Programme
The programme of the 21st Baltic Peat Producers Forum will highlight a broad picture of peat industry's future through innovation, trends and science. Days are gonna be full of interesting discussions and we expect you as a delegate to not only think along but also interact.
Wednesday // 9 August
13.00
Registration desk opens, welcome coffee
13.30
Opening meeting of the peat industry umbrella organisations
Science the peat industry needs
15.30
Opening session
INNOVATION
15.30-17.45
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Smart AG Engineering, Sam Hardy-Linna, AGCO
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Green Ammonia and other fertilizers, Marek Linnutaja, Yara Eesti Ltd
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Sustainable packaging materials, Taavi Tikk, Estiko Plastar Ltd
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Presentation by Silver Sponsor
Your success in our film, Olaf Roth, International Sales Manager of Duo Plast
19.00-23.00
Ice-breaking Party
Radisson Collection Hotel, Exhibition area
Thursday // 10 August
8.30
Registration desk opens, welcome coffee
Science the peat industry needs
9.30
1st morning session
A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
Opening remarks by Mr Tiit Riisalo, Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology,
9.30-11.00
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Innovation in gardening – technology, economy, politics. Jesse Schevel, Glastuinbouw Nederland
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The hidden secrets of reporting peat’s climate impact. Erki Niitlaan, Estonian Peat Association
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Have the crises changed the politics of Brussels? Sami Tulonen, Aula Euorope
11.00-11.30
Coffee break
11.30
2nd morning session
MODERN PEAT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
11.30-13.00
Introductory presentation:
Transformation of business and thinking from "fossil" to "renewable".
Ahti Asmann, Viru Chemistry Group
Panel discussion: Transformation of business and thinking from “fossil” to “renewable"
Panelists:
Elina Hannula, JukuMech OY
Jüri Tiidermann, ASB Greenworld Eesti OÜ
Ahti Asmann, Viru Chemistry Group
Ronnie Zomer, Unguri SIA
13.00-14.00
Lunch
14.00
1st afternoon session
PEAT SCIENCE
14.00-15.30
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Recent finding on the climate impact of horticultural peat. Ain Kull, University of Tartu / Martin Küttim, Tallinn University
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Benefits of bedding peat. Mrs Leena Suojala, Finnish Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners Federation
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Important finding from research partnered by CSPMA. Asha Hingorani, Canadian Spaghnum Peat Moss Association
15.30-16.00
Coffee break
16.00
2nd afternoon session
REGIONAL POLICY UPDATE
16.00-17.30
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Current status and perspectives of Lithuanian peat industry. Giedrius Kavaliauskas, Lithuanian Peat Producers Association
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An overview of the situation and challenges of the peat industry in Latvia. Ingrida Krigere, Latvian Peat Association
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Prospects for the peat industry in the context of an ambitious climate policy. Merilin Kalmaru, Estonian Peat Association
18.30
Buses to the dinner party
Pick up point in front of the Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn
19.00
OKO Restaurant and beach
Friday // 11 August
9.30
Field trip
Buses departure from the Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn
10.00-11.00
Ahtol Ltd. Rae peat production site and equipment production
11.30-12.30
12.30-13.00
Bus transfer to the hotel, on demand stop at the Tallinn Airport
ICE-BREAKING PARTY
9 AUGUST at 18:30
RADISSON COLLECTION HOTEL