Program

May 20, 2026 at Kultuurikatel, Tallinn
08:45
REGISTRATION & COFFEE

Doors to Kultuurikatel open at 8:45. 
Make sure to arrive on time if you wish to claim your Latitude59 2026 badge on site as well.

 
09:30
OPENING REMARKS

Opening words by moderator of the day Rannar Park, Head of Business Engagement, e-Estonia Briefing Center

Opening remarks by Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economic Affairs of Estonia

 

09:40 – 09:50
KEYNOTE: Making Illegal Things Legal — Japan’s Experience

Japan launched a national Regulatory Sandbox Program in 2018 and successfully used the sandbox to change laws around drone operations and telemedicine. We will be hearing about learnings and know-how straight from the source.

By Takeshi Kito, GFTN Japan

 
09:50 – 09:55
KEYNOTE: How to Implement Regulatory Sandboxes: Estonian Plan

By Sigrid Rajalo, Ministry of Economic Affairs

 

09:55 – 10:10
FIRESIDE CHAT: Sharing the Vision of Regulatory Sandboxes – Japan & Estonia

Takeshi Kito, GFTN Japan
Sigrid Rajalo,
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Moderated by Olari Püvi,
Accelerate Estonia

 
10:15 – 10:20
KEYNOTE: Partners in Purpose, Partners in Innovation

By the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada

 
10:20 – 10:45
PANEL: Bolt & Wolt – Rivals Discuss Entering Highly Regulated Markets

This fireside chat with senior leaders from Bolt and Wolt will unpack the strategic calculus behind a decision to pursue market verticals which are yet to be regulated.

Triin Toimetaja, Bolt
Irina Kuzina,
Wolt
Moderated by Tarmo Virki,
Fomo.observer

 
10:45 – 11:25
PANEL: Is It Worth the Fight? How & Why Investors & Companies Decide to Enter Unregulated Markets

The panel focuses on the core business decision behind entering regulated or unregulated markets. Is the opportunity large enough to justify the time, cost and uncertainty of regulation?

Leo Ringer, Form Ventures
Julian Glaab, Bliq.ai
Doron Appelboim, Aerolane
Moderated by Ben Brabyn,
Amitypath

 
11:25 – 12:05
PANEL: How Can the Public Sector Allow Risky Innovations Without Risking Their Own Job?

The drive for innovation often clashes with the public sector’s mandate for safety and public servants’ job security. The panel tackles the critical question for public servants: how to enable novel, potentially non-compliant solutions in partnership with the private sector without personal or political risk. 

Takeshi Kito, GFTN Japan
Tõnis Tänav, PhD, Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture of Estonia
Sandor Liive, Gridio
Moderated by Mikk Vahtrus,
 Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications

12:05 – 12:10 Closing Remarks

12:10 – 13:00 Networking at the Venue