for Rescue Services, Finland

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Kimmo Kohvakka

Director General for the Rescue Services, Ministry of the Interior, Department for Rescue Services, Finland
Kimmo Kohvakka has been working as the Director General for the Finnish Rescue Services since 2018. Mr. Kohvakka´s extensive career covers various posts in the Finnish public safety and security services since 1991. Since 1999 he has served in the Finnish Rescue Services, Civil Defence and Civil Preparedness in various positions at municipal, regional and national levels. His expertise covers wide range of themes such as risk management, resilience, societal preparedness, rescue services, civil protection and defence with all-of-society multi-disciplinary approach. Mr. Kohvakka has also served as NATO CPG expert in various missions and tasks over the years.

Urmas Vaino

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Urmas Vaino

Annes Kalle

Head of the Internal Security and Crisis Management Department, Ministry of the Interior

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Annes Kalle

Head of the Internal Security and Crisis Management Department, Ministry of the Interior

Erkki Tori

Head of the Security and National Defense Coordination Office of the State Chancellery

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Erkki Tori

Head of the Security and National Defense Coordination Office of the State Chancellery

Jaanus Uiga

Deputy Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources of the Ministry of Climate

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Jaanus Uiga

Deputy Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources of the Ministry of Climate
Jaanus Uiga's field of activity in the ministry is energy and mineral resources.
Jaanus has previously worked in the private sector as an environmental manager, in the public sector in the field of energy, and in the third sector in the field of energy and green economy. He has also been a member of the management bodies of companies.
Jaanus has obtained a master's degree at the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Estonian Business School.

Alo Aasma

Deputy Secretary General for Spatial and Regional Planning, Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture

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Alo Aasma

Deputy Secretary General for Spatial and Regional Planning, Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture
Alo Aasma is the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, responsible for areas such as risk management, including food security, local governments, and public transport. Previously, Alo has led an export-oriented machinery industry company and has served as both a mayor and a county governor. He has also been a member of the management bodies of various companies and foundations. Alo Aasma holds a master's degree in economics and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Tartu.

Tõnu Mertsina

Chief Economist, Swedbank AB Estonian branch

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Tõnu Mertsina

Chief Economist, Swedbank AB Estonian branch
Tõnu has worked as chief economist at Swedbank since 2013. He has work experience in private and public sector, including the Bank of Estonia, pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) and Statistics Estonia. In MSD, he managed the business unit in Estonia and in the statistical office, the national accounts unit. Tõnu has long-term experience as a guest lecturer at different universities in Estonia.

Peeter Luikmel

Head of the Monetary Policy and International Economics Division, Bank of Estonia

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Peeter Luikmel

Head of the Monetary Policy and International Economics Division, Bank of Estonia

Peter Lõhmus

Chair of the Fiscal Council

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Peter Lõhmus

Chair of the Fiscal Council
Economic expert, has previously worked at the IMF, in the World Bank, in the European Commission, and in the Bank of Estonia.

Margus Rink

CEO of Coop Bank

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Margus Rink

CEO of Coop Bank

Peeter Raudsepp

Director of the Estonian Institute of Economic Research, Independent Economic Expert

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Peeter Raudsepp

Director of the Estonian Institute of Economic Research, Independent Economic Expert
Graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Tartu, majoring in finance and credit.
Having a extensive economic and management experience, having managed large companies and organizations - ETK Hulgi AS (today COOP), Rautakesko Eesti AS (K-rauta store chain, Kesko Corporation

Andreas Meister

Risk Manager of Telia Eesti AS

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Andreas Meister

Risk Manager of Telia Eesti AS

Andrus Durejko

CEO of Enefit AS

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Andrus Durejko

CEO of Enefit AS
Andrus Durejko is the CEO of Eesti Energia from April 2023. Enefit operates in the Baltic and Nordic electricity and gas markets, as well as the global liquid fuels market. Enefit offers energy solutions ranging from electricity, heat and fuel production to sales, customer service, and consulting.
Prior to Enefit Andrus Durejko was working as Chair of the Management Board at Ericsson Eesti and Ericsson Latvia. In addition, he has worked as an Ericsson Eesti AS Board Member in the field of technology, program director in Nordic and Baltic countries and chief technology officer. He was also Regional Director of Ericsson Ukraine in the field of mobile core networks.
Andrus Durejko is an Advisory Board Member at the AI and Robotics (AIRE) Center.
He has graduated from Estonian University of Life Sciences in Electrical Power Engineering (M.S) and completed MBA courses in Estonian Business School.

Priit Perens

Chairman of the Executive Board of Tartu University Hospital

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Priit Perens

Chairman of the Executive Board of Tartu University Hospital
Graduated from the University of Tartu in 1989 with a degree in Economic Cybernetics, with honors. Afterward, he pursued doctoral studies but did not complete them. Since then, he has participated in various international leadership training programs to further his development.

He began his career as a programmer in 1988. In 1993, he was appointed Head of Treasury at the Estonian Investment Bank (Eesti Investeerimispank). Following the merger of Estonian Investment Bank and Forekspank in 1998, he became CFO and Board Member at Optiva Bank.
In 2001, he participated in the privatization of Narva Power Plants, serving as Financial Director for NRG Estonia and Narva Power Plants. In 2002, he joined AS Hansapank as Head of the Corporate Banking Division. From early 2008 until late 2014, he oversaw Swedbank’s operations in Estonia. Between 2015 and 2017, he was responsible for Swedbank’s activities in the Baltic countries, also being a member of Swedbank AB’s Group Executive Management.
In addition to his professional roles, he has held several public offices, including CEO of the Estonian Banking Association, Chairman of the Young Teachers’ Council (NGO Noored Kooli), and Member of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund’s Council, among other positions.

Argo Virkebau

CEO at Delfi Meedia AS

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Argo Virkebau

CEO at Delfi Meedia AS
More than 20 years’ experience in finance, telecom and media, in-depth knowledge about technology, fintech and startups, strong analytical skills, high problem solving ability, and communication skills.

Sirli Männiksaar

Country Manager and Chairman of the Board of Ericsson Eesti AS

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Sirli Männiksaar

Country Manager and Chairman of the Board of Ericsson Eesti AS

Indrek Seppo

Lecturer of Data Science, University of Tartu

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Indrek Seppo

Lecturer of Data Science, University of Tartu

Uko Valtenberg

Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Eesti Energia

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Uko Valtenberg

Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Eesti Energia
Uko Valtenberg has been the Group Chief Information Security Officer at Eesti Energia since July 2023. Eesti Energia is an international energy company that produces energy in an increasingly environmentally sustainable manner and offers a wide range of energy solutions. Uko is responsible for the cybersecurity strategy and operations for the company's IT and OT systems, ensuring the protection and risk management of critical infrastructure.
With a strong military background, Uko served as the Head of the Cyber and Information Operations Center in the Estonian Defense Forces, where he gained unique expertise in national defense and cyber warfare. His most significant achievement during his service was the creation of the Estonian Defense Forces’ Cyber Range, transforming it from concept to full operational capability. Uko was also responsible for the development and management of NATO’s Cyber Range, a platform designed for cyber training and exercises to strengthen global cyber resilience. He actively participated in various NATO cyber exercises, providing technical support through the Cyber Range, and led twice the Estonian Blue Team in the internationally renowned Locked Shields exercise.
In terms of education, Uko graduated from the Estonian National Defence College with a degree in military leadership and also holds a Master's degree in Cyber Defense from Tallinn University of Technology.
Uko is passionate about cross-sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancing cybersecurity education. His work in enhancing enterprise security, building secure digital infrastructures, and promoting industry-wide compliance has established him as a thought leader in both civilian and military cybersecurity.

Erki Pogoretski  

Head of Data and Analytics, Telia Eesti

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Erki Pogoretski  

Head of Data and Analytics, Telia Eesti
I have been involved in the strategic management of data and analytics for over 15 years. I consider it important that data-based activities are as simple as possible and that the result we are aiming for is very clear. I am a guest lecturer in the MBA program at Tal-Tech, everyday I help to find value in data at Telia.
I have been working as a manager of analysis in Telia for the last 8 years, before that I managed valuation and data analysis in Tallink Group.

Raul Nugis

Head of Data & Analytics, Lighthouse CoE for Data & Analytics and Intelligent Automation, KPMG Baltics OÜ

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Raul Nugis

Head of Data & Analytics, Lighthouse CoE for Data & Analytics and Intelligent Automation, KPMG Baltics OÜ
Raul is the leading data scientist at KPMG Tallinn's Center of Excellence Lighthouse and is responsible for data analysis within the company, as well as for providing data-based services to customers (read more at www.andmeanalüütika.ee).

As an analyst and programmer, Raul has created and implemented automated tracking systems and BI (Business Intelligence) solutions, automated the financial reporting pipeline of companies with an international reach, and performed source code checks of autonomus algorithms. With these and other innovative technologies, Raul has helped KPMG customers to identify and recover hundreds of thousands and millions of underserved revenues.

The main areas of Raul's experience are digital expertise, information security consulting, data collection and analysis for research, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and programming for data analysis and machine learning, market analysis, regulation, and monitoring in various industries and sectors, including the infrastructure and transport sectors.

Prior to joining the KPMG team, Raul worked in the public sector for 20 years as a market regulator, supervisor official, forensic investigator, and computer forensic examiner in the most technically complex cases. Raul has international experience at the European Commission DG IV (DG Comp), the Ministry of Economic and EU Affairs of the Land of Brandenburg, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Danish Competition Authority.

Raul is a member of the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) and is an experienced and frequent speaker to national and international audiences.

Tanel Tammet

Professor in the Taltech Department of Software Science

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Tanel Tammet

Professor in the Taltech Department of Software Science

Harri Tiido

Former Diplomat of Estonia

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Harri Tiido

Former Diplomat of Estonia

Susan Lilleväli

Undersecretary for Defence Readiness at the Ministry of Defence of Estonia

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Susan Lilleväli

Undersecretary for Defence Readiness at the Ministry of Defence of Estonia
Experience
Kaitseministeerium / Ministry of Defence of Estonia
7 years 11 months
Undersecretary for Defence Readiness
Jun 2023 - Present
1 year 4 months
Director of Strategic Communications Department
Jun 2018 - Jun 2023
5 years 1 month

Strategic Communications Advisor
May 2017 - Jun 2018
1 year 2 months

Adviser to the Minister of Defence
Dec 2016 - May 2017
6 months

Partner
A-tiim kommunikatsioon
Apr 2013 - May 2021 8 years 2 months
Tallinn, Estonia

Adviser to the Minister of Social Protection
Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia / Sotsiaalministeerium
Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 1 year 5 months
Tallinn, Estonia

Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellow, International team
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 1 year 1 month
Washington DC

Education

National Defense University
Master of Science - MS
National Security and Resource Strategy
2022 - 2023

Tartu Ülikool
Master of Arts - MA
Communication and Media Studies
2011 - 2013

Tartu Ülikool
Bachelor's Degree
Communication and Media Studies

Ross Allen

His Majesty´s Ambassador to Estonia

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Ross Allen

His Majesty´s Ambassador to Estonia
Ross has been His Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia since June 2021. Prior to that he has served in a variety of roles within the UK civil service and on secondment to the private sector (cv below). Ross is married and has a daughter born in 2015 and two sons born in 2017 and 2019. Ross speaks Arabic and some German and French, and is learning Estonian. Ross tweets @rceallen

2016 – 2020 Deputy Consul General New York and Deputy Trade Commissioner, North America
2015 – 2016 UK Trade and Investment (now Department for International Trade)
2014 – 2015 Head of Consular Assistance Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
2013 – 2014 Secondment to Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, London
2010 – 2013 Private Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet Office
2008 – 2010   First Secretary, British Embassy, Washington DC
2007 – 2008 Press Officer to the Minister for Europe, FCO
2003 – 2006 Her Majesty’s Consul, Political, Jerusalem
2002 – 2003 Full time Arabic language training
2001 – 2002 Non-proliferation department, FCO
2001     First class BA (Hons), Theology, Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Gert Auväärt  

Director of Cyber Security of the State Information System Authority

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Gert Auväärt  

Director of Cyber Security of the State Information System Authority

Kusti Salm

CEO of Frankenburg Technologies

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Kusti Salm

CEO of Frankenburg Technologies

Programme 2024

Moderator: Urmas Vaino
9:00-10:00 Registration of Participants, Morning Coffee
10:00-10:15 Opening Remarks and Introduction to the Forum
Taimar Peterkop, Secretary of State
10:15-11:00Global Risk Report and Supply Chain Risks
Maria Arana, Ph.D. ESG Leader Europe, Marsh Europe
11:00-11:30Chances and Limitations Using Analytical and Generative AI in Financial Risk Management
Karsten Neiteler, Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
11:30-12:00What is the Finland’s Comprehensive Security Model Today and in the Future?
Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for the Rescue Services, Ministry of the Interior, Department for Rescue Services, Finland
12:00-12:05The Risk Manager 2024 will be announced
12.05-13:00Lunch
13:00-13.:45 Discussion Panel: "Risks of State"
Head of the Panel: Urmas Vaino
Panelists:
Annes Kalle, Head of the Internal Security and Crisis Management Department, Ministry of the Interior 
Erkki Tori, Head of the Security and National Defense Coordination Office of the State Chancellery
Jaanus Uiga, Deputy Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources of the Ministry of Climate
Alo Aasma, Deputy Secretary General for Spatial and Regional Planning, Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture
13.:45-14:30 Discussion Panel: "The Biggest RISKS of Estonian Economy"
Head of the Panel: Tõnu Mertsina, Chief Economist, Swedbank AB Estonian branch
Panelists:
Peeter Luikmel, Head of the Monetary Policy and International Economics Division, Bank of Estonia 
Peter Lõhmus, Chair of the Fiscal Council, economic expert, has previously worked at the IMF, in the World Bank, in the European Commission, and in the Bank of Estonia.
Margus Rink, CEO of Coop Pank AS
Peeter Raudsepp, Director of the Estonian Institute of Economic Research, Independent Economic Expert
14:30-15:15 Discussion Panel: "Top Manager as Risk Manager"
Head of the Panel: Andreas Meister, Risk Manager of Telia Eesti AS
Panelists:
Andrus Durejko, CEO of Enefit AS
Priit Perens, Chairman of the Executive Board of Tartu University Hospital 
Argo Virkebau, CEO at Delfi Meedia AS
Sirli Männiksaar, Country Manager and Chairman of the Board of Ericsson Eesti AS
15:15-15:45Coffee Break
15:45-16:30 Discussion Panel: "The Risks of AI"
Head of the Panel: Indrek Seppo, Lecturer of Data Science, University of Tartu
Panelists:
Uko Valtenberg, Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Eesti Energia
Erki Pogoretski, Head of Data and Analytics, Telia Eesti
Raul Nugis, Head of Data & Analytics, Lighthouse CoE for Data & Analytics and Intelligent Automation, KPMG Baltics OÜ
Tanel Tammet, Professor in the Taltech Department of Software Science
 16:30-17:15 Discussion Panel: "Security Risks Today and in the Future"
Head of the Panel: Harri Tiido, former diplomat of Estonia
Panelists:
Susan Lilleväli, Undersecretary for Defence Readiness at the Ministry of Defence of Estonia
Ross Allen, His Majesty´s Ambassador to Estonia
Gert Auväärt, Director of Cyber Security of the State Information System Authority
Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg Technologies
17:15-17:30 Summary

* The organizer has the right to make changes to the programme
* Estonian-English-Estonian simultaneous translation

"Risk Manager of the Year"

The organizers of the forum decided to start issuing the title "Risk Manager of the Year" from 2015.

In doing so, organizers seek to recognize the individual or organization that has made the most positive impact on risk management.

Risk Managers through the years

2024 - Emergency Response Centre
2023 - Eesti Varude Keskus AS
2022 - Estonian Rescue Association
2019 - Women's Home Protection Mobile App
             "Get Ready"
2018 - Elering AS
2017 - Police and Border Guard Board
2016 - The Rescue Board
2015 - State Information System Authority


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Accomondation

Nordic Hotel Forum

Viru väljak 3, Tallinn

Nordic Hotel Forum, a 4 star superior hotel in the prime location in Tallinn has recently completed a full renovation to the entire hotel. The hotel offers spacious and elegant hotel rooms and a Leisure Centre on the 8th floor with magnificent views over the historic Old Town of Tallinn.

Standard room for single use 115 EUR/night
Standard room for double use 125 EUR/night
 
Superior room for single use 135 EUR/night
Superior room for double use 145 EUR/night
 
Deluxe room for single use 155 EUR/night
Deluxe room for double use 165 EUR/night

Booking via link: https://bit.ly/RISK2023NHF
The price is valid: 29.10.23-02.11.23

The price includes buffet breakfast, free WiFi and use of hotel’s leisure centre on the top floor with fully equipped gym, indoor pool and saunas.

More info: https://www.nordichotels.eu/



Tallink City Hotel 4*

A. Laikmaa 5, Tallinn

The four-star hotel with the exclusive location in the centre of Tallinn is only a few minutes’ walk from the conference venue. Here the idyllic Old Town, shopping centres and the city's best restaurants are all within reach. The rooms are furnished in a modern style, which suits a hotel in the heart of the city but at the same time reflects the closeness to nature. The Relaxation Area with its various saunas, lounge chairs and water beds allows you to have a rest after a long day and the rich buffet-breakfast will help you welcome a new day with fresh energy. Tallink City Hotel's environmental friendliness has been recognised with the international eco-label Green Key.

Special rates for participants:
Premium double room from 109 € / night

Rate includes accommodation, breakfast, WiFI and VAT.
Payment method: individually by the guest at the hotel – Credit card or cash.

Availability: Rates are available based upon the hotel occupancy levels, the hotel can not guarantee availability in case the hotel is full.

Special rates available from October 29, 2024 to November 1, 2024.

Booking:
1. Through hotel website:
https://booking.tallinkhotels.com/
Hotel: Tallink City Hotel
Please enter the promotional code THBUSINESS in the PROMO CODE field.

2. Reservation Center
(working time: Mon – Fri 9:00 – 18:00)
Phone: +372 630 0808
E-mail: tallinkhotels@tallink.ee
Please mention the event promotional code THBUSINESS to receive the special rate.

Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn

Rävala street 3, Tallinn

Tallinn Medieval Old Town is just a short walk away, offering a range of shops, restaurants and popular attractions.

They will make sure that all your requests are met to make your event EXCEPTIONAL and memorable, whether it is a conference, wedding, birthday, a government meeting, a top sports team or Head of States visit.

Collection single room 130 EUR / night
Collection double room 140 EUR / night
The room rate includes breakfast in the MEKK restaurant, wireless internet bread, use of the spa area (swimming pool and three different saunas), use of the gym and VAT. Discounted rooms can be booked subject to availability.

Booking:
1. Through hotel website:
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/ 
Hotel: Radisson Collection Tallinn
Please enter the promotional code RISK2023 in the PROMOTIONAL CODE field.

2. Reservation Center
(working time: Mon – Fri 9:00 – 17:00)
Phone: +372 682 3038
E-mail: reservations.tallinn@radissoncollection.com
Please mention the event promotional code RISK2023 to receive the special rate.

Sponsors


               
KPMG International

Organizers

Eesti Pank
        
Rebublic of Estonia Goverment Office
    
Siseministeerium