Welcome to the ISTP 2026 press page. Here you will find practical information for media, including accreditation, media access within the official programme (please note that parts of the Summit are closed), and contacts for further inquiries.
ISTP 2026 takes place in Tallinn from 8–11 March 2026.
Main venue: Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), Kursi 3, Tallinn.
Accreditation is required for access to ISTP 2026 media opportunities and the on-site press working area.
How to request accreditation
Please email your request to Ms Mirjam Mäesalu at META Advisory, the official communications’ partner for ISTP 2026: mirjam.maesalu@metaadvisory.ee.
Please include:
· Your full name and media outlet
· Role (reporter/photographer/camera operator/producer, etc.)
· Your phone number
· A copy/photo of a valid ID document (for badge printing and venue access)
On-site check-in and badge
Accredited journalists will receive an identity badge at the registration desk and are requested to wear it visibly at all times.
Press working area
A dedicated working area is available for accredited media at the main venue. Wi-Fi is available on site.
ISTP is primarily a high-level working summit; therefore, several meetings and sessions are closed to the public. The organising committee welcomes accredited journalists to the following programme elements:
Monday, 9 March
07:45–08:25 — Media Breakfast Briefing (for accredited media)
Radisson Collection Hotel, Rävala 3, Tallinn, room Seville.
Hosted by the ISTP 2026 Tallinn organising committee.
Coffee and a light breakfast are served. Planned remarks by:
09:00–10:30 — Visits to educational institutions Accredited journalists may join selected school visits by prior arrangement.
11:00 onwards — EdTech Estonia EXPO
Expo at the Creative Hub during the Summit days.
11:30–12:15 — Official Opening Ceremony “Education in Estonia Through Time and Change” — an opening performance (“System Update”) tracing the evolution of education from 1880 to 2076, featuring an address by the President of Estonia and a keynote by Minister Kristina Kallas.
13:30–15:00 — Opening Session
Coffee breaks Press are welcome to film/photograph and capture the atmosphere during coffee breaks at the venue.
19:00–22:00 — Dinner at Seaplane Harbour (limited media access by agreement)
Official dinner for delegations. Media presence may be arranged as a pool/limited access (e.g., arrivals, brief photo/video moments).
Tuesday, 10 March
09:00–10:30 — Visits to educational institutions (media pool possible)
Accredited journalists may join selected school visits by prior arrangement.
11:00 onwards — EdTech Estonia EXPO
Coffee breaks
19:00–22:00 — Dinner at PROTO Invention Factory (limited media access by agreement)
Official dinner programme (non-ministerial participants); media access may be arranged as a pool/limited access.
Wednesday, 11 March
09:00–10:30 — Visits to educational institutions (media pool possible)
12:30–13:00 — Press Conference
Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), Cauldron Hall.
14:30–16:00 — Closing Session
Social media hashtag
Please use #ISTP26Tallinn when posting from ISTP 2026.
Photo and video materials
Photos and videos from the event are available: HERE
Media inquiries and interview requests:
Ms Mirjam Mäesalu
+372 503 8239 mirjam.maesalu@metaadvisory.ee
ISTP 2026 communications’ partner
ISTP26 Country Commitments: HERE
