The first-ever AmCham C-Suite Briefing, powered by Luminor Bank, successfully brought together top-level executives for an exclusive discussion on the economic landscape of 2025. Designed as a bi-annual event, this high-level briefing provided a comprehensive outlook on global and regional economic trends, while also fostering a dynamic conversation on Estonia’s economic future.
Key Highlights
The event commenced with opening remarks from Daria Sivovol, CEO of AmCham Estonia, Indrek Laul, AmCham President, and Wojciech Sass, CEO of Luminor Bank. They emphasized the importance of strategic discussions in navigating today’s evolving business environment and reinforcing Estonia’s competitive position.
Economic Outlook for 2025
Lenno Uusküla, Chief Economist at Luminor Bank, delivered a compelling analysis of global and regional economic trends for 2025. His presentation highlighted key economic drivers, potential risks, and strategic opportunities that businesses should prepare for in the coming years.
Panel Discussion: Making Estonia Attractive and Confident Again
One of the most engaging moments of the briefing was the interactive panel discussion, featuring industry leaders:
- Andreas Kaju, Managing Partner, Meta Advisory
- Renata Strazdina, National Technology Officer for Central Europe and Central Asia, Microsoft
- Joonas Vänto, Director, Estonian Investment Agency
The panel explored critical challenges and solutions for enhancing Estonia’s business environment, attracting investment, and fostering innovation.
Engaging Q&A and Key Takeaways
The event concluded with an insightful Q&A session, where participants actively shared ideas on how to reinvigorate Estonia’s economy. The discussion was so dynamic and engaging that we ran out of time, underscoring the importance and urgency of these conversations.
Some of the key messages that emerged:
- Real-life success stories are needed to inspire confidence and drive innovation.
- Attracting large-scale investments is crucial for long-term growth.
- Restoring confidence in Estonia’s economic potential must be a priority.
- The next breakthrough innovations will define the country’s future success.
Looking Ahead
This first-ever C-Suite Briefing set a high standard for future discussions. We are excited to continue this dialogue at the next bi-annual briefing, working together to shape Estonia’s economic growth and investment landscape.
A huge thank you to all our speakers, participants, and partners for making this event a success! Stay tuned for updates on the next edition.