500 Experts Gather in Tallinn for Baltic Sea Region Future Forum
From May 11-13, 2026, over 500 experts and decision-makers will convene in Tallinn, Estonia, for the 17th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Hosted at the Kultuurikatel Creative Hub, this marks the third time Tallinn has hosted the event. The forum addresses critical challenges facing the region, including geopolitical shifts, climate change, and demographic trends, with a central theme of resilience. Discussions will focus on three primary pillars: regional security and the geopolitical landscape, the environmental health of the Baltic Sea, and economic competitiveness amidst demographic changes. A preceding Cities and Regions Day will highlight the role of local governments in fostering resilience. Key figures, including Tallinn Mayor Peeter Raudsepp and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, emphasize that resilience requires cross-border cooperation and practical solutions at the city level. The event is co-organized by the City of Tallinn, the Council of the Baltic Sea States Secretariat, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to enhance security, connectivity, and prosperity for the eight participating EU member states.
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500 Experts Gather in Tallinn for Baltic Sea Region Future Forum
From May 11-13, 2026, over 500 experts and decision-makers will convene in Tallinn, Estonia, for the 17th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Hosted at the Kultuurikatel Creative Hub, this marks the third time Tallinn has hosted the event. The forum addresses critical challenges facing the region, including geopolitical shifts, climate change, and demographic trends, with a central theme of resilience. Discussions will focus on three primary pillars: regional security and the geopolitical landscape, the environmental health of the Baltic Sea, and economic competitiveness amidst demographic changes. A preceding Cities and Regions Day will highlight the role of local governments in fostering resilience. Key figures, including Tallinn Mayor Peeter Raudsepp and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, emphasize that resilience requires cross-border cooperation and practical solutions at the city level. The event is co-organized by the City of Tallinn, the Council of the Baltic Sea States Secretariat, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to enhance security, connectivity, and prosperity for the eight participating EU member states.
The Baltic Times