International Summer School on Digitalization and Sustainability

Dates: 9-19 August 2021
Location: Tallinn, Estonia & Helsinki, Finland
Credits: 3 ECTS

1. Welcome to the webpage of the first international summer school on Digitalization and Sustainability hosted by the Estonian Business School. The summer school focuses on the current digital and green transformations and investigates what this means for the companies and their business models.

3. Speakers

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   Among our speakers will be:

   BENGT HOLMSTRÖM, Nobel Prize laureate in Economics and Professor at MIT
   Martin Kenney, Distinguished Professor at the University of California

   Eric Lamouroux, Ambassador of France in Estonia

   Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

   Katrin Höövelson, Recovery and Resilience Task Force, European Commission

   Vivian Loonela, Spokesperson for Green Deal, European Commission

   Taavi Rõivas, Former Prime Minister of Estonia and entrepreneur
   Rose Luckin, Professor of Learner Centred Design at the UCL Knowledge Lab

   Meelis Kitsing, Rector at Estonian Business School

       

The summer school will have a strong critical thinking and analytical component and will earn its participants 3 ECTS. Special attention will be given to engaging women participants and other minorities, who are historically underrepresented in global business, especially in the top leadership roles. We are planning at least one round table with female CEOs and entrepreneurs. 
  
Most presentations are planned at EBS’s Tallinn campus, but we will visit our Helsinki campus as well. There are several company visits planned, as well as a visit to the Estonian Parliament. 
   

We have a confirmed line-up of amazing speakers. Below you will find sample topics that will be covered and confirmed speakers:

• Global and European views on digital and green transformation

Bengt Holmström, Nobel Prize laureate in Economics and Professor at MIT
Eric Lamouroux, French Ambassador in Estonia

1. Vivian Loonela, Spokesperson for Green Deal, European Commission
   Peter Lõhmus, Economist at IMF

Henrik Hololei, Director-General for Transport, European Commission

Katrin Höövelson, Recovery and Resilience Task Force, European Commission

Madis Müller, Governor at Bank of Estonia

Eve Tamme, Senior Advisor on International Climate Change Policy at the Global CCS Institute

• Digital transformation and governance

Taavi Rõivas, Former Prime Minister of Estonia and Entrepreneur

Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Long-term foresight and scenario planning

Meelis Kitsing, Rector at Estonian Business School

Anna Ebers Broughel, Tetra Tech and University of Texas at Austin, The Academic Director of the Summer School
Einari Kisel, Head of Partnerships and Strategy at FinEst Twins
Risto E. J. Penttilä, CEO and Senior Partner of Nordic West Office
Dawud Ansari, Researcher at DIW Berlin

• Roundtable of women entrepreneurs

Marion Lepmets, Founder and CEO of SoftComply (Munich)

Anna-Greta Tsahkna, CEO of Timbeter

Liisi Karindi, Co-Founder of GLIS & CCO

• Finnish perspective on digital transformation

Elina Lepomäki, MP, Member of Finance Committee of Eduskunta and Chair of the Board of Finnish think-tank Libera

• Helsinki and Tallinn startup ecosystems

Marion Teder, Founder and CEO of CareMate

Petri Kajander, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Finnish Think-Tank Libera

Antti Ainamo, Professor at TalTech University and Aalto University 
Timo Seppälä, Professor at Aalto University

• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Businesses

Andres Meesak, CEO at Estonian PV Association
Martin Kruus, Sunly OÜ, Founder
Tõnu Mauring, Building Physicist, Amenti AG

• Electric Utility and Beyond

Marko Viiding, Head of Electric Transport Services, Elektrilevi
Kristjan Eljand, Eesti Energia AS Technology

• Sustainable development

Ivan Sergejev, Head of Sustainable Regional Development, FMA

Alex Wellman, Marketing and Communications, Team Lead, e-Residency

• Agriculture and Tech

Martin Kenney, Distinguished Professor at the University of California

• The Future of Work

Rose Luckin, Professor of Learner Centred Design at the UCL Knowledge Lab

Attendance

• We would like to welcome participation from advanced undergraduate and graduate students in social sciences, engineering, and other disciplines, who strive for excellence in global business.

• After the completion of the summer school the students can receive 3 ECTS.

• In order to apply, please submit the following info and documents as PDF-files to summerschool@ebs.ee:
  A resume;
  An unofficial school transcript with grades (undergraduate and graduate, if available);
  A short justification (max 1 page) why you would like to participate in this event;
  Justification for a need-based scholarship;
  Contact info: name, phone number, e-mail.

• Application deadline is 30 June 2021. The applications will be reviewed on the rolling basis and we strongly encourage you to apply early, as spaces are limited. Once you are accepted, full tuition payment is due by 26 July 2021 to secure your spot.
  

Tuition

• Price per participant: 950 EUR. Price includes tuition fee, study materials, certificate.

• The organizers will award need-based scholarships on the rolling basis. Special consideration will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to EBS alumni. In order to be considered for a need-based scholarship, please add a separate file to the application package outlining your situation and the amount needed (provide evidence, if appropriate). Partial scholarship waivers are more likely than full waivers.

• All students will be responsible for the own transportation and lodging in Tallinn and Helsinki, as well as ticket purchases for site visits.

We look forward to welcoming you at this exciting event in Tallinn and Helsinki this summer.
  
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Photo credit: Kaupo Kalda