Future Forum 2025 at Ülemiste City was an outstanding opportunity to participate not only for industrial professionals, but also for academic leaders. The Forum provided engaging presentations and experience exchange from top world business leaders, it was possible to participate in discussions and innovative networking sessions that gave valuable insights for next level thinking dimensions and potential future solutions for sustainable business growth especially I got new ideas and collaboration opportunities regarding my practical field of Human Factors and Ergonomics and Effective (LEAN) Business Management.

Prof. Henrijs Kalkis

Head of the Department of Human Factors and Work Environment

University of Latvia

The Ülemiste City Future Forum in spring 2025 delivered high-quality content and inspiring encounters, bringing over 400 leaders and experts from 15 countries to Tallinn. For Diotech, the focus on science-based startups and the second day’s panel discussions were especially valuable, reinforcing our direction to scale energy-efficient, tech-driven solutions in smart cities. I see this forum playing a clear role in forming sustainable partnerships and acting as an accelerator for green technology development.

Raivo Videvik

Chairman of the Board, CEO

DioTech

R8 Technologies was proud to take part in the Ülemiste City Future Forum as both a speaker and participant. We valued the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue on driving purposeful innovation and growth. Thank you to Ülemiste City for organizing a well-executed and meaningful event — it’s a pleasure to be part of a community shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

Ahmet Köse

CEO

R8 Technologies

The event brought together thought leaders from industry, academia, and the public sector to discuss key themes related to innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and the future of work. Our participation in the forum was highly beneficial. It allowed us to engage with cutting-edge ideas, gain exposure to real-world applications of innovation and entrepreneurship, and better understand the challenges and opportunities facing modern economies. The event also served as a valuable platform for networking and professional development.

M.Sabri ŞİRİN, Asst. Prof. Dr.

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Business Department

Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University

Participating in the Ülemiste City Future Forum was a truly eye-opening experience. The event brought together bold ideas, diverse voices, and practical visions for the future of education, cities, and innovation. What stood out most was Ülemiste City’s unique ability to connect people, space, and purpose — it’s more than just an innovation district; it’s a living model of how learning, business, and community can thrive together. We left inspired by the level of collaboration and clarity of vision, and we look forward to continued dialogue and partnership.

Bostan Hayat

Director of Development

BI Education Kazakhstan

Ülemiste City Future Forum provided wonderful insight to the developments in innovation and sustainability. Historic lessons were masterfully blended together to explain the need for continuous improvements in business and society. Future looking sessions touched the world beyond digital, opening up our imagination for the evolution of humanity in co-existence with artificial intelligence.

Andrus Pedai, PhD

Rector

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences

In recent years, the role of the CFO has expanded far beyond financial expertise, requiring true resilience and leadership, and many CFOs are struggling to meet these heightened demands. It is no longer enough to be just a 'finance person': today's CFOs face major challenges that constantly test our ability to adapt and lead into the future. Events like the Future Forum perfectly embody what I am looking for, providing not only food for thought and insights from the best business leaders, but also real strategies on how to disrupt traditional approaches and ensure success in the future.The Future Forum is a multifaceted, eye-opening, inspiring and business-connecting event whose impact goes beyond individual business success. It fosters collaboration that builds a stronger future for Estonia - and for the world without borders.

Jaroslava Nurmsalu

Member of Management Board | CFO

Ülemiste Centre