Around 50 alumni, partners and friends of the Sweden-Estonia Cooperation Fund gathered at the inspiring Arvo Pärt Centre in Laulasmaa for the Young Leaders Program (YLP) Alumni Conference 2026

The conference was opened by Pär Nuder and Kadri Land, Co-Chairs of the Sweden–Estonia Cooperation Fund, together with Michael Pärt from the Arvo Pärt Centre.

The afternoon featured two engaging panel discussions. Sandra Kamilova from Miltton New Nordics moderated a discussion on politics with Gustaf Reinfeldt, Pärtel-Peeter Pere, Virve Linder and Anna Ljungdell. Anna Ljungdell also moderated a discussion on economic affairs and business together with Cecilia Linden, Kerli Ats, Marek Kiisa and Pär Nuder.

Participants also enjoyed a piano interlude with music by Arvo Pärt performed by Johan Randvere, followed by a guided tour and networking over dinner with Maria Gratschew, Head of Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Estonia and Charlotte Wrangberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Estonia.

A big thank you to YLP supporters SEB and Swedbank, all speakers, moderators, participants and partners who contributed to making the conference such an inspiring meeting point. Great to see how connections built through YLP continue to grow into new ideas, cooperation and friendships between Estonia and Sweden .