Nordic
Real Estate
Forum 2026

MaRCH 4, 2026
TALLINN CREATIVE HUB, ESTONIA
KURSI 3, tallinn
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Join us in Tallinn and be part of the discussion on how to shape the Future of Real Estate in the region.

Main Topic of the Nordic Real Estate Forum 2026 – Rethink Real Estate.

The goal of the Nordic Real Estate Forum is to become the leading real estate forum in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

You have a possibility to listen to the TOP Keynote Speakers and take part of the discussion panels. Also we organize a hybrid forum, which means that the forum will also be broadcasted online for those not able to travel to Tallinn. For 23 years we have held the largest and the oldest real estate conference in Baltics. During this time, more than 10 000 participants and 1000 speakers from over 20 countries have been hosted.

This year, you can expect decision-makers and business leaders from Europe, Nordics and Baltics.

Venue

The Creative Hub is one of the most unique creative and event spaces in Northern Europe. The industrial interior of the complex has inspired legendary film-maker Andrei Tarkovski, wowed German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and enchanted hundreds of other prominent figures. Approximately 300 events take place at the Creative Hub every year which are attended by 200 000+ people. The Creative Hub located in Tallinn City Center.

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Speakers in 2026

Olof Sundblad

Head of Baltic Banking, Swedbank

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Olof Sundblad

Head of Baltic Banking, Swedbank
Olof Sundblad leads Baltic Banking at Swedbank. He holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Stockholm School of Economics.
With nearly two decades in finance, Olof previously served as CFO for Baltic Banking at Swedbank, managing financial operations effectively. Since 2006, he has held various key roles in the industry, enriching his expertise in banking operations and strategic planning.

Raivo Vare

Expert

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Raivo Vare

Expert

Olavi Lepp

CEO of Swedbank AS

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Olavi Lepp

CEO of Swedbank AS
Olavi Lepp is the CEO of Swedbank Estonia. He has spent 27 years working in various positions on the Estonian, Baltic and Group level of Swedbank. Olavi has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Tartu and he has also studied at the London Business School. He is a member of the Council of the Estonian Employers' Confederation.

Ülo Kaasik

Deputy Governor of Eesti Pank

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Ülo Kaasik

Deputy Governor of Eesti Pank
Deputy Governor Ülo Kaasik is responsible for preparing monetary policy decisions and economic research at Eesti Pank. He is also responsible for managing cash circulation, managing the Eesti Pank reserves, shaping the information technology environment, and overseeing the central bank’s infrastructure. Mr Kaasik has been a member of the Latvian Fiscal Council since January 2014, and of the Estonian Fiscal Council since May that year.
Ülo Kaasik became the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Estonia in July 2011. The Central Bank's council has decided to extend his term twice, in 2016 and 2021.
He was previously head of the monetary policy and economic policy departments of Eesti Pank and an advisor on economics to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia. Ülo Kaasik graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the University of Tartu and holds a Master’s degree in economics from Tallinn University of Technology.

Monika Nedzinskaitė

Head of Transactions for Lithuania, NEWSEC

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Monika Nedzinskaitė

Head of Transactions for Lithuania, NEWSEC
Monika Nedzinskaitė is Head of Transactions for Lithuania at Newsec in the Baltics, advising on high-value commercial property transactions and facilitating deals between market participants across the commercial real estate sector.
 
She brings experience from management consulting and public-sector project implementation, combined with an educational background in International Relations and Psychology, offering a well-rounded perspective on real estate investment and decision-making.

Päivi Tomula

Investment Director, Real Estate, Pontos Group

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Päivi Tomula

Investment Director, Real Estate, Pontos Group
Päivi Tomula is the Investment Director, Real Estate at Pontos Group, a respected Finnish family office known for its forward-thinking and active ownership in real estate and private equity investments. At Pontos, Tomula leads the strategic, effective development and management of a diverse property portfolio spanning Finland, Estonia, and Portugal. She also heads the sustainability efforts at Pontos and in that role, drives Pontos Group’s strong commitment to socially, ecologically, and financially sustainable investments, operations, and partnerships.
 
Tomula’s leadership and expertise extend beyond Pontos, as she is an engaged participant in industry associations. She is a member of the investment management team at Rakli, the association of professional property owners, real estate investors, and construction clients in Finland, and a member of the Directors’ Institute Finland.
 
Prior to joining Pontos in 2017, Tomula (LL.M., eMBA, certified Real Estate Director) has gained extensive experience for more than a decade in real estate development and transactions across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
 
Learn more about Päivi Tomula on LinkedIn.

Kristjan Tamla

Managing Director of EfTEN Capital

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Kristjan Tamla

Managing Director of EfTEN Capital
Kristjan Tamla is a CEO of EfTEN Capital the largest real estate fund manager in the Baltics. Kristjan has 25 years of professional experience in financial markets, banking and economics. Prior joining EfTEN in 2021, Kristjan held for 15 years various positions at Swedbank, including 7 years as a CEO of Swedbank Investment Funds and 2 years as a portfolio manager at Swedbank Stockholm office. He has also worked as an economist at the Central Bank of Estonia and as an intern at the European Commission Directorate for Economics and Finance. Kristjan has an MSc degree in Economics (with distinction) from the University of Exeter (UK). He is a member of advisory committee for Economic Analysis MSc and BSc programs at the Tallinn University of Technology.

Madis Raidma

CEO of East Capital Real Estate

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Madis Raidma

CEO of East Capital Real Estate

Roberto de Silvestri

Board Member and Investor Relations Manager of Colonna Group

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Roberto de Silvestri

Board Member and Investor Relations Manager of Colonna Group
Professional background and work experience

Boardmember and portfolio manager
CGM Monaco / as of 2017

Member of Supervisory Board and Audit Committee
AS Inbank / as of 2015

Board member and investor relations manager
Colonna Group / as of 2011

Board member and portfolio manager
G&G Prvate Finance SAM / 2009-2017

Real estate professional in Estonia
Management of development and investment projects / as of 2006

Board member and portfolio manager
Finavest Monaco SAM / 2005-2009

Junior client relationship manager
Finter Bank Zurich / 2003-2005

Olga Kozina

Zenith Family Office's, Transaction Manager

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Olga Kozina

Zenith Family Office's, Transaction Manager

Nicklas Lindberg

CEO at Echo Investment

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Nicklas Lindberg

CEO at Echo Investment
Echo Investment is the largest real estate developer in Poland, operating in the residential, commercial, and retail sectors. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 1996, the company has completed over 200 projects in major Polish cities. Echo Investment focuses on sustainable development and creating modern urban spaces. The management team includes CEO Nicklas Lindberg, CFO Maciej Drozd, and Vice President Artur Langner.

Kestutis Sasnauskas

CEO of Eastnine AB

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Kestutis Sasnauskas

CEO of Eastnine AB
Kestutis has more than 25 years of experience from building companies and investing in real estate. Eastnine is a listed Swedish real estate company focused on prime office properties in prime locations in Poland and the Baltics. Eastnine’s vision is to create and provide the best venues where ideas can flow, people meet, and successful business operations develop. Recent investments include the office properties Nowy Rynek E in Poznan for EUR 79m and Warsaw Unit in Warsaw for EUR 280m.

Adrian Karczewicz

Head of Divestment CEE at Skanska Commercial Development Europe

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Adrian Karczewicz

Head of Divestment CEE at Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments at Skanska Commercial Development Europe, is responsible for securing investors and managing transaction processes across four key CEE markets: Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary. He also coordinates the work of the international transaction team, supporting activities in the Nordics and the United States.
He has been with Skanska since 2013. Adrian began his career in 1997 as an analyst at Gerald Eve International. He later gained experience at Knight Frank’s Warsaw office and GE Capital Golub Real Estate. Before joining Skanska, he served as Transaction Director at Echo Investment.
During his tenure at Skanska, Adrian and his transaction teams have successfully completed the sale of nearly 60 office buildings with a total value of close to €4 billion. His efforts have expanded Skanska’s client portfolio by 24 new investors. Notable transactions include the sale of the Monument office building in London, the Neon project in Helsinki, and Skanska’s largest-ever deal – the sale of the 2+U complex in Seattle, USA.
Adrian is an active ambassador for the commercial real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe, promoting the region to investors worldwide. Focused on relationship-building, he has organized numerous study visits to markets in Germany, the UK, Canada, and Asia. As an expert, he frequently speaks at international real estate conferences such as GRI Institute and Property Forum. His proactive approach and exceptional relationship-building skills were recognized with Skanska’s global Market Maker Award in 2017.

Gabrielė Gegevičiūtė

Fund Manager of Capitalica Green Logistics Fund

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Gabrielė Gegevičiūtė

Fund Manager of Capitalica Green Logistics Fund
Gabriele Gegeviciute is a Fund Manager at Capitalica, having joined the company in 2020. Since then, she has successfully led the acquisition of six logistics centres across the Baltic states and now manages the ~€40 million Capitalica Green Logistics Fund, focusing on core+ logistics assets.
Gabriele has extensive experience structuring real estate transactions in the Baltic markets. Since 2015, she has played an instrumental role in transactions exceeding €220 million across all major commercial real estate asset classes, gained through her work at leading real estate consultancy firms.
In 2022, Gabriele launched a monthly LinkedIn newsletter, “Water & Concrete: What’s behind?”, where she shares insights into real estate trends and market dynamics with a community of approximately 900 subscribers.

Martin Otsa

Board Member, CIO of East Capital Real Estate 

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Martin Otsa

Board Member, CIO of East Capital Real Estate 
Martin Otsa is part of East Capital’s real estate team and is responsible for investment management in the Baltics and asset management in Estonia. He has more than 25 years of experience in real estate including valuation, leasing, project development, construction- and investment management. Martin holds a master’s degree in civil engineering and economics from Tallinn Technical University. He speaks Estonian, English and Russian.

Laurynas Kuzavas

CEO of SIRIN Development 

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Laurynas Kuzavas

CEO of SIRIN Development 
Laurynas Kuzavas is a logistic real estate investment and development professional with 20+ years of experience. He worked as a credit risk management specialist at Swedbank in Lithuania and as a finance controller at the largest asset-based transport company in Europe Girteka Group. Laurynas finished economics at Vilnius University, was an active member of various local and International Organisations. His favourite sport triathlon. It has also developed his personal character, which unfolds in measured maximalism, sharp and accurate assessment, passion for life, and professional improvement. A perfect example of this approach - current CEO position at SIRIN Development. Being in this chair for over 16 years, he is in charge of significant business growth, which led to the development of over 600,000 sqm of modern, energy-efficient, and sustainable logistics parks in all Baltic region.

Mika Sucksdorff

Partner and Board Member of Uus Maa Real Estate Group

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Mika Sucksdorff

Partner and Board Member of Uus Maa Real Estate Group

Piret Üts

Business Manager (Real Estate) at Port of Tallinn

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Piret Üts

Business Manager (Real Estate) at Port of Tallinn
Piret Üts has worked as Real Estate Business Manager at the Port of Tallinn for over eight years. She is responsible for leading the planning of the largest mixed-use waterfront development project in Tallinn’s city centre, located next to the Old City Harbour - one of Northern Europe’s busiest passenger ports.
Piret began her career as a real estate appraiser in 2002 and went on to lead the real estate valuation department at Swedbank. With a long-standing passion for real estate development and construction, supported by her Civil Engineering and MBA degrees from TalTech University, she continued her career at YIT Estonia, focusing on leading company´s land acquisition and commercial real estate development.
She serves since 2021 as a Council Member on the Urban Regeneration Council of ULI (Urban Land Institute).
Since July 2025, Piret is also an accredited DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen) International Consultant and ESG Manager.

Albin Rosengren

Partner & Head of East Capital Real Estate

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Albin Rosengren

Partner & Head of East Capital Real Estate
At East Capital since 2001. Albin Rosengren joined East Capital in 2001 and is currently Partner and Head of Real Estate and External Growth. In the past he has held several roles including Managing Partner with responsibility for the management board for the East Capital Group up until 2021. Between 2009 and 2014 he was CEO of the group securities company during which he led the legal consolidation of entities in Sweden and Luxembourg, resulting in an efficient and international positioning of the firm. Leveraging further on economies of scale and scope he has led several acquisitions during 2017-2021 which has broadened East Capital Group’s operation to include global and Nordic equities and fixed income management as well as a direct distribution arm. Within his responsibility for East Capital Real Estate he is Chairman of the board East Capital Baltic Property Fund, the investment committees of Baltic Property Fund II, III and East Capital Real Estate IV. He is also a member of the board of various East Capital Group’s entities. Albin holds a MSc in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics and studied at Lund University (School of Economics and Management) and the London School of Economics.

Risto Kukk

Global Workplace Real Estate Manager, BOLT

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Risto Kukk

Global Workplace Real Estate Manager, BOLT

Kimmo Virtanen

CEO & Founder, Scandinavian & Baltic Hotel Consulting

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Kimmo Virtanen

CEO & Founder, Scandinavian & Baltic Hotel Consulting
Kimmo is truly a “Grand Old Man” of hotel consulting, who established SBHC in 2023.
His career spans to mid 1990’s when he started the hotel consulting career in London and worked for HVS International for five years, departing as Senior Associate, before moving into the banking industry.
He then pursued career in London City as a banker working as Associate Director and Relationship Manager for three most important UK lending banks serving the hotel sector, until he was invited to join Christie & Co in late 2004.
At Christie & Co in London, UK, he set up the Consulting Department from the beginning with fellow colleagues and progressed rapidly to become Associate Director. The business grew up and he opened the Nordic office, heading the Christie & Co business for the Nordic region - Scandinavia and the Baltic States from 2008 onwards, capturing the title of Office of the Year of Continental Europe twice.
Thus, Kimmo has very extensive experience of conducting hotel-related advisory projects, including market and feasibility studies, valuations and strategic options analysis, operator & investor searches and hotel transactions throughout Europe, including the Nordic region, all together he has completed over 425 such hotels / projects assignments to date over 27 countries.
Besides all the above, he has been a guest speaker in a number of conferences and venues in the Nordic region over the years.
Kimmo holds an MSc Diploma in Property Investments from City University of London (Bayes Business School) and an MBA in Hotel Management from Michigan State University (Eli Broad, East Lansing, Michigan, USA). He also holds a BSc in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management from Haaga Institute Polytechnic, Finland. Besides being a native Finnish speaker, Kimmo is very fluent in English and has an excellent working knowledge of Swedish.
Kimmo is also a very keen tennis player and a tennis instructor, having lived 13 years in Wimbledon, this hobby has started already in 1970’s! Our service is Your advantage!

Brigita Aleksandraviciute

Business Development Director, Apex Alliance Hotel Management

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Brigita Aleksandraviciute

Business Development Director, Apex Alliance Hotel Management
With proven success at creating business development strategies and promoting data-driven decision making, she currently holds the position of Business Development Director at Apex Alliance Hotel Management.
She is skilled in leadership of strategic thinking, environmental analysis (competition, macro, and micro economic indicators), business case development, marketing alignment and financial modeling and is now responsible for development of Apex Alliance Hotel Management services in Europe.  
Since she joined the company, 24 hotel management agreements where signed and 18 hotels are currently under development, expanding the geography within the 8 countries of Europe.
In the past she worked as Development Projects Manager for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia at Orbis Hotel Group/ACCOR, executing rebranding, development, and acquisition of hotel projects in the region.  
Brigita has successfully graduated Vilnius University Economy Faculty bachelor and International Business Master Degree. She has successfully obtained postgraduate degree on Hotel and Restaurant Management at Swiss Hotel Management School.  She finished her internship at a 5* Beau Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland, and two years managerial training at the Thompson Hotel Chicago (ex-Sutton Place Hotel Chicago), United States.  Vast majority of her operational experience came from a long-term work experience holding different executive positions at Novotel Vilnius Center Hotel, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Tarmo Sumberg

Founder & Principal Owner of Legendhotels

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Tarmo Sumberg

Founder & Principal Owner of Legendhotels

Frank Reul

Vice President Development Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy Division – Eastern Europe, Italy & Greece

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Frank Reul

Vice President Development Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy Division – Eastern Europe, Italy & Greece
Frank is the current Head of Development for Accor” Frank Reul
VP – Development Accor Eco - Midscale & Premium Brands
“Eastern Europe, Balkans, Italy & Greece”
Frank is the current Head of Development for Accor Eco, Midscale & Premium Brands in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.
He has extensive experience in hotel management and operations. He began his career in 1988 in Brussels and Bruges, Belgium, in senior operational roles at Accor. He was quickly promoted to Director of Food and Beverage at the Novotel Sheremetyevo-2 in Moscow, Russia, in 1992.
After spending three years in Moscow, he moved back to London and began his ten-year career in the United Kingdom with Accor. He started as Operations Manager at one of the busiest Novotels at Heathrow Airport. He then held several General Manager positions across the United Kingdom, including Novotel Preston, Novotel Southampton, Novotel Milton Keynes, and Novotel Bristol Centre.In 2006, he moved to Turkey, where he directed and managed one of the key hotels in Istanbul, the Novotel Istanbul. He later spent two years as General Manager at Novotel Trabzon.
After more than 20 years of service at AccorHotels, he was appointed Area General Manager for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. From 2014, he became Area General Manager for Romania, Bulgaria, and Macedonia, where he oversaw operations and development, including in the Balkans and Croatia. Since September 2017, he has served as Head of Development Orbis/AccorHotels for Eastern Europe, and since 2018, he has held the position of VP Development Accor Eastern Europe.
He is fluent in Dutch, English, and French, and also speaks German. He is an avid fan of history, wine, and Arsenal.

Håkan Pehrsson

CEO of The Retail Headquarters AB

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Håkan Pehrsson

CEO of The Retail Headquarters AB
Håkan Pehrsson, has more than 25 years of experience within, retail, real estate and shopping centre development, including more than 15 years of international experience, with more than 20 years in various leading positions responsible for teams up to 120 professionals. Håkan is CEO and founder at The Retail Headquarters, a boutique advisory company within asset management, development, leasing and investment advisory.  He has worked as CEO at Centrumutveckling, Deputy General Director for IKEA Shopping Centres Russia & CIS. In the board of directors for JLL and lead director for Asset Management and Retail at JLL Nordics.

Are Altraja

Founder, Co-Owner, Sportland International Group AS, Member of the Board

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Are Altraja

Founder, Co-Owner, Sportland International Group AS, Member of the Board

Markus Brugger

Head of Transaction Services of CC Real Group (Austria)

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Markus Brugger

Head of Transaction Services of CC Real Group (Austria)

Gerdi Arst

Partner, MyHome Real Estate Agancy

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Gerdi Arst

Partner, MyHome Real Estate Agancy

Arle Mölder

Founder and Partner of Novira Capital

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Arle Mölder

Founder and Partner of Novira Capital

Kian Bennani

Founder & CEO of Hi Homes

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Kian Bennani

Founder & CEO of Hi Homes
Media-driven real estate entrepreneur building a global real estate brand through content, technology, and exceptional client service. Founder and CEO of Hi Homes on Spain’s Costa del Sol, leading a talent-first, tech-enabled team with 13+ years of market experience and a fast-growing YouTube presence. Focused on turning media, storytelling, and data into international reach, scalable systems, and long-term value for property owners, buyers, and investors worldwide.

Alex Petrov

Senior Broker and Partner at Solvilla

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Alex Petrov

Senior Broker and Partner at Solvilla
Alex is a senior broker and partner at Solvilla, the market leader in luxury real estate in Marbella, with an average transaction value of €5.7 million and annual sales volume of approximately €500 million. Working at the ultra-prime end of the market, he focuses on the development and sale of exceptional residential properties. He currently holds the record for the highest €/sqm transactions in Marbella, both for apartments and independent villas.

Reigo Randmets

CEO of Reterra Estate OÜ

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Reigo Randmets

CEO of Reterra Estate OÜ
Reigo Randmets is the Founder and CEO of Reterra Estate, one of Estonia’s leading residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate developers. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on large-scale urban housing and city-district developments in Tallinn, Tartu and Riga.
He is currently leading the development of Hipodroomi Quarter in Tallinn — a city-scale urban regeneration project that will become home to over 1,000 apartments, integrating housing, workplaces, services and public space into a fully walkable urban environment. The project places Reigo among a small group of developers in the region shaping entire city districts, not just individual buildings.

Peep-Ain Saar 

Member of the Board of Arco Vara and Member of the Board of Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Brokers

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Peep-Ain Saar 

Member of the Board of Arco Vara and Member of the Board of Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Brokers
Peep Saar has a diverse background in leadership and entrepreneurship. He has planted churches, been a pastor, led start-up teams, and served as CEO of established companies. He holds degrees in IT, Entrepreneurship & Technology Management, and Theology.
Since 2019, he has been one of the partners and board members of Arco Vara Real Estate Agency. As a Senior Certified Real Estate Broker, he is daily in the trenches of the Estonian real estate market. His dynamic approach to real estate, coupled with his ability to connect with diverse audiences, makes him a sought-after speaker and leader in the field.Fun fact: Peep has performed 1,200+ wedding ceremonies. He is married and has three teenage children.

Pēteris Ratas

Chief Architect, City of Riga

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Pēteris Ratas

Chief Architect, City of Riga

Martti Krass

Member of the Board, Hepsor

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Martti Krass

Member of the Board, Hepsor

Michael Björklund

Business Unit President, Bonava Baltics and Sweden - TBC

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Michael Björklund

Business Unit President, Bonava Baltics and Sweden - TBC
Michael Björklund has 25 years of management experience from broad spectrum of international services within residential development, retail, office, logistics as well as construction, retail, procurement, asset and property management. He has had leading roles in large international real estate organisations of Bonava, NCC, Kingfisher, IKEA, Skanska. He is a member of Executive Management Team at stock listed company Bonava.
Education: Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm and Master of Science in Economics, Stockholm University.

Giorgio Emiliano Pinna

Membership & Certification Manager at CEPI (European Association of Real Estate Professions)

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Giorgio Emiliano Pinna

Membership & Certification Manager at CEPI (European Association of Real Estate Professions)

Kristi Hakkaja

CEO & Founder, Moderan Solutions

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Kristi Hakkaja

CEO & Founder, Moderan Solutions
Kristi is the founder of Moderan, a leading software platform for real estate lease portfolio and utilities management, and reporting. She’s is an active member of European PropTech community and has supported real estate companies in their journey to digitalization for more than a decade. Working closely with property owners and managers across Europe and beyond, she has become the trusted expert and partner for both real estate and proptech companies.
 
Moderan is the go-to property management solution for commercial real estate owners, specializing in automating lease and utility management, and portfolio reporting, including CO2 calculations for ESG reporting. Moderan’s cutting-edge solutions help optimize property management processes and portfolio performance. Moderan software is used to manage over €6 billion worth of assets in the Baltics and beyond.
Read more at https://moderansolutions.com/

Rasmus Udde

Head of Retail & Innovation of Sunly 

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Rasmus Udde

Head of Retail & Innovation of Sunly 

Joonas Rantala

Chief Sales Officer of Themo Nordic Oy

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Joonas Rantala

Chief Sales Officer of Themo Nordic Oy
- CSO and co-founder of Themo
- MA, BScBA
- 10+ years of leading sales and marketing in both cleantech and construction business

Romet Roosalu

CEO of Solarstone

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Romet Roosalu

CEO of Solarstone

Argo Pillesson

Chairman of the Management Board of Uus Maa Group, Manager of Appraisal Department, Member of the Estonian Association of Appraisers

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Argo Pillesson

Chairman of the Management Board of Uus Maa Group, Manager of Appraisal Department, Member of the Estonian Association of Appraisers

Tomas Sovijus Kvainickas

Head of Investment and Analysis, INREAL

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Tomas Sovijus Kvainickas

Head of Investment and Analysis, INREAL

Ero Viik

Head of Real Estate Department at Swedbank

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Ero Viik

Head of Real Estate Department at Swedbank

Ari Laitala

SYKLI Environmental College

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Ari Laitala

SYKLI Environmental College

Ardi Roosimaa

Member of the Board, EKFL Association of the Real Estate Companies

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Ardi Roosimaa

Member of the Board, EKFL Association of the Real Estate Companies

Ardi is a Founding Partner and Member of the Supervisory Board of Real Estate development and advisory firm RESTATE.He has been International Real Estate and Capital Advisory executive for more than 20 years. Founder and long time moderator of Roundtable inside EKFL (Association of Estonian Real Estate Firms), member of the Board of EKFL. targeted to improve the real estate business environment and quality of property advisory in Estonia.Ardi is Co-Founder of PropTech AI start-up Moowle. As a PropTech and Innovation enthusiast, experienced Moderator and Inspirational speaker, he has been on the stages around the world including MIPIM, EXPOREAL, Nordic Real Estate Forum, BREIF, FIABCI World Congress, GRI etc.He has been part of organising team for annual PropTech events and a firm believer in implementation of Technology and Digitalisation in Broader Real Estate business. Past Member of the Board and Past President of the FIABCI Baltic Chapter.

Kaie Kass

Member of the Board of Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Agents


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Kaie Kass

Member of the Board of Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Agents


Aivar Tomson

Member of the Board, Estonian Association of Appraisers

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Aivar Tomson

Member of the Board, Estonian Association of Appraisers
Aivar is an expert in the field of property valuation. He is one of founders of Kinnisvaraekspert and he has been involved with the same company more than 30 years. Aivar is also one of founders of Estonian Association of Appraisers (1995) having position the chairman at the moment. He has been involved in numerous valuation projects in more than 10 foreign countries and he has worked for different organizations more than 2 years in abroad. Aivar is experienced in both mass and individual valuation. He has been involved in different aspects of valuation including field work, project administration, standardization, preparation of legal acts, initiating of pilot projects and capacity building, training and training of trainers, etc.

Andres Torm

Moderator of the NREF 2025

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Andres Torm

Moderator of the NREF 2025

Program 2026
Parallel Sessions can be found at the end of the program

The Live Broadcast can only be watched from the event in the main room and is not available from the Parallel Sessions event

General Topic of the NREF 2026: Rethink Real Estate

Moderator:Andres Torm
8:30-9:25Registration, morning coffee
9:30-9:45Welcome Words of the Organisers
Ardi Roosimaa, Member of the Board, Association of Real Estate Companies of Estonia
Kaie Kass, Member of the Board, Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Agents
Aivar Tomson, Member of the Board, Estonian Association of Appraisers
9:45-10:15Topic TBC
Olof Sundblad, CEO, Baltic Banking at Swedbank
10:15-10:45Topic TBC
Speaker – TBC
10:45-11:15Topic TBC
Speaker – TBC
11:15-12:00Macroeconomics Discussion Panel:
Global Shifts, Local Impact: How Macroeconomic Trends Reshape Real Estate
Head of the panel:
Raivo Vare, expert
Panel participants:
Olavi Lepp, CEO of Swedbank AS
Ülo Kaasik, Deputy Governor of Eesti Pank
Speaker 3 – TBC
Speaker 4 – TBC
12:00-13:00Lunch
13:00-13:30Real Estate Investment Discussion Panel: 
Investment Strategies in a Volatile World: Where to Find Value in 2026
Head of the panel:
Monika Nedzinskaitė, Head of Transactions for Lithuania, NEWSEC
Panel participants:
Päivi Tomula, Investment Director, Real Estate, Pontos Group
Kristjan Tamla, Managing Director of EfTEN Capital
Madis Raidma, CEO of East Capital Real Estate
Roberto de Silvestri, Board Member and Investor Relations Manager of Colonna Group
13:30-14:00Poland Real Estate Market Discussion Panel:
Poland’s Real Estate Market: Gateway to Central Europe – Key Entry Strategies for Foreign Investors
Head of the panel:
Olga Kozina, Zenith Family Office's, Transaction Manager
Panel participants:
Nicklas Lindberg, CEO at Echo Investment
Kestutis Sasnauskas, CEO of Eastnine AB
Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestment CEE at Skanska Commercial Development Europe
Speaker 4 – TBC
14:00-14:30Industrial and Logistics Real Estate Discussion Panel:
From Warehouses to Strategic Assets: Industrial Real Estate in the Age of Power and Geopolitics
Head of the panel:
Gabrielė Gegevičiūtė, Fund Manager of Capitalica Green Logistics Fund
Panel participants:
Martin Otsa, Board Member, CIO of East Capital Real Estate
Laurynas Kuzavas, CEO of SIRIN Development
Harri Palosaari, Director, Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Investments, Evli Plc
Bartłomiej Adamczyk, BTS Development Senior Manager, Baltics & Poland, PANATTONI
14:30-15:00Coffee break
15:00-15:45Commercial Real Estate Development Discussion Panel:
The Future of Workspaces: Designing for Flexibility, Wellbeing & Tech Integration
Head of the panel: 
Mika Sucksdorff, Partner and Board Member of Uus Maa Real Estate Group
Panel participants:
Piret Üts, Business Manager (Real Estate) at Port of Tallinn
Albin Rosengren, Partner & Head of East Capital Real Estate
Risto Kukk, Global Workplace Real Estate Manager, BOLT
Andrius Barštys, Chairman of the Board, CEO, Fund manager, Capitalica Asset Management
15.45-16.15Real Estate Hospitality Discussion Panel:
Hospitality Real Estate in Transition: Adapting to New Travel Realities
Head of the panel:
Kimmo Virtanen, CEO & Founder, Scandinavian & Baltic Hotel Consulting
Panel participants:
Brigita Aleksandraviciute, Business Development Director, Apex Alliance Hotel Management
Tarmo Sumberg, Founder & Principal Owner of Legendhotels
Frank Reul, Vice President Development Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy Division - Eastern Europe, Italy & Greece
16.15-16:45Retail Real Estate Discussion Panel:
The Transformation of Retail Real Estate – a New Chapter is in Writing 
Head of the panel:
Håkan Pehrsson, CEO of the Retail Headquarters AB
Panel participants:
Are Altraja, Founder, Co-Owner, Sportland International Group AS, Member of the Board
Markus Brugger, Head of Transaction Services of CC Real Group (Austria)
Mattias Lamberg, Chief Business Expansion Officer, O’Learys Group
Speaker 4 – TBC
  16.45-17.00Closing remarks
  17.00-23.00 Reception, DJ, cocktail & wine and socializing at Tallinn Creative Hub

PARALLEL SESSIONS
STALKER HALL at Tallinn Creative Hub
Live Broadcast not available from the Parallel Sessions event

Host of the Parallel Sessions is
Kaie Kass, Member of the Board of Uus Maa Real Estate Group and Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Agents

13.00–13.30Spanish Real Estate Market Discussion Panel:
Spain’s Real Estate Market: Opportunities Beyond the Sunbelt
Head of panel:
Gerdi Arst, Partner, MyHome Real Estate Agancy
Panel participants:
Kian Bennani, Founder & CEO of Hi Homes
Arle Mölder, Founder and Partner of Novira Capital
Alex Petrov, Senior Broker and Partner at Solvilla
Speaker 4 – TBC
13.30-14.00 Residential Real Estate Discussion Panel:
Housing Market Under Pressure: Affordability, Sustainability & Urbanization
Head of panel:
Peep-Ain Saar, Member of the Board of Arco Vara and Member of the Board of Estonian Chamber of Real Estate Brokers
Panel participants:
Giorgio Emiliano Pinna, Membership & Certification Manager at CEPI (European Association of Real Estate Professions)
Pēteris Ratas, Chief Architect, City of Riga
Martti Krass, Member of the Board, Hepsor
Reigo Randmets, CEO of Reterra Estate OÜ
Michael Björklund, Business Unit President, Bonava Baltics and Sweden – TBC
14.00-14.30PropTech Discussion Panel:
How Buildings Have Become Energy Producers
Head of panel:
Kristi Hakkaja, CEO & Founder, Moderan Solutions
Panel participants:
Rasmus Udde, Head of Retail & Innovation of Sunly
Joonas Rantala, Chief Sales Officer of Themo Nordic Oy
Romet Roosalu, CEO of Solarstone
Speaker 4 – TBC
 14.30-15.00Coffee break
 15:00-15:45Real Estate Valuation Discussion Panel:
Will AI take over the valuation services?
Head of panel:
Aivar Tomson, Member of the Board, Estonian Association of Appraisers
Panel participants:
Argo Pillesson, Chairman of the Management Board of Uus Maa Group, Manager of Appraisal Department, Member of the Estonian Association of Appraisers
Tomas Sovijus Kvainickas, Head of Investment and Analysis, INREAL
Ero Viik, Head of Real Estate Department at Swedbank
Ari Laitala, SYKLI Environmental College
Full program

*The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme.
*The working language of Nordic Real Estate Forum is English.

On-site tickets

Fee includes: one-day programme, networking, forum materials, lunch and coffee breaks, evening coctail.

Online tickets

If you register via the online tickets form, we will send you a password before the forum. Then you are able to watch live broadcast of the NREF 2026

Registration

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If participation in the forum is canceled after February 4, 2026 the participation fee will not be refunded.

Accommodation

Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel

Sadama 11a, Tallinn

The wide-ranging Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel is located next to the old town, just a 5-minute walk from The Creative Hub and brings together truly relaxing experiences, brilliant big events and hard-working achievements. A restaurant with italian flavors, an exquisite oasis in the water center, a beauty and wellness center designed to pop, and a conference center with state-of-the-art technology offer everything you need for a perfect vacation or a successful event.
 
PRICES:
 
Standard single/double room
89 EUR/night
Superior single/double room
99 EUR/night
Deluxe single/double room
149 EUR /night
 
The promo code NREF2026 is valid for use from 02.-06.03.2026
Room reservations are subject to availability, and the number of rooms is limited.
The price includes accommodation, breakfast, Aqua Spa access (during opening hours), Wi-Fi, and VAT.

BOOKINGS:
 Through the hotel website: https://booking.tallinkhotels.com/
Hotel: Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel
Please enter the discount code NREF2026 in the "Campaign Code" field.
Call Center (working hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM):
Tel: +372 630 0808
Email: tallinkhotels@tallink.ee
To receive the discount, please mention the event promotional code NREF2026.

Kalev Spa Hotel  & Water Park

Aia 18, Tallinn

Kalev Spa Hotel**** combines the comfort of long-standing tradition with cutting-edge innovation offering total relaxation. We’re situated in Estonia’s most-visited attraction: the UNESCO world heritage-listed Old Town in Tallinn. On one side we’re bordered by history – the medieval streets and buildings of ancient Reval, as Tallinn was once known – and on the other by the greenery of the child-friendly Kanuti Park, with its well-tended hedges and decorative fountain. This unbeatable location and the wide range of services we offer make Kalev Spa the ideal place for couples, families and business travellers alike to unwind, be it for a few hours or a few days.

Price for conference participants

Standard single room 
89 EUR /night
Superior single room 
99 EUR /night

Room rate includes: Accommodation, breakfast in restaurant Allee, unlimited use of water park and gym on opening hours, use of bathrobe, Wi-Fi and VAT.

Please book here:

https://booking.kalevspahotelwaterpark

The price is valid: 
02.03-06.03.2026
Promo code: NREF2026

Nordic Hotel Forum


Viru väljak 3, Tallinn

Nordic Hotel Forum, a 4 star superior hotel in the prime location in Tallinn has recently completed a full renovation to the entire hotel. The hotel offers spacious and elegant hotel rooms and a Leisure Centre on the 8th floor with magnificent views over the historic Old Town of Tallinn.



Standard single 99 EUR/night

Standard double 109 EUR/night

Superior single 114 EUR/night

Superior double 124 EUR/night

Deluxe single  149 EUR/night

Deluxe double 159 EUR/night





The price includes buffet breakfast, free WiFi and use of hotel’s leisure centre on the top floor with fully equipped gym, indoor pool and saunas. 

The price is valid: 1.-8.03.2026
Booking: https://bit.ly/NREF2026
Cancellation free of charge: 24h
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Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn

Rävala pst 3

Radisson Collection is located next to business, shopping and entertainment areas. Tallinn Airport and City Harbour  are just a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Popular attractions like Creative Hub  are only 20 minutes from the hotel,  this lovely walk will take you past  Tallinn’s Medieval Old Town with  many unique historical buildings  and narrow alleyways.
Radisson Collection rooms  offer EXCEPTIONAL amenities with  spectacular views to the vibrant city  and beautiful Old Town.  Collection Superior and higher category rooms offer complimentary access to the gym and elegant relaxation area. 
Enjoy free Broadband (including wireless), that is accessible to all our guests throughout the hotel.

Hotel has 2 amazing restaurants:
ISSEI – a roof top Restaurant with an open-air terrace, stunning views to Tallinn Medieval Old Town and vibrant city, offers Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.
MEKK – offers modern Estonian cuisine with exceptional service by bringing traditional Estonian ingredients with a modern touch to local and international guests.

Radisson Collection Tallinn is here 
to create EXCEPTIONAL stays, 
EXCEPTIONAL events and 
EXCEPTIONAL memories. 
We are delighted to present 
you hotel 3D tour (click here), 
that allows you to visit our
wonderful hotel virtually.

PRICES & BOOKING
Single room Collection class: 
135 €/night
Twin/Dbl room Collection class: 
145 €/night
Single room Superior class: 
145 €/night
Twin/Dbl room Superior class: 
155 €/night

Rate includes rich breakfast buffet, 
gym and spa area use, Wi-Fi and VAT.
The price is valid: 
03.03.2026.–06.03.2026
Use promo code: NREF2026
Booking via e-mail: 
reservations.tallinn@radissoncollection.com

CONTACT
Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn

Hotel Telegraaf


Vene 9, Tallinn

In the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town, Hotel Telegraaf is a five-star boutique destination where historic character meets contemporary executive comfort. Set within a restored 19th-century landmark, the hotel offers a discreet and calm setting, ideal for focus, reflection, and meaningful dialogue connected to the Nordic Real Estate Forum. 
Behind its historic facade, the atmosphere is effortless and intentionally private. Service is attentive yet seamless, shaped around the needs of experienced business travellers.
Culinary experiences unfold at Restaurant Tchaikovsky, where modern European cuisine is presented with precision and creativity, offering an elegant setting for professional conversations or a refined evening dinner. For moments of recovery, 
Telegraaf Spa provides a serene pool and sauna retreat, restoring balance and clarity during demanding days.
Together, these elements create a seamless stay where history, hospitality, and modern craftsmanship move in quiet harmony.

BOOKINGS:
 
Comfort Double or Twin room:
Single  - 150€/night
Double  - 170€/night

Executive King or Twin room:
Single  - 175€/night
Double  - 195€/night

Superior King room:
Single  - 190€/night
Double  - 210€/night

All rates include breakfast, 
complimentary spa access, Wi-Fi, and VAT.
Free cancellation is available 
up to 1 day prior to arrival.
The price is valid 
02.03.2026 - 06.03.2026
Reservation code: NREF2026
Reservations: 

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Organisers

Corpore Conferences
Estonian Association of Appraisers