Online discussion: Infrastructure, investment and Central Europe: The Three Seas Initiative

Hosted by the Atlantic Council, an online discussion featuring the President of the Republic of Estonia and top experts. In the the run up to the Three Seas Summit to be hosted in Tallinn on October 19 by the President of Estonia, the Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on the Three Seas Initiative and the opportunities that the region´s economic vitality presents for investment. 

Pre-registration required, no charge for participation.

In the the run up to the Three Seas Summit to be hosted in Tallinn on October 19 by the President of Estonia, the Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on the Three Seas Initiative and the opportunities that the region´s economic vitality presents for investment. For a longer overview of the topic and event please visit:

Registration required (no cost): https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/infrastructure-investment-central-europe/?fbclid=IwAR1M-NrzxDDs9z6-PKNjIzKvjM4Es85D4-XAFWVfJ7GQGpSpg8He-okfdUI/#event-registration

Speakers at the event:

Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia

H.E. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy

Mr. Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council

Read more about them here:

Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund: Prior to assuming her leadership role at the IMF, Dr. Georgieva was CEO of the World Bank. She has served as European Commission Vice President for Budget and Human Resources and as Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, and Crisis Response. She has served for 17 years at the World Bank, including as Vice President and Corporate Secretary.

H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia: President Kaljulaid has served in her office since 2016. Prior to assuming her Presidency, she was a member of the European Court of Auditors and CFO and CEO of Iru Power Plant of Eesti Energia. In the Government of Estonia, she served as the Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Mart Laar. As President of Estonia, she will convene the next Three Seas Summit on October 19 in Tallinn.

H.E. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy: Kadri Simson is an Estonian politician from the Centre Party. She is serving as a European Commissioner for Energy in the Von der Leyen Commission since December 1, 2019. She was previously the Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure in Jüri Ratas’ first cabinet from 2016 to 2019. From 2007–2016 Kadri Simson was a member of the 11th, 12th, and 13th Riigikogu (Estonian parliament) and in 2019 she was also elected to the 14th Riigikogu.

Mr. Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council: Mr. Kempe is the president and CEO of the Atlantic Council. Before joining the Council in 2007, Mr. Kempe was a prize-winning editor and reporter at the Wall Street Journal for more than twenty-five years. He was also the longest-serving editor and associate publisher of the Wall Street Journal Europe, running the global Wall Street Journal’s editorial operations in Europe and the Middle East.