INSPO 2026: youth conference for grades 8–12 in Põlva

On 2 December the Põlva Culture and Hobby Centre hosts again INSPO, the inspiration and motivation conference for pupils of grades 8 to 12 of Põlva County. This year’s sub-theme is “Maailm valla” (roughly, “the world unlocked”).

The conference is free for participants. It is funded from the cooperation project “Southern Estonian Enterprising Young People 2.0” (LEEN 2) under the measure “Attractive regional business and living environment”, co-financed by the European Union.

We start at 9:40 and expect to wrap up around 15:15. The day is long, so we offer a light breakfast to start with and a lovely lunch.

Three inspiring speakers take the stage. First, the young Endrik Puntso, Estonian cycling champion, who worked for two years in marketing at Red Bull. Second, Kelly Sildaru, Estonian freestyle skier, Olympic bronze medallist and the first Estonian freestyle skiing world champion, winner of an X Games competition and six-time junior world champion. Third, Madis Rallmann, Estonian maritime figure, sailor, trainer and entrepreneur, known for his links to boat and sailing training and maritime events; his notable achievement is a sailing voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.

An important part of the conference is the education fair, where all participants can learn about further study options. For those in the final grades of basic school, the county’s gymnasiums and nearby vocational schools are present. Gymnasium pupils will find university information desks, and vocational schools present their offers. The fair is open 11:00–14:00, and the main activities run alongside the lunch break.

The day ends with a closing event. There will be plenty of great meetings, exciting thoughts, inspiration and motivation. You are the only thing missing from the perfect mix!

Questions: write to polvanoortekonverents@gmail.com.

Time and place: 2 December 2026, 09:40, Põlva Culture and Hobby Centre, Kesk 15, Põlva.