Conference: Remigration and Brain Gain in the Baltics

But why do migrants return? What do they do when they return? Are they more likely to start a new business?  How are their skills appreciated by employers?

These are some of the questions we explore with experts in the topic and using findings from a four-year study on Brain gain in the Baltics.

We also look at the future; we asked high school graduates and soon-to-be graduates about their plans and expectations about career and mobility. Sixty percent of students plan to go abroad at some stage of their lives. 

We will be joined by thought leaders, practitioners and students to discuss the topic. 

11:15 – 11:25    
Welcome by Anders Paalzow, SSE Riga Rector


11:30 – 12:15    
Discussion on the project


12:30 – 13:15  
Presentation & Roundtable: Remigration and brain gain in the Baltics
Participants:

• Lisa Andersson, OECD
• Dalia Petkeviciene, TRIBES LT
• Andzelika Berga, Latvijas Banka
• Ričards Križanvskis, UpMatched Impact
• Zane Culkstena, ERDA
• Anders Paalzow, SSE Riga
• Marija Krumina, BICEPS
• Zane Varpina, SSE Riga/BICEPS
• Kata Fredheim, SSE Riga/BICEPS

13:15 – 13:45    
Insight videos on the project

13:45 – 14:30    
Roundtable: Should I stay or should I go?  – Highschool graduates’ plans for the future
Participants:

• Dana Narvaiša, Cēsu Primary School
• Inga Treimane, Riga State 2nd Gymnasium
• Igors Grigorjevs, Ogre Municipality
• Alika Prjanisnikova, a student at SSE Riga
• Anders Paalzow, SSE Riga
• Marija Krumina, BICEPS
• Zane Varpina, SSE Riga/BICEPS
• Kata Fredheim, SSE Riga/BICEPS

14:30 – 14:45    
Closing remarks