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In spring, the [pre]opinion festival will take place in Tartu for the first time. In order to have many exciting topics to discuss there, we are looking for discussion organizers and their topic proposals through an open call for ideas. The open call for ideas will take place from January 8th to January 21st, 2024 (Since some organizations have asked for a time extension, we will keep the questionnaire open for everyone until the end of the workday on January 23rd). You can participate by filling out a form, which can be found here.

The open call for ideas is for all the organizations, companies, communities, and other groups, who care about the region’s well-being. All topic proposals that address current and important issues or require collective thinking are welcome.

In the open call for ideas form, it is necessary to convincingly justify the importance of the proposed topic. The condition for submitting an idea is that there is a willingness to organize the discussion. To be better prepared for submitting an idea, think about the following questions before opening the form:

  • What is the title of your proposed discussion?
  • What do you want to achieve with the discussion, what is the goal of this discussion?
  • Why should your topic resonate with visitors?

When selecting ideas for the festival program, preparing discussions, and discussing at the Opinion Festival, we adhere to the Respectful Discussion Convention. The discussion ideas selected for the program will be chosen at the end of January, and then the work of organizing the discussions will begin.

The Tartu [pre]opinion festival will take place on May 17th-18th, 2024, in Tartu Keskpark. The festival will provide solutions to cultural, social, and ecological challenges of Tartu, Southern Estonia, and Europe. [pre]opinion festivals have been established to spread good debate practices throughout Estonia and provide a neutral platform to come together and discuss local important issues.

Head of the Tartu [pre]opinion festival team
Maarja-Liis Mereäär
maarjaliis.mereaar@arvamusfestival.ee

Arvamusfestival 2023. Foto: Kristofer Robin Kirsiste

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Who can submit ideas in the idea collection?

    The idea collection is open to all organizations, companies, communities, and other groups who care about the well-being of the region. Ideas can be submitted in both Estonian and English, and discussions can be held in different languages as well. It is important that the idea is well thought out, adheres to good discussion etiquette, and answers the questions asked in the idea collection form. If selected, you must be prepared to implement the idea. This will be done in collaboration with the Opinion Festival and other event organizers.

  • What happens after filling out the idea collection form?

    After the idea collection period ends, the Opinion Festival team evaluates all the ideas. Based on the results, we compile thematic discussion areas from the ideas that received the most votes.

  • Are there any obligations associated with submitting a discussion idea?

    Each idea submitter must be prepared to organize their own discussion. The ideas that proceed from the open call for ideas phase will be divided among the discussion areas. In addition to organizing their own discussion, idea submitters must also contribute to the organization of the discussion area.

  • Does organizing a discussion cost anything?

    Yes. The costs for one discussion area are approximately 2200 euros, which will be divided among groups that are organizing the discussions. The exact costs depend on the structure of the discussion area and how you decide to decorate it.

  • Do I have to do everything myself?

    No, you don’t. If your idea is selected for the program, you will receive help from the Opinion Festival’s coordinator. The coordinator will provide technical and substantive support. They will advise and assist the discussion organizers to ensure a successful organization process for the entire area. 

  • What is the schedule for organizing the discussions?

    We will contact the idea submitters no later than early February. Those who are accepted into the program will work under the guidance of a volunteer coordinator from the Opinion Festival. Work will be done both for their discussion and their discussion area. From February to April, all details related to the discussion need to be finalized – from the final title to confirming the discussion leader and participants. The deadline for submitting this information is mid-April.

A carefully chosen discussion format is a prerequisite for achieving the aim and expectations set for the discussion. The Opinion Festival is a place where you can and should experiment with different discussion formats – for some discussions, the best choice is a classic panel discussion, for another discussion, forum theatre helps to better achieve the aim, and a third discussion may require a completely different solution. Scroll down the page to see the formats!

The formats on this page have been selected and described by the Opinion Festival’s good partners DD Stratlab, Change Consulting, SpeakSmart and the Estonian Debating Society. Discussion formats can be searched for based on four criteria: 

1. What is the purpose of the discussion?

Is it desired to bring together different points of view and create greater understanding between them? Or is it desired to open up different positions and give the participants in the discussion a better overview of the problem at hand? Is it possible that the desire is to find a certain common ground between the participants? Or rather to develop a solution to a problem or some other fairly concrete output?

2. Who gets to speak in the discussion?

How inclusive is the discussion – are invited discussants-guests more likely to speak, or are participants, i.e. the audience, more likely to speak? Or is the discussion time divided more or less equally between the two?

3. How conflictual is the topic?

The question here is how different the positions are and how opposed the participants are. Conflict does not mean that people fall out or start arguing and shouting at each other. In this case, by conflict, we mean precisely the fundamental opposition of the participants in the discussion and, consequently, the intensity of the discussion. At the other end of the scale are discussions where the participants are more or less of one mind and therefore the discussion is rather neutral.

4. How broad is the topic?

Is a very narrow and therefore specific question being discussed, or is a broader and more general topic under discussion?

Find a suitable discussion format

Use the search engine and find the most suitable discussion format for you. If you get stuck, want answers to questions or some additional tips, please contact your discussion area coordinator, who will be able to help you themselves or put you in touch with either the Opinion Festival’s discussion design mentor or the partners behind the adaptation of these formats.

On August 12 and 13, more than 150 discussions, speeches and workshops took place in the tenth Opinion Festival. The most popular topics were health, energy crisis and security.

The exceptionally hot summer weather did not deter debaters and there were many participants in all 19 topic areas. “This year’s festival was the first in more than two years where there were no restrictions due to the corona virus, and absolutely everyone who wanted could join the discussions. It was a great pleasure to see the festival in its pre-pandemic size and to celebrate our tenth birthday together with all our friends, visitors and partners,” commented Kaspar Tammist, head of the Opinion Festival.

While corona has been a daily hot topic in recent years, the scope of health-related topics was significantly wider at the Opinion Festival – three health-related topic areas took place over the course of two days. “Visitors especially liked the area of mental health, where they talked about overwork, men’s mental health, and how to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide. It was nice to see that mental health topics are no longer a taboo and that people want and know how to talk about it honestly and openly. In addition, there was great interest in the field of psychodiagnostics, where those who wished could take tests to assess their mental health – in the conditions of the shortage of specialists, it was great that mental health nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists offered such an opportunity for free to everyone,” said Tammist.

Mental health was also discussed in the closing discussion of the first day of the festival “Youth, fears, future”, where President Alar Karis, psychologist Andero Uusberg and young people who have graduated or are about to graduate from high school talked about the fears felt by the generation that starts to make important choices in life, when at the same time, serious concerns about the economy, security, health and living environment have arisen.

However, the festival was not completely unaffected by the corona virus. The program traditionally ended with the debate of party chairmen. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas gave a positive corona test a few days before the festival, so she had to be replaced by her colleague Jürgen Ligi. “Nevertheless, the debate was interesting, and the positions of the representatives of all parliamentary parties were clarified regarding the possibility of moving the Narva tank, ensuring Estonia’s security, and dealing with inflation. It was also memorable how Jüri Ratas, known for his long speeches, was able to present clear positions on all these topics during the short time he had – he had to rush to Paide from the Central Party congress so he was nearly an hour late for the discussion,” said Tammist.

In addition to the successful discussions program, a large number of cultural events took place during the Opinion Festival. “Both days of the festival offered the opportunity to participate in art exhibitions, concerts, cinema screenings, theater performances and historical tours. In my opinion, the evening program of the festival was the most special, which brought together thousands of people to the central square of Paide, who enjoyed a lively concert, danced and sang the birthday song to the Opinion Festival,” commented Tammist.

Photos of the Opinion Festival can be found at: www.flickr.com/photos/arvamusfestival.

All discussions were also recorded and can be listened to on most podcast apps.

Next year’s Opinion Festival will take place on 11-12th of August.

The festival was made possible thanks to the work of hundreds of dedicated volunteers and the help of good supporters. The Opinion Festival was supported by the City of Paide, Civic Society Foundation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Järvamaa Foundation, European Parliament Office in Estonia, European Commission Representation in Estonia, Police and Border Guard Board, Education and Youth Board, Tallinn University, State Election Service, Representation of the Nordic Council of Ministers in Estonia, Telia, Magnum, Green Tiger, Fermi Energy, Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, Open Estonia Fund, Verston and Ledzep Group.

This year there are more than 150 discussions in the program, 12 of them are in English. Here is the full program in English:

Friday, 11.08

  • 12.00 Coffee with Elisabet Sahtouris (Rohekoostöö ala – area number 8)
    Cozy discussion with Elisabet, who come to Estonia from Hawaii. She is internationaLly known evolution biologist, futurist, professor, author of many books. She shows the relevance of biological systems to organizational design in business, government and globalisation.
  • 12.00 Is This the Time for Africa? (Välispoliitika ala – area number 10)
    The Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU was a catalyst for reinvigorating relations with Africa. This was reinforced by Estonia’s campaign and time served on the UN Security Council. Estonia’s Africa strategy launched in 2020 set new goals. Is there a role for Estonia to play in the transformation of Africa? Can the continent and Estonia benefit from each other?
  • 14.00 Democracy Innovations from Finland and Estonia (Demokraatia ala – area number 6)
    Democracy, including the public sector’s accountability for collaborative governance, constantly needs renewing. How are everyday citizens engaged in decision-making and policy implementation? How is more trust created through meaningful collaboration, deliberations and dialogue? The discussion focuses on the state of the art of democracy in Finland and Estonia and showcases inspiring innovations.
  • 14.00 The Happy Place – Stuck in a Purgatory of Your Work Life (Säiliv ja nõtke ala – area number 17) When looking for a new job we are often won over by keywords like flexible working hours, work-private life balance, a supportive team etc… but the reality turns out to be quite different than expected. Which factors in the work environment are essential for high productivity and is it even possible to create a happy working environment or are we all just stuck in a work life purgatory? Is it possible to be happy and successful at the same time?
  • 16.00 Greenwashing Takes a Toll on Green Transition (Säiliv ja nõtke ala – area number 17)
    If you have flown somewhere, had your package delivered or ordered food you have probably seen a proud statement – this activity or product is CO2 free! Is the company really striving towards a more sustainable future or is it just greenwashing, a marketing gimmick intended to mislead consumers who prefer to buy goods and services from environmentally conscious brands? Join the discussion on what exactly does CO2 free and neutral mean, what is its impact on the environment (if any), and is it really even possible to reduce, offset, or remove the carbon dioxide emissions companies create. How to navigate in these myriad of green pledges, what to buy and where to invest? Or have we even given too much attention to CO2 over many other paramount realms of sustainability?
  • 18.00 Ukrainian Victory and Its Global Aftermath (Välispoliitika ala – area number 10)
    Artur Rehi interview with Kaimo Kuusk on how the world is after Ukraine has won the war. What it means when Ukraine wins? What is the purpose of international coalition for Ukraine? What happens with Russia and what is NATO’s future after Russia has lost the war?
  • 20.00 The Image of Estonia In the World – a Falcon Or a Unicorn? (Festivaliklubi – area number 1)
    Estonia is talked about in the world as an innovative startup and digital country – a unicorn. At the same time, Estonia is also being talked about as a falcon, who is the promoter of a strong security policy. Besides these two wonderful animals, does Estonia have anything else to offer the world? This is discussed by the ambassadors residing in Estonia, having a broad view of the world, but at the same time being well acquainted with Estonia’s peculiarities and possibilities.

Saturday, 12.08

  • 10.00 Inclusive Communities (Säiliv ja nõtke ala – area number 17)
    How do we include underrepresented voices in societal discussions? In this English-language panel, experts from a wide-range of organizations will give their opinions, experience, and advice about how we can make sure everyone has space to be included in today’s most pressing conversations.
  • 12.00 Embracing Diversity, Enriching Well-being: Insights from International Talent in Estonia (Säiliv ja nõtke ala – area number 17)
    Estonia is lucky to have a growing and vibrant international talent community flourishing within its borders. But what do we really know about them and why did they decide to build their lives in Estonia? Join us for a dynamic panel event where a diverse group of specialists, hailing from various professional domains, will share their remarkable journeys of living and working in Estonia. Discover the motivations behind their choice to build their lives here, their interactions with the local community, and their visions for a more inclusive future. In this engaging discussion, we’ll also delve into the triumphs and challenges faced by international talent, examining the support systems in place and envisioning possibilities for improvement.
  • 14.00 Does Voting Still Matter? (Festivaliklubi – area number 1)
    What can we – as citizens – do, to be heard more? It is widely acknowledged that safeguarding our rights and democracy is important. But does it still matter to go voting, when the outcomes often leave us disillusioned? Why do many people not vote at all? In this discussion, we will explore the significance and trends of voting by examining case studies from Hungary, Turkey, and Estonia.
  • 14.00 Dealing With (Bad) Neighbors – Peacefully Resolving Conflicts in Communities (Säiliv ja nõtke ala – area number 17)
    Neighbours – whether living next-door or in the same city – sometimes get on our nerves. How can we maintain healthy relations with people in our community? What to do if our arguments escalate or the views become very polarised? It is easy to add fuel to arguments but calming them down needs conscious effort. Our specialists talk about how to do it.
  • 16.00 Why Do We Need Higher Education? (Demokraatia ala – area number 6)
    The discussion will focus on the topic of why we need higher education, what are the current challenges of it (commodification, public funding etc) and how do we measure the impact higher education has on our societies. The discussion takes simultaneously place in Finland, Latvia, and Estonia at the same time, therefore also compares the three systems in place in neighboring countries and their challenges, common solutions, and future development possibilities.

Happy exploring and see you soon in Paide!

Application form

The public call for ideas for the 2025 Opinion Festival has ended!

Individuals and groups interested in organising discussions at the Paide Opinion Festival have submitted their proposals.

The Opinion Festival is a collaborative event, created through civic initiative and supported by various backers, including local governments, state institutions, businesses, and other organizations. Their contributions ensure the availability of essential services such as electricity, security, volunteer catering and accommodation, cultural programs, and a lot more.

Thanks to the financial support of these sponsors, participants in the open call only need to cover the direct costs associated with organising their own discussions.

We encourage all socially active organizations to participate in both the festival and the open call. When reviewing submissions, we prioritise the content of the ideas and consider how the proposer plans to incorporate diverse opinions and experiences into the discussion. This year, we particularly aim to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society in organising discussions and thematic areas.

In the application, you should clearly justify the significance of your proposed topic. Submitting an idea also indicates your commitment to organising the discussion.

To prepare your submission, consider the following questions:

  • What is the title of your proposed discussion?
  • What do you aim to achieve with this discussion?
  • Why should your topic resonate with visitors and society?
  • Whose perspectives should be included in the discussion?

Before submitting your idea, we recommend exploring the Opinion Festival discussion formats page, for insights on organising discussions at this year’s festival.

All submitted ideas will be evaluated by the Opinion Festival programme team, which consists of the festival’s core members, discussion area coordinators, and invited experts.

Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Ideas:

  • The discussion’s value to Estonian society – what is the content and why is it important to hold this discussion now?
  • The discussion’s relevance – why is the Opinion Festival the right place for it?
  • Inclusion of diverse viewpoints – we particularly seek discussions that feature a range of perspectives.
  • Collaboration across different sectors, with a focus on involving civil society alongside the public and private sectors.
  • The novelty of the topic and the freshness of the approach.
  • The organiser’s adherence to the Respectful Discussion Convention.

If multiple organisers submit similar ideas, they will be brought together to collaborate and organise the discussion jointly.

The selected ideas will form thematic discussion areas, and organisers of the accepted discussions will be contacted by 7 April at the latest.

Take a look at the Q&A at the bottom of this page to gain a better understanding of the different aspects of organising a discussion.

Q&A

  • Who can submit an idea through the open call?

    The open call is open to all organisations, businesses, communities, and other groups. Ideas can be submitted in Estonian or English, and discussions can be conducted in the respective languages.

    It is important that your idea is well thought out, provides specific answers to the questions in the application form, and aligns with good discussion practices. By submitting an idea, you commit to organising the discussion in collaboration with other area organisers and the festival team.

  • What happens after submitting an idea? Who puts together the Festival programme, what is taken into account while doing that?

    After the open call concludes, the festival team will evaluate all submissions based on established guidelines. The evaluation team includes the festival’s core team and discussion area coordinators. Selected ideas will be grouped into thematic discussion areas.

  • What is the timeline for setting up a discussion?

    The evaluation of the discussions submitted during the idea collection will take place at the end of March. In early April, idea submitters will be notified of those who have been accepted into this year’s Opinion Festival programme. Subsequently, under the leadership of the Opinion Festival’s volunteer coordinator, work will begin on creating the discussions and discussion areas.

    By June 9th, the content of the discussions, the design of the shared discussion areas, and the technical solutions must be finalised. By this date, Johannes Säre, the Opinion Festival’s technical lead, expects input from all organisers regarding area construction. Each discussion area coordinator expects details related to their discussions by this date – from the final title to the confirmation of moderators and participants. The Opinion Festival’s schedule will be announced on July 7th

  • Are there obligations attached to submitting your idea for the Festival?

    Each idea submitter must be prepared to organise their own discussion. Ideas that progress from the idea collection will be allocated among the discussion areas, and in addition to organising their own discussion, idea submitters must collectively contribute to the technical organisation of the discussion area, including jointly covering the direct costs associated with organising the area.

  • What are the costs attached to the discussion at the Festival?

    There are costs that you have to take into account when setting up a discussion at the Festival. The festival, for its part, provides directional signs to the discussion area, electricity, recording of discussions as podcasts, and access to drinking water at water points, in addition to everything already mentioned regarding the general organisation of the festival. We will help with the design of visuals to create a unified image.

    Other arising costs (area construction, design, sound equipment, video transmission, shelters, seating, etc.) will be shared among the organisations organising the discussions.

  • What if we don’t have the funds required?

    If an organisation doesn’t have the funds necessary, it is possible, in agreement with other area organisers, to contribute to setting up and supporting the area in some other way.

    Some examples of non-financial contributions over the years:

    *leading and managing the collaboration between the organisers as the area lead;

    *managing area communication work;

    *coordinating area design and construction work (finding solutions supporting the concept of the area, etc).

    Additionally, discussion areas are allowed to involve sponsors, yet sponsors’ visibility at the area should be in strict compliance with general rules of the Festival and the concept of the area.

  • Should we handle everything ourselves?

    No, there will be help. The Opinion Festival team includes discussion area coordinators who help create a cohesive discussion area, find answers to all organisational questions, and advise discussion organisers to ensure that the festival organisation process is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.


    This year, we will also be providing stronger support to discussion organisers on the content side. Discussion design mentors will be involved in the Opinion Festival programme team, offering a helping hand to those who wish to take the first steps in putting together a discussion. They will contribute to determining the purpose, format, and participants of the discussion.


    The festival’s experience shows that one of the key factors for a successful discussion is a good moderator. We recommend finding a moderator at an early stage and involving them in shaping the discussion. SpeakSmart, a partner of the Opinion Festival, provides consultations for conducting discussions and is a good support for moderators.

If you have any other questions, please contact Opinion Festival Programme Project Manager Karolin Nummert at karolin.nummert@arvamusfestival.ee.

The Opinion Festival is a meeting place for all layers of society, giving a platform for different worldviews. Its mission is to improve debate culture and civic education. The Festival is free of charge and open to everyone in Estonia and beyond who would like to discuss and tackle issues that matter for all of us.

You’re more than welcome to the Festival if you’re interested in listening, thinking, asking questions and having a say about important topics of society. It is a place where you can find like-minded people but also new ideas, perspectives, point of views and spend some wonderful time. In the Opinion Festival you can find out what an Estonian thinks, what concerns them and what brings them joy.

“The Opinion Festival is one of few places where people from government and non-governmental organizations, cultural figures, entrepreneurs, universities, journalists, citizens come together, they are all part of the Estonia’s debate culture. Every public group has their own communication platforms and meeting places. In the Opinion Festival we can meet face to face to share topics and point of views that we really care about to find better understanding of each other,” founder of the Opinion Festival Kristi Liiva

The Festival thrives on a decentralized structure: public discussions on a broad range of topics, from national security to health to social innovation, are suggested and run by people and organizations following a open call for ideas each spring. Ideas can be sent by organisations, groups of people or individuals. If an organization’s suggested topic is successful and accepted into the festival programme, it is that organization who is responsible for and sets up the discussion about that topic. The Festival team, made up of volunteers from across Estonia, manages the final programme and supports the organizations with the necessary know-how. Arvamusfestival offers a platvorm where it is possible to hold a debate

To have an opinion is easy- some ideas you agree with and some you don’t. It’s harder to come to an opinion that actually has an impact which would enrich the public debate and could help people to get to better solutions. The Opinion Festival debates follow good discussion practice.

We record the debates in sound and image. The debates will be uploaded on your podcast app and you can look up the images of the Festival on Flickr. All the materials are free to use if you make reference to the Opinion Festival and to the author of the picture.

The Opinion Festival is part of the Democracy Festivals Association. Through the network, democracy festivals from different countries can exchange experiences and knowledge in order to promote participatory democracy even more effectively.

See you at the Opinion Festival!

The Opinion Festival is built around the mutual agreement that everyone participating in and listening to the discussions follow the Respectful Discussion Convention (Hea arutelutava in Estonian). The Convention was articulated by the Festival’s volunteer-based team, with the aim of instilling and encouraging the motivation behind the Festival: to develop the kind of debate culture in Estonia that is thoughtful and respectful. Listening to what the other side has to say and taking different opinions into consideration is just as important as proving your own statements. In order to create a polite and constructive atmosphere, we would like all festival participants to remember and follow some basic ‘rules of the game’:

We respect and value each other’s time, the discussion leaders and other festival participants.

We back up our claims.

We listen: it is just as important as speaking.

We are not biased towards or against other people participating in the discussion.

We react to the idea, not to the person.

We focus on solutions: if we want to criticise something, we keep it brief, and then move on to discuss possible solutions.

We act in accordance with the Constitution of the republic of Estonia

We base our discussion on a scientific and fact-based world view

We value cohesive of society and don’t hold discussions that strengthen disagreements between different groups or people

The Opinion Festival is green and environmentally friendly – so that all future generations would have a pleasant place to develop a culture of opinion as well. Therefore, we choose the festival’s products very carefully. The products are not just high-quality, reusable and environmentally friendly, but are made by talented and big-hearted Estonian people.

By buying our souvenirs, you support the Opinion Festival. Thank you.

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