Meet the speakers for our September 2 international business event
As part of the First Tuesday International Business Networking event in Tallinn, three speakers will share practical perspectives on growing a business across borders in Europe. Jan tap from his over 25 years experience in the Flemish textile valley, and Michael will explain the German speaking markets for all industries. Danielle will then explain how to become visible in those markets — even before starting to do business.
🎤 Jan Lagast – Founder ImpactBuilders
Flanders as a gateway for Estonian fashion and textile firms
Drawing from his experience in the Flemish Textile Valley (see also the posts about fashion & textile), Jan will open the session with insights into how Estonian suppliers, subcontractors, and designers can position themselves on the Flemish market. From B2B collaboration in the textile industry to B2C launch pads in Antwerp and coastal cities like Knokke — the talk offers a realistic and actionable view into entering the Flemish market.
🎤 Michael Reiss von Filski – Honorary Consul of Estonia in Zürich
Understanding the business dynamics of the DACH market
Michael will guide the audience through the specificities of doing business in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He’ll share practical tips on navigating the various business communities, on setting the right expectations for new market entries, and on building long-term relationships. He knows these elements are often underestimated when entering these mature German-speaking markets.
🎤 Danielle Coimbra – PR Manager at PRNEWS.io
Getting noticed: visibility tactics for international growth
Danielle will share how businesses can increase visibility when (and before!) entering new markets. As a seasoned PR expert, she knows how to mix paid online advertising with free media coverage. Her talk will focus on building credibility in unfamiliar regions — a key step for brands breaking into textile and fashion spaces abroad. As
The speaker session sets the tone for the focus rooms in the afternoon, where participants will get the chance to go deeper in smaller group conversations with hosts and moderators.