Tallinn Vegan Fair 2026
Programme
Two days of inspiring talks, personal stories, and practical insights from activists and experts in vegan lifestyle, ethics, and nutrition.
Main Stage
SATURDAY 10.10
11.15 – 11.45
Anniina Ljokkoi, Geit Karurahu, Maia-Liisa Mürkel, Triin Toom. Moderator: Farištamo Eller
LOOMUS' discussion: "Why have fish been left out of animal protection?" (EST)
Anniina Ljokkoi, Geit Karurahu, Maia-Liisa Mürkel, Triin Toom. Moderator: Farištamo Eller
LOOMUS' discussion: "Why have fish been left out of animal protection?" (EST)
Fish are fascinating animals. At the same time, they are so different from us that they are often left out of discussions regarding animal protection and activism. We therefore want to talk about fish and discuss why this is the case and how it can be changed.
12.00 – 12.45
Jordi Casamitjana
"The Pawn Effect: How One Person Can Advance the Veganism and Animal Rights Cause." (ENG)
Jordi Casamitjana
"The Pawn Effect: How One Person Can Advance the Veganism and Animal Rights Cause." (ENG)
It is possible to change policy and law to advance the veganism and animal protection cause, but although this may sound difficult and daunting, it can be much more feasible than most people think. Being alert, looking for the right opportunity, having strong convictions, and using intelligent tactics, one person alone could achieve significant progress in this area (the “pawn effect”).
The speaker, Jordi Casamitjana, did this in 2020, two years after having been fired by an animal welfare organisation for being vegan. After a long litigation process and a crowdfunding campaign, he secured the legal protection of all ethical vegans in Great Britain from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. He used the system itself to change the system from within, and he will explain how he did it.
Thanks to this legal victory that was discussed all over the world (more than 1,500 media reports in more than 70 countries), the UK was the first jurisdiction in the world where ethical veganism has been recognised as a protected philosophical belief – at the same level as other protected characteristics such as religion, sexual orientation, or gender.
This has had an effect in other countries too, as, in 2026, the European Court of Human Rights also accepted that veganism is protected in Europe after a case involving vegans in Switzerland.
Another example of the pawn effect that will be discussed is the current campaign Casamitjana is running to create the biggest survey of vegans.
13.00 – 13.45
Aimar Ventsel
"Indigenous peoples - what does this mean? Illustrated by the example of Arctic indigenous peoples." (EST)
Aimar Ventsel
"Indigenous peoples - what does this mean? Illustrated by the example of Arctic indigenous peoples." (EST)
There are many prevailing myths regarding the environmental friendliness and harmony with nature of “indigenous peoples”. In his presentation, Aimar intends to address certain aspects that refute this myth.
Northern peoples are often viewed as “indigenous peoples” living according to unchanging traditions; in reality, however, traditions – and consequently dietary habits – have evolved.
The presentation will also discuss the origins and circumstances of indigenous dietary practices, the reasons for resisting changes and restrictions, and the arguments used in these debates.
14.00 – 14.30
Mirjam Prints-Habal
"A small microelement, a vital role - let's talk about selenium!" (EST)
Mirjam Prints-Habal
"A small microelement, a vital role - let's talk about selenium!" (EST)
The body cannot produce selenium itself, so we must obtain it from our diet. However, European soil is naturally low in selenium, meaning our daily food may not always provide enough of it.
The presentation explains why we need selenium and how it supports the normal functioning of both the immune system and the thyroid gland, as well as protecting cells against oxidative stress and maintaining healthy hair and nails. Thus, this tiny trace element plays a far more important role in meeting our daily nutritional needs than one might initially think. Bio-Selenium+Zinc contains selenium and zinc, along with vitamins A, B6, C, and E – in a carefully balanced combination where the nutrients complement one another.
15.00 – 15.45
Mari Frühling, Katharina Grepp, Kristiina Avel. Moderator: Saara Mildeberg
"Creative Activism - Art as a Form of Activism." (EST)
Mari Frühling, Katharina Grepp, Kristiina Avel. Moderator: Saara Mildeberg
"Creative Activism - Art as a Form of Activism." (EST)
The discussion brings together three artists whose work places significant emphasis on vegan materials and messages. While veganism is typically associated with food, this panel focuses on all other aspects relevant to activist-creatives – from sourcing art supplies to finding a community.
16.00 – 16.45
Speaker Heelia Sillamaa and interviewer Raquel Regina Kulijev
"Nothing goes to waste - the life cycle of a meal." (EST)
Speaker Heelia Sillamaa and interviewer Raquel Regina Kulijev
"Nothing goes to waste - the life cycle of a meal." (EST)
58 million tonnes – that is the amount of food waste generated in the European Union every year. More than half of it comes from households. It is a staggering figure, yet the solution begins with small, everyday choices in our own homes.
In this conversation with Heelia Sillamaa, we examine the lifecycle of a meal: how to plan wisely, how to cook so that every ingredient is utilised, and what to do with the leftovers. Discover practical tips, simple changes, and a dose of inspiration to ensure that absolutely nothing goes to waste.
17.00 – 17.45
Lili Marlen Rauba
"Promoting the share of animal-based products as a political choice." (EST)
Lili Marlen Rauba
"Promoting the share of animal-based products as a political choice." (EST)
Everything we support and encourage as a state is a matter of political choice. This applies to animal rights, food policy, and more.
The presentation will explore how such political choices are made and what they impact, while also providing examples from other European countries. If we cannot bear to look at how and under what conditions animals live, how they are treated, and what life looks like within those murderous walls – then perhaps it is not right, and perhaps it should not be done.
18.00
FILM NIGHT 🍿
“The Dying Trade (2025)”
A documentary by Jack Hancock-Fairs
FILM NIGHT 🍿
“The Dying Trade (2025)”
Jack Hancock-Fairs has been a vocal vegan activist for 9 years. Hancocks have been in the meat industry for generations. Jack’s father has worked in a slaughterhouse for over thirty years. They love each other, and for most of those years they have avoided the subject. Now Jack sets out to understand it. He seeks the perspective of a former slaughterhouse worker, an industry consultant, an undercover investigator and a Holocaust survivor, so that he can better understand that of his father. Jack finds that the people at the heart of this trade are not the villains you might expect but the victims of the industry themselves. This is an intimate, contemplative film about a son trying to understand his father, and the industry that stands between them. It asks what it takes for good people to cause harm, and what that costs them. Eventually, Jack has to ask his father.
SUNDAY 11.10
11.30 – 12.30
Mikk Mägi, Loore-Emilie Raav, Annika Lepp, Regly Johanson, Evelyn Valtin
Panel discussion: "Back to the Roots." (EST)
Mikk Mägi, Loore-Emilie Raav, Annika Lepp, Regly Johanson, Evelyn Valtin
Panel discussion: "Back to the Roots." (EST)
The discussion looks back at the past 20 years, examining what has changed and what has remained the same regarding animal rights and protection in Estonia. The speakers recall stories – both familiar and previously unheard – as well as key turning points and efforts, while also looking ahead to a vision for the future.
12.45 – 13.15
Kerly Ilves
"Livestock farming and food waste – an invisible connection is at play." (EST)
Kerly Ilves
"Livestock farming and food waste – an invisible connection is at play." (EST)
Modern animal husbandry is highly outdated from both environmental and ethical perspectives; vast sums of money circulate within the industry, and it receives substantial state subsidies. Yet, few consider how animals are treated in industrial farming or the strong – albeit invisible – link between animal husbandry and food waste. These issues go largely undiscussed and unconsidered. This presentation reveals these connections and prompts reflection and debate regarding what is wrong with our food system and whether it should continue to operate this way in 2026.
Performing at the Vegan Fair fulfils a big dream for Kerly, as she gets to combine her passion for veganism with spreading the word about food rescue! The seminar “Animal Agriculture and Food Waste – The Invisible Link” will take place on 11 October from 12.45 to 13.15. Attendees can join the conversation at this eye-opening seminar, which reveals several unexpected facts about the connections between animal agriculture, food waste, and the general squandering of resources. Recommend this to a non-vegan friend!
13.30 – 14.15
Ann De Greef and Alexandra Ștefan. Moderator: Evelyn Valtin
International panel discussion: "Shaping Change in Society." (ENG)
Ann De Greef and Alexandra Ștefan. Moderator: Evelyn Valtin
International panel discussion: "Shaping Change in Society." (ENG)
The discussion on driving societal change focuses on key developments in animal protection and the advocacy for animal rights in Belgium and Romania to date, as well as the contributions made by GAIA and FREE. It also addresses how to retain and support the volunteers and staff dedicated to helping animals.
The panellists will discuss future plans and the changes that must be implemented today to ensure a better situation for animals over the next 10 to 20 years.
14.30 – 15.15
Gert Koovit and Deimantė Lis (prev Šiaulytė)
Dialogue: "Sport and Veganism." (ENG)
+ "Invitation to join the Estonian Vegan Society's Sports Club – Anny Drobet, EVS Board Member." (EST)
Gert Koovit and Deimantė Lis (prev Šiaulytė)
Dialogue: "Sport and Veganism." (ENG)
In this dialogue, participants share their experiences, observations, and challenges as vegan athletes. The discussion covers practical aspects such as blood tests and supplements, dealing with stereotypes, and preparing for competitions as a vegan. Listeners will learn how to meet protein needs during a calorie deficit and how to create a proper nutrition plan as a vegan athlete. What does the future hold for vegan athletes – including moving beyond merely proving that vegans are capable, and instead focusing on equipping them with the knowledge and tools to reach their full potential without compromising their values?
Jordi Casamitjana is a vegan zoologist specialising in animal behaviour, who has been involved in different aspects of animal protection for many years. In addition to scientific research, he has worked as an undercover investigator and animal welfare consultant. Some of his professional achievements include the closure of several zoos, securing the first successful prosecutions of UK illegal hunters under the Hunting Act 2004, and his participation in the banning of bullfighting in Catalonia. Jordi became well-known in 2020 for securing the legal protection of all ethical vegans from discrimination in Great Britain in a landmark legal case that was discussed all over the world.
Jordi is the author of the books “Ethical Vegan: A Personal and Political Journey to Change the World” and “Why Vegans Don’t: A Philosophical Guide to Vegan Behaviour”.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 12:00-12:45
☑️ “The Pawn Effect: How One Person Can Advance the Veganism and Animal Rights Cause.” (ENG)
FILM NIGHT 🍿
“The Dying Trade (2025)”
A documentary by Jack Hancock-Fairs
Jack Hancock-Fairs has been a vocal vegan activist for 9 years. Hancocks have been in the meat industry for generations. Jack’s father has worked in a slaughterhouse for over thirty years. They love each other, and for most of those years they have avoided the subject. Now Jack sets out to understand it. He seeks the perspective of a former slaughterhouse worker, an industry consultant, an undercover investigator and a Holocaust survivor, so that he can better understand that of his father. Jack finds that the people at the heart of this trade are not the villains you might expect but the victims of the industry themselves. This is an intimate, contemplative film about a son trying to understand his father, and the industry that stands between them. It asks what it takes for good people to cause harm, and what that costs them. Eventually, Jack has to ask his father.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 18:00-19:00
Ann De Greef is a Co-founder and Director of GAIA (Global Action in the Interest of Animals), a Belgian animal rights organisation. She is also a board member of Eurogroup for Animals and President of Cruelty Free Europe.
Ann has been involved in animal advocacy since the creation of GAIA and has contributed to the organisation’s development over the years. Her work focuses on animal welfare and raising awareness of the treatment and welfare of animals. Through GAIA, she is involved in campaigns and initiatives aimed at improving the way animals are treated in our society. Ann works in an international environment and engages with different stakeholders on issues related to animal welfare and protection.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 13.30 – 14.15
☑️ International panel discussion: “Shaping Change in Society.” (ENG)
Alexandra Ștefan has been a project coordinator at the Romanian organisation Asociația Freedom and Respect for Every Earthling (F.R.E.E.) since 2023. Her work focuses mainly on animal welfare projects such as the broiler project, but she is also involved in the Animal March, vegan community initiatives, social media awareness campaigns, financial and administrative activities, and fundraising.
She reached a point in her life where she wanted to actively contribute to the change she wanted to see around her. It started with her transition to a vegan lifestyle five years ago and eventually led her to look for a job where she could connect her professional life with the causes she believed in. At F.R.E.E., she found the right place to do that.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 13.30-14.15
☑️ International panel discussion: “Shaping Change in Society.” (ENG)
Gert Koovit is a personal trainer and a multiple-time Estonian powerlifting champion. He has won medals at both European and World Championships – including gold and silver – holding titles as a one-time World Champion and a two-time European Champion in powerlifting. His official personal bests in equipped competition are a 305 kg squat, a 280 kg bench press, and a 300 kg deadlift (for a total of 870 kg).
Gert has worked as a personal trainer for 25 years, holds a degree from the University of Tartu’s Department of Sports Sciences, and has earned a Plant-Based Nutrition certificate from eCornell. Gert actively shares his knowledge regarding the impact of plant-based nutrition on the body, and he divides his time between helping people get into better shape and spending time with his family.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 14.30 – 15.15
☑️ Dialogue: “Sport and Veganism.” (ENG)
Deimantė Lis (formerly Šiaulytė) is a personal trainer and coach, helping people with training and plant-based nutrition. Her main role is as an accountant at Cloudvisor UAB. Deimantė is studying for her second Bachelor’s degree at the Lithuanian Sports University, has competed as a fully vegan athlete in the IFBB federation for five seasons, and has earned an IFBB Elite PRO card in Bikini Fitness.
Throughout her entire competitive journey, Deimantė has followed a plant-based diet, gaining extensive practical experience in vegan sports nutrition, bodybuilding and physique development. She also worked internationally with the Jacked Vegans community for a year. Over the years, she has helped more than 100 people in Lithuania with plant-based nutrition and training plans, including major body transformations.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 14.30 – 15.15
☑️ Dialogue: “Sport and Veganism.” (ENG)
Mari Frühling graduated from the Pallas University of Applied Sciences with a specialisation in painting and works as a freelance artist at the Aparaaditehas creative hub in Tartu. She is a member of the Tartu Artists’ Union, the art collective Multinektar, and the Estonian Vegan Society.
Animal rights issues are so important to Mari that they frequently appear in her work. She uses synthetic brushes and vegan-certified water-soluble oil paints, allowing her to avoid the use of solvents.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 15.00- 15.45
☑️ “Creative Activism – Art as a Form of Activism.” (EST)
Katharina Grepp is an activist and freelance illustrator specialising in urban and food illustrations. She combines activism with her creative work to spread messages about animal rights through her drawings.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 15.00- 15.45
☑️ “Creative Activism – Art as a Form of Activism.” (EST)
Kristiina Avel is an artist and art teacher; while printmaking is the medium closest to her heart, she also works with painting, drawing, and other (non-)traditional media. Animal rights, ecology, and social awareness play a significant role in her work. She prefers to leave space for the viewer to think and draw their own conclusions. Environmental consciousness is also central to her creative process: she uses electro-etching instead of acids, reuses printing plates, makes her own oil paints, and uses vegan materials.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 15.00- 15.45
☑️ “Creative Activism – Art as a Form of Activism.” (EST)
Saara Mildeberg is a cultural researcher with a background in photography from the Estonian Academy of Arts and ethnology from the University of Tartu; she currently works as a freelance photographer and a junior research fellow at Tallinn University. As an animal rights advocate, she experiments with various formats: publishing cultural criticism and organising events focused on plant-based traditional foods across Estonia.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 15.00- 15.45
☑️ “Creative Activism – Art as a Form of Activism.” (EST)
Anniina Ljokkoi is a member of the Estonian Vegan Society and a nutritional advisor.
Anniina Ljokkoi (born 1984) is a literary translator, cookbook author, and long-time vegan. In her book “Taimsed pärimustoidud” (Plant-Based Traditional Foods), she collaborated with folklorist Liisa Kask to explore the culinary history of the Baltic-Finnic peoples, making fascinating discoveries about nearly forgotten plant-based dishes.
Additionally, Ljokkoi has authored books aimed at families with children, such as “Väikesed veganid” (Little Vegans) and “Väikeste veganite lemmiktoidud” (Little Vegans’ Favourite Foods). Of Finnish origin with Karelian roots, Ljokkoi has lived in Estonia for nearly half her life. She is currently writing a cookbook in the Karelian language.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 11.15 – 11.45
☑️ Loomus’ discussion: “Why have fish been left out of animal protection?” (EST)
Geit Karurahu, Board Member of the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals.
She has been active in the field of animal protection since 2007, witnessing and participating in many significant developments during that time. Over the years, she has observed a shift in attitudes toward animal welfare, with increasing attention being paid to the issue.
Karurahu’s educational background and work experience range from sociology to media management, providing her with diverse knowledge and skills that she applies to the advancement of animal welfare. She works on promoting animal protection and welfare and developing the field; she is also one of the organisers of the International Animal Welfare Conference, an event that has brought together experts and dedicated individuals in the sector since 2019.
In her work, she combines her expertise in the field of animal protection with an understanding of communication, media, and societal processes. She prioritises collaboration, raising awareness, and implementing practical changes to ensure animal welfare is increasingly valued in society.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 11.15 – 11.45
☑️ Loomus’ discussion: “Why have fish been left out of animal protection?” (EST)
Maia-Liisa Mürkel, Master’s student in “Change Management in Society” at the University of Tartu.
In her daily work, she serves as the Deputy Director of Administration at KeMIT (the IT centre serving the administrative areas of the Ministry of Climate and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications). Mürkel is responsible for organising the agency’s support services (legal, procurement, finance, HR, office management, and facilities). Her hobbies include dancing, fashion, interior design (colourful interiors), and animal welfare. She is a member of the NGOs Loomus and ELS.
She has danced since childhood; for the past 11 years, she has been part of the “Koit” dance school’s show group, performing and competing in dance events. She studied law and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Change Management in Society at the University of Tartu. Mürkel has three dogs, two of which are rescues.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 11.15 – 11.45
☑️ Loomus’ discussion: “Why have fish been left out of animal protection?” (EST)
Triin Toom is a member of the NGO Loomus. She is a vegan activist, a sworn advocate, and a parent. Triin is a member of Loomus and the Estonian Vegan Society, and the chief organiser of this year’s March for Animals. She works as a sworn advocate but also dedicates a significant portion of her free time to advocating for animals. She uses her legal expertise both to speak out on animal rights issues and to raise awareness about veganism.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 11.15 – 11.45
☑️ Loomus’ discussion: “Why have fish been left out of animal protection?” (EST)
Moderator: Farištamo Eller, animal and nature conservationist, podcaster, and member of Loomus. Farištamo works in communications and advocacy. She is also active in nature conservation, focusing primarily on forest advocacy. Farištamo is a musician and pianist by training, has worked as a teacher and cultural manager, and has two daughters.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 11.15 – 11.45
☑️ Loomus’ discussion: “Why have fish been left out of animal protection?” (EST)
Aimar Ventsel is a visiting researcher at the University of Tartu’s Skytte Institute and an ethnologist (or anthropologist) by training and profession. He has been researching the indigenous peoples of Siberia since the mid-1990s. Currently, he is engaged in research on Siberian peoples – albeit indirectly – and has recently expanded his work to include other indigenous peoples of the Arctic. He occasionally writes for newspapers and was once an active DJ.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 13.00 – 13.45
☑️ “Indigenous peoples – what does this mean? Illustrated by the example of Arctic indigenous peoples.” (EST)
Mirjam Prints-Habal manages Pharma Nord’s operations in the Baltic states and Finland, dealing daily with questions regarding the evidence-based use of dietary supplements from the perspectives of both professionals and the general public. She holds a master’s degree in biology from Tallinn University and has also worked as a biology teacher.
As an educator, she emphasises practical application: how to distinguish high-quality supplements, when to use them, and how to tailor them to an individual’s lifestyle and health status. Her goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed, evidence-based decisions to support their own health and that of their patients.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 14.00 – 14.30
☑️ “A small microelement, a vital role – let’s talk about selenium!” (EST)
Heelia Sillamaa is a young mother and a journalist.
At the Vegan Fair, Heelia will address food waste. 58 million tonnes – that is the amount of food waste generated in the European Union every year. More than half of it comes from households. It is a staggering figure, yet the solution begins with small, everyday choices in our own homes. In this conversation with Heelia Sillamaa, we examine the lifecycle of a meal: how to plan wisely, how to cook so that every ingredient is utilised, and what to do with the leftovers. Discover practical tips, simple changes, and a dose of inspiration to ensure that absolutely nothing goes to waste.
Main Stage, Stalker Hall
10.10, 16.00 – 16.45
“Nothing goes to waste – the life cycle of a meal.” (EST)
Lili Marlen Rauba, an advisor to a Deputy Mayor of Tallinn and a member of the “Plant-Based Tuesday” social media team, runs a small business and serves on the board of her apartment association. She has been a vegetarian for nearly seven years and has long explored nutrition from various perspectives. Lili is active in sports, enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes, reads literature on neuroscience and psychology, raises her child, and travels whenever possible.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 10.10, 17.00 – 17.45
☑️ “Promoting the share of animal-based products as a political choice.” (EST)
Mikk Mägi is the head chef and owner of Vegan Restoran V. Before dedicating himself to the restaurant, he was a pioneer and active participant in Estonia’s animal rights movement. Today, he lives in the countryside, is a father, runs the restaurant, and serves as an active member of the Defence League.
Mikk’s goal is to be a super-dad, keep the restaurant running with his excellent team while serving great vegan food, and – through his service in the Defence League – stand ready to defend our freedom and preserve it for his daughter’s future.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 11.30 – 12.30.
☑️ Panel discussion: “Back to the Roots.” (EST)
Loore is a long-time vegan and the owner of the vegan café Kringel. For her, running the café is not merely a job, but an opportunity to create something good in the world – both for the customers and for the people who work there.
Beyond the vegan food business, she focuses on the courage to be oneself and on authenticity in a world that often shapes us to meet societal expectations – exploring this through art, dance, and various forms of self-expression.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 11.30 – 12.30.
☑️ Panel discussion: “Back to the Roots.” (EST)
Annika Lepp is a communications specialist and a long-time animal advocate who was actively involved in the Estonian animal protection movement for over a decade. She was one of the initiators of the Plant-Based Food Fair (now known as the Vegan Fair). From 2012 to 2014, Annika served on the board of the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals, and in 2014, she co-founded the animal advocacy organisation Loomus, where she worked as communications manager for several years. At Loomus, she helped spearhead campaigns to ban fur farming and the use of wild animals in circuses.
Currently, Annika works as a communications advisor at the Ministry of Climate, handling communications related to the environmentally conscious economy, climate issues, environmental management, and air quality.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 11.30 – 12.30.
☑️ Panel discussion: “Back to the Roots.” (EST)
Regly Johanson has four words to introduce herself: Loomade Nimel, Loomus, Vegan Fair, and V.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 11.30 – 12.30.
☑️ Panel discussion: “Back to the Roots.” (EST)
Evelyn Valtin joined the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals in 2006, serving as a board member and executive director between 2007 and 2013. Over the past 20 years, Evelyn has also contributed to various animal welfare initiatives, including conducting lectures in schools and organising conferences and events; she has also provided peer support regarding anxiety, depression, and burnout, as well as topics related to animal protection and veganism. For eight years, she served as the Society’s representative on the client advisory board of what is now the Agriculture and Food Board.
Evelyn has been a member of the Estonian Vegan Society since 2015. Since 2017, she has worked at the National Foundation of Civil Society (Kodanikühiskonna Sihtkapital), supporting the development of civil society, the promotion of social innovation, and more effective solutions to societal challenges.
📍 Main Stage, Stalker Hall
🕣 11.10, 11.30 – 12.30.
☑️ Panel discussion: “Back to the Roots.” (EST)
Workshops
SATURDAY 10.10
13.00 – 14.00
Helena Pruul
"Creative Writing Workshop." (EST)
Helena Pruul
"Creative Writing Workshop." (EST)
We will explore poetry as a way to put into words something that deeply moves us. The goal of the workshop is to practice creative writing and create lines of poetry. We will look at a selection of Estonian and international poems touching on veganism, the climate, and society, using them as a source of inspiration for our own work. No prior experience or skills are required to participate.
14.00 – 14.30
Loomus – Activism: "Badge making" (EST)
15.00 – 15.45
Triin Terasmaa and Anni Aulik
"Does a vegan diet meet all your nutritional needs?" (EST)
Triin Terasmaa and Anni Aulik
"Does a vegan diet meet all your nutritional needs?" (EST)
A vegan diet can be varied, colourful, and well-planned – but is it enough to provide all the nutrients your body requires? Which nutrients can you get from a well-planned vegan diet, and when should you consider adding a supplement to your daily routine?
In this workshop, a realistic one-week vegan meal plan will be put to the test. We will examine, step by step, which vitamins and minerals are well covered and where unexpected deficiencies might arise – even in a menu that seems perfectly balanced at first glance.
Which nutrients are easy to obtain from a fully plant-based diet? Which ones require more conscious choices? When is adjusting your menu sufficient, and when might using a supplement be justified?
By the end of the workshop, there will be a much clearer picture of what to focus on in a daily diet – and perhaps a few surprises regarding things previously taken for granted.
SUNDAY 11.10
12.45 – 14.15
Jordi Casamitjana
"How to Communicate Veganism Effectively." (ENG)
Jordi Casamitjana
"How to Communicate Veganism Effectively." (ENG)
Jordi Casamitjana will discuss what communication is all about and which are the top 10 vegan messages circulating in vegan campaigning that best communicate the values of the vegan philosophy.
The veganism movement is constantly casting messages to veganise people, institutions, practices, policies, and products, and to neutralise vegan sceptics, vegan deniers, and veganphobes who try to demolish every part of the vegan world we are working to build. We have created billions of different vegan messages in different formats. Messages that, whether just written in a single clear phrase on a T-shirt or implied in the subtle moral of a two-hour movie, are designed to tell something important that the audience should understand and be transformed by.
Which ones are the best, though? What are the top ten messages of the vegan movement? How can we ensure that, when we have created them, they are successful in communicating what we want to communicate? The workshop will explore all this with exercises to practice communication.
14.15 – 15.00
Triin Terasmaa and Anni Aulik
"Does a vegan diet meet all your nutritional needs?" (EST)
Triin Terasmaa and Anni Aulik
"Does a vegan diet meet all your nutritional needs?" (EST)
A vegan diet can be varied, colourful, and well-planned – but is it enough to provide all the nutrients your body requires? Which nutrients can you get from a well-planned vegan diet, and when should you consider adding a supplement to your daily routine?
In this workshop, a realistic one-week vegan meal plan will be put to the test. We will examine, step by step, which vitamins and minerals are well covered and where unexpected deficiencies might arise – even in a menu that seems perfectly balanced at first glance.
Which nutrients are easy to obtain from a fully plant-based diet? Which ones require more conscious choices? When is adjusting your menu sufficient, and when might using a supplement be justified?
By the end of the workshop, there will be a much clearer picture of what to focus on in a daily diet – and perhaps a few surprises regarding things previously taken for granted.
15.00 – 15.45
Katharina Grepp and Saara Mildeberg
"Small, Powerful Booklets: A Zine-Making Workshop." (ENG)
Katharina Grepp and Saara Mildeberg
"Small, Powerful Booklets: A Zine-Making Workshop." (ENG)
This workshop focuses on handmade booklets known in the English-speaking world as “zines”. We will explore the possibilities for self-expression offered by this creative small-scale format and create our own zines with a vegan message – cutting, pasting, and drawing. No prior experience in art or activism is required; come along and surprise yourself!
Jordi Casamitjana will discuss what communication is all about and which are the top 10 vegan messages circulating in vegan campaigning that best communicate the values of the vegan philosophy.
The veganism movement is constantly casting messages to veganise people, institutions, practices, policies, and products, and to neutralise vegan sceptics, vegan deniers, and veganphobes who try to demolish every part of the vegan world we are working to build. We have created billions of different vegan messages in different formats. Messages that, whether just written in a single clear phrase on a T-shirt or implied in the subtle moral of a two-hour movie, are designed to tell something important that the audience should understand and be transformed by.
Which ones are the best, though? What are the top ten messages of the vegan movement? How can we ensure that, when we have created them, they are successful in communicating what we want to communicate? The workshop will explore all this with exercises to practice communication.
Workshop, Woodblock Hall 11.10, 12.45 – 14.15 “How to Communicate Veganism Effectively.” (ENG)
Helena Pruul is a founder, facilitator, and project manager of MTÜ Sümbioosis and Gaia Academy Foundation.
She is someone who embraces nature and wholeness, and loves wandering the paths of our natural world, heritage, and wildness. Her current work has evolved from and intertwines health promotion, hiking leadership, nature, and a holistic approach to the human being. She primarily works with the organisation MTÜ Sümbioosis, where she creates and facilitates experiences at the intersection of nature, the inner self, and community - experiences that help children, young people, and adults connect more deeply with themselves and nature, become more aware of themselves and their surroundings, and walk their own paths with greater courage.
Workshop, Woodblock Hall 10.10, 13.00 – 14.00 "Creative Writing Workshop." (EST)
Triin Terasmaa is a certified nutritional advisor, nutritional therapist, and functional nutrition consultant passionate about raising awareness regarding health and well-being through a holistic approach.
She works as an educator for Pharma Nord, focusing on the role of dietary supplements in supporting the body's natural balance. Triin aims to broaden the understanding of health by helping people realize how daily choices, nutrition, and self-care impact their well-being. She believes that health is not merely the absence of disease, but an active investment in one's vitality and quality of life.
📍 Workshop, Woodblock Hall
🕣 10.10, 15.00 – 15.45
🕣 11.10, 14.15 – 15.00
☑️ Does a vegan diet meet all your nutritional needs? (EST)
Anni Aulik is a nutritional advisor who focuses on the role of balanced nutrition and daily choices in supporting health. Her work is guided by the principle that lasting changes stem from simple, consistent habits that take into account an individual’s specific needs and lifestyle.
In addition to consulting, Anni raises health awareness by sharing practical, accessible advice on how to support energy levels, digestion, and overall well-being through nutrition. As a Pharma Nord educator, she emphasises an evidence-based approach, helping people understand how nutrients and high-quality supplements can form part of a holistic lifestyle. Her goal is to provide clear, actionable knowledge that empowers people to make more informed choices in supporting their daily health.
📍 Workshop, Woodblock Hall
🕣 10.10, 15.00 – 15.45
🕣 11.10, 14.15 – 15.00
☑️ Does a vegan diet meet all your nutritional needs? (EST)
Kids Area
SATURDAY 10.10
11.00
Kids’ Area Open.
Free play, drawing, reading, movement and exploring the area.
12.00
🌱 Seed Bomb Workshop.
We make seed bombs from clay, soil and seeds.
13.00
🍞 “Bread Out of the Oven!”
Through song, movement, and rhythm instruments, we act out the story of making bread.
14.00
♻️ “Stop Before FoodCycler.”
A playful game about the journey of food and how we can save and reuse it before it becomes waste.
15.00
🧭 Proverbs and Riddles Adventure.
Children move from station to station, solve
puzzles and collect answers for a crossword
16.00
🧸 Montessori.
The Montessori daycare introduces a game and tells children more about their activities.
17.00
🪪 Badge Workshop
Children design and make their own badges.
18.00
Kids’ Area closes.
SUNDAY 11.10
11.00
Kids’ Area Open.
Free play, drawing, reading, movement and exploring the area.
12.00
🌱 Seed Bomb Workshop.
We make seed bombs from clay, soil and seeds.
13.00
🍞 “Bread Out of the Oven!”
Through song, movement, and rhythm instruments, we act out the story of making bread.
14.00
♻️ “Stop Before FoodCycler.”
A playful game about the journey of food and how we can save and reuse it before it becomes waste.
15.00
🧸 Montessori.
The Montessori daycare introduces a game and tells children more about their activities.
16.00
Kids’ Area closes.
16.00
NB! The children's area is not a childcare service!
Children must be accompanied, and their accompanying adult remains responsible for them at all times.