Estonia, the First Digital Nation: Global Entrepreneurship Week

Today we have the opportunity to learn about Europe's most forward-thinking and entrepreneur-friendly State, Estonia. It is also known as the First Digital Nation. Join us for another event during Global Entrepreneurship Week, which just so happens to coincide with Estonia Now week in Glasgow, Scotland.

This event is hosted by the University of Glasgow, please note. We, the League of Entrepreneurs, a global network of startup professionals, are supporting it and some of us will be attending it as well. Please note while the event is free, you will still have to register for it. Indicating your intention to go here on this meetup site will not constitute your RSVP.

Register here: https://event.bookitbee.com/18757/estonia-now-public-lecture

Here are the details of the event:

Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre
Kelvin Hall
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
G3 8AW

Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm

"A public lecture and Q&A session with H.E.Ms Tiina Intelmann, the Estonian Ambassador

This year Estonia is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. This public lecture by the Estonian Ambassador looks into the tumultuous past of her country and offers a glimpse of the future. Which lessons have helped Estonia to regain its place in the family of European countries? What are Estonia’s biggest strengths and geopolitical challenges today? How can a country of only 1.3 million best contribute to the world? What does it take to be called one of the most innovative countries in the world and why is Estonia often named as the world's first digital nation? In an open and straightforward summary, Ambassador Tiina Intelmann will deliver insights into the Estonian way of life, people and politics.

The lecture includes a Q&A Session, and is followed with refreshments.

This event is free to attend, however you must register before attending.

Ages 18+

This event is part of Estonia Now, a city-wide festival of visual art, film, contemporary dance and performance. MORE>

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About Her Excellency Tiina Intelmann

H.E. Tiina Intelmann is Estonia’s ambassador to the UK since 2017. She has served as the Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations and is the first woman to have headed the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court. She has also served as European Union Ambassador in Africa.

About the Sponsor and Partners:

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Estonian Ministry of Culture and Estonian Embassy in London, has generously hosted this event which is part of the programme of Estonia Now, a city-wide festival of visual art, film, contemporary dance and performance. Estonia Now has been proposed and co-produced by the Estonian Embassy in London, as part of the Estonian Republic centenary celebrations."