At the annual Science Policy Conference, politicians, entrepreneurs, and researchers discuss current issues in science policy. The conference is organised by the Estonian Research Council, the Cultural Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, the Council of Rectors, the Estonian Academy of Sciences, the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences, and the Ministry of Education and Research.
The next conference will take place in October 2026 at the Riigikogu.
WATCH ON-DEMAND: You can also watch the twelfth Science Policy Conference, “Science as a Driver of Estonia’s Development (XII). State, People, Artificial Intelligence”, held on 8 October 2025 in the Riigikogu conference hall, on the ETAG YouTube channel.
The organisation of Science Policy Conferences at the Riigikogu is based on the following principles:
- A fully-fledged democratic debate on shaping Estonia’s future requires evidence-based input.
- In an unpredictable and rapidly changing world, taking into account visions and solutions offered by researchers is more important than ever, making the dialogue between researchers, society, and policymakers essential.
Watch past Science Policy Conferences:
