BRIDGE 2026
Business & Leadership Conference
Where ideas, people and opportunities meet.
September 18-19, 2026
TalTech, Tallinn
PEOPLE WHO BUILDED BRIDGES
18 COUNTRIES
represented
2 DAYS
of ideas & connections
10+ SPEAKERS
shared real experience
190 PARTICIPANTS
took part from the conference
About the conference
BRIDGE 2026 brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals and changemakers from Estonia and across Europe for two days of expert insights, practical knowledge and professional networking
Built around the idea of connection, BRIDGE explored what happend when different industries, generations, experiences and perspectives meet.
Conference language: English
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT
ECONOMY
Global economic shifts and their impact on business
LEADERSHIP
Building fast, accountable and high-performing teams
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Turning ideas and passion into sustainable businessess
PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE
Navigating career transitions, ambition and change
FUTURE BUSINESS
Young entrepreneurs and new ideas from TalTech
Why attend?
BRIDGE is more than just a conference – it’s where ideas, people, and opportunities come together. Join an experience designed to challenge perspectives, exchange experience and create new professional opportunities.
Inspiring speakers
Hear from top minds in business, finance, and leadership who bring real-world insights and fresh perspectives.
Practical takeaways
Gain practical ideas, tools and perspectives you can apply in your business, career or organisation.
Professional connections
Meet entrepreneurs, executives and professionals from Estonia and across Europe.
Unique experience
From the gala evening to exclusive side events, BRIDGE offers moments you won’t find at a typical conference.
PEOPLE WORTH LISTENING TO
Peeter Koppel
A Bridge Beyond Limits: My Path to the Top
Peeter Koppel
A Bridge Beyond Limits: My Path to the Top
Peeter Koppel is a well-known Estonian investment expert and thought leader with a long career in the financial sector, including years as an investment strategist in private banking and currently as Head of Investments at Redgate Capital. He is widely recognized for his sharp, outspoken views and ability to explain complex economic and financial topics in a clear and engaging way.
Beyond his professional achievements, Koppel has lived his entire life with a physical disability, which he openly discusses as a defining part of his journey. Rather than limiting him, this challenge has shaped his mindset, fostering resilience, discipline, and humility—qualities he considers essential for success.
In his talk "A Bridge Beyond Limits: My Path to the Top", he shares how he personally reached the top despite his unique health condition and the challenges it has brought into his life. He speaks openly about the difficulties he has faced along the way and how these experiences have shaped his mindset and determination. Through honest reflections and real-life lessons, Peeter highlights the importance of resilience, responsibility, and focusing on what can be controlled.
Jonna Pechter
Bridges in motion: fast teams, big goals, zero excuses
Mait Kraun
A Bridge between global economic changes and their impact
Mait Kraun
A Bridge between global economic changes and their impactMait Kraun is a macroeconomic analyst focusing on global monetary shifts, precious metals, and the structural forces shaping the world economy. Geopolitical fragmentation, inflationary pressures, and declining trust in institutions mean that traditional financial and economic frameworks are being tested. In his talk, he explores the “bridge” between the old system and the emerging one, and examines how real assets play a central role in navigating this transformation.
Piret Jõhvik
A Bridge That Connects the Experiences of the Generations
Piret Jõhvik
A Bridge That Connects the Experiences of the Generations
Piret Jõhvik is an experienced trainer with 25+ years in education, over 20 years in finance, and 15+ years in leadership. She specializes in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and sanctions, making complex topics practical and clear. In recent years, she has focused on developing people’s skills and supporting their career growth as both a trainer and career counselor.
In her talk, “A Bridge That Connects the Experiences of the Generations,” Piret explores how learning and collaboration unite different generations. She uses real-life examples and storytelling to turn knowledge into practical skills. Piret emphasizes lifelong learning as essential for growth in a changing world.
Raido Kivikangur
The Bridge No One Sees
Raido Kivikangur
The Bridge No One Sees
Raido Kivikangur is a leadership coach and the author of the book “The Art of Setting Goals.” As a former Technical Director at Rail Baltic Estonia and AS Gaasivõrk, he has personally gone through the transitions he speaks about: from construction worker to specialist, from specialist to manager, from manager to top executive, and from employee to entrepreneur—moving from responsibility to greater responsibility. Today, he helps leaders make sense of changes that may look simple from the outside, but tell a very different story from within.
Some changes look logical and desirable from the outside—like moving from specialist to manager or from employee to entrepreneur. In reality, the challenge is not only new tasks, but the fact that people often try to succeed in a new role using old thinking. This talk is about the invisible transition where life has already moved forward, but the person has not yet fully adapted to the new role. Many capable people get stuck here: they try harder using strengths that no longer work the same way, as if operating with an outdated system. This “bridge” can be noticed, understood, and crossed more consciously.
Kirki Kubri
A bridge between passion and entrepreneurship
Kirki Kubri
A bridge between passion and entrepreneurship
Kirki Kubri is the founder and owner of the playful lingerie boutique Ulakas Kaunitar. With a background as a trained cosmetologist and 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, she entered entrepreneurship without prior business knowledge. Despite this, she has successfully built a distinctive and impactful brand in Estonia around a topic often considered taboo—sex and pleasure.
In her talk, “Bridge Between Passion and Entrepreneurship,” Kirki shares how she turned passion into a successful business. She shares practical lessons from building a distinctive brand, entering entrepreneurship without a traditional business background and turning an unconventional idea into a successful company.
Roland Tokko
Bridge between standing out and staying humble
Roland Tokko
Bridge between standing out and staying humble
Roland Tokko is a visionary entrepreneur, connector, bestselling author, international speaker, and singer. Founder of Becoming International - a platform helping speakers, entrepreneurs and business leaders build their international presence and enter new markets. He previously founded and scaled one of Estonia's best-known training businesses, reaching tens of thousands of customers.
His talk explores the bridge between standing out and staying humble, showing how true impact comes from integrating both. You’ll discover how to own your value, express your voice, and lead with confidence—without losing your authenticity.
Triin Randloo
Bridge between employees and interims
Triin Randloo
Bridge between employees and interimsWho is Triin Randloo? An entrepreneur, business growth strategist and interim manager who turns ideas into businesses and businesses into their next stage of growth. She is the creator of PILATRE®, a training methodology that has made waves in Asia, and SIZEHIM, an innovative hand-scanning solution that went viral in the US. Today, Triin focuses on interim management - stepping into companies during periods of growth, change or transformation and connecting strategy, people and execution. At BRIDGE 2026, she will speak about “A Bridge Between Employees and Interims” and how the right interim leader can create impact exactly when a business needs it most.
PROGRAM TWO DAYS. ONE BRIDGE.
Ideas worth hearing. People worth meeting. Connections worth keeping.
*The conference team reserves the right to make changes to the program.*
EXCLUSIVE FOR JCI SENATORS
Looking for the Senators' Programme?
BRIDGE 2026 is the JCI Estonia Annual Conference and an official
Highlight Event of the Association of JCI Senators in Europe.
Why people choose BRIDGE?
For me, the greatest value of JCI has always been the people, conversations, and experiences that have helped me grow as a leader, entrepreneur, and person.
I’d recommend BRIDGE to anyone looking for fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and a community of people who are committed to growth.
You never know which conversation or new connection might shape your next step.
Kaspar Karik
Co-Founder & CEO at Silva Hunt OÜ
Attending JCI conferences has been an investment in relationships, fresh perspectives, and exciting experiences. The connections often grow into lasting friendships and new opportunities, while the knowledge gained continues to shape both my professional and personal journey. And the inspiring programme, shared adventures, and great entertainment make the return on that investment truly priceless.
Paavo Siimann
Investor of the Year 2026
For me, JCI is about trusted collaboration, both locally and internationally, and creating positive change in ourselves and in the communities around us. It brings together a strong business network, meaningful local cooperation, and friendships that last for years. BRIDGE brings all of that together in one place - people, ideas, and opportunities.
Raili Naris
CEO at Tigur OÜ
This conference was supported by the City of Tallinn.
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Venue and Contacts
COC Director
Leelo Everst
leelo@jcitoompea.ee
Partnership Director
Kaido Irval
kaido@jcitoompea.ee
Marketing Director
Elisa-Marie Vare
Admin Director
Rocco Markus Singh Gill
rocco@jcitoompea.ee
Gala Director
Kristi-Viivika Aaslaid
Senators Program Director
Raili Naris
Who We Are?
JCI brings together entrepreneurs, professionals and emerging leaders from around the world.
Through entrepreneurship, leadership development, international cooperation and community projects, members gain experience, build professional networks and turn ideas into action.
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THANK YOU FOR BUILDING BRIDGES SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
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