Estonian Future of Work Summit 2025
On 29 October 2025, the Estonian Future of Work Summit 2025 will take place at the Estonian Business School (EBS) in Tallinn. The event brings together policymakers, platforms, employers, trade unions, freelancers, and academics to discuss the future of work in Estonia and the Baltics.
The central theme will be the implementation of the EU Platform Work Directive in Estonia and across the region. Topics include worker classification, algorithmic management, and the importance of flexibility in an evolving digital labour market.
The summit will feature two moderated panel discussions:
- The EU Platform Work Directive – Implementation in Estonia
- New Developments in the Future of Work
Speakers include:
- Ulla Saar, Deputy Secretary General for Labour Markets
- Mindaugas Liutvinskas, Public Policy Manager (Baltics), Wolt
- David Mothander, Director of Public Policy (Nordics, Baltics & DACH), Bolt
- Jaan Masso, Professor of Applied Economics, University of Tartu
- Tauri Tuvikene, Professor of Urban Studies, Tallinn University
The discussions will be moderated by Glen Hodgson, Free Trade Europa / Freelance Movement.
- Date & Time: 29 October 2025, 14:00–16:00 (followed by cocktail networking)
- Location: Estonian Business School, Aula Magna (Room 413), A. Lauteri 3, Tallinn
- Language: English
- Registration: Sign up here
Please note: This is an invite-only event, but all EBS faculty, alumni, and students are automatically invited.
The summit will provide valuable input for national legislation, showcase best practices from other countries, and offer an open forum for dialogue on the rapidly changing world of work.