Rider University, Tallinn & Helsinki & Copenhagen, May 16 - May 26, 2016

Mon, May 16, 2016

afternoon

evening
Tue, May 17, 2016
early morning

morning

late morning

afternoon

arrive Tallinn
arrive Tallinn
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport
transfer to hotel, check-in
free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner
welcome dinner
return to hotel

welcome to E-Stonia
breakfast
orientation talk by ISP Program Manager & Rider faculty
visit: escaping the Soviet shadow: Estonia forging relationships with the
West
e.g. U.S. Embassy Tallinn
e.g. Charg dAffaires
key points: brief historical overview of Estonia; cultural & economic
conditions; market opportunities; adaptation to local specifics
presentation, discussion
case study: innovation in e-banking & rebuilding customer & investor trust
e.g. SEB Pank
e.g. Head of Transaction Banking, Innovation Manager
key points: position of FDI; advances in technology; building trust &
competitive advantage
management presentation, case study, discussion

day 1
air
bus transfer
walk/restuarant
walk
day 2
hotel
hotel

bus half day

group lunch

restaurant

cultural event: guided tour of Tallinn

admire Tallinn's medieval Old Town including historical Upper Town with its
Dome Cathedral and Alexander-Newsky-Cathedral, followed by a tour of
Lower Town with the Tallinn Gothic Town Hall; visit the recreational area Kadriorg, with the Baroque Park and Palace of Peter the Great, then continue
to Pirita Marina with the ruins of the 15th-century St.Birgits convent

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

Wed, May 18, 2016

morning

early afternoon

afternoon

1/3

Estonia: emerging & stabilizing markets

breakfast
visit: ensuring stable growth in Estonia with eco-innovative strategies
e.g. ABB Baltic
e.g. Managing Director
key points: stablizing emerging markets; how to make eco-innovation a
competitive strategy; gathering strategic knowledge & resources
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
group lunch
visit: from grassroots to global business: an Estonian success story
e.g. Defendec (Wireless Sensors & Defense Systems)
e.g. CEO
key points: Tallinn's unique startup environment; innovation's vital role in a
business's success; cooperation between the public and private sector;
operating a global business from Estonia
management presentation, discussion
visit: discover the development of one of the most advanced e-societies in
the world
e.g. e-Estonia showroom
e.g. e-Residency Program Director
key points:
management presentation, discussion
rest of the day at leisure

Rider University, Tallinn & Helsinki & Copenhagen, May 16 - May 26, 2016

day 3
hotel

bus full day

restaurant

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Thu, May 19, 2016

morning

afternoon

evening
Fri, May 20, 2016

developing new growth while supporting valuable

traditions
breakfast
check-out, load luggage onto the bus
visit: uncover the Estonian high-tech scene: what's next?
e.g. Mektory (Innovation and Business Centre)
e.g. Co-Founder & CTO
key points: shedding legacy thinking; public-private partnership; Do what
we did - says a world leader in technology
management presentation, discussion
lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

late afternoon

Sat, May 21, 2016

morning

afternoon

late afternoon

evening

2/3

hotel

bus full day

volunteering experience: mobilizing the rural population through

networking & support
e.g. Kodukant (the Estonian Village Movement)
e.g. Head of Operations
key points: NGO strategy; acting as an advocate; dealing with ministries
management presentation, discussion, volunteering
end of visit, transfer to the port
boat transfer to Helsinki (duration approx. 2 hours 30 mins.)
transfer to hotel, check-in
rest of the day at leisure
group dinner
return to hotel

exploring the Finnish capital

breakfast

morning

day 4

bus transfer
ferry

walk/restaurant
walk
day 5
hotel

visit: Hanken School of Economics

bus full day

group lunch
visit: the Finnish corporation: the role of innovation in creating a dynamic
and competitive economy
e.g. Finnair
e.g. Chief Commerical Officer, Vice President of Analysis & Strategy
key points: tradition vs innovation; rapid growth strategies; the culturebusiness dynamic
management presentation, discussion
cultural event: guided tour of Helsinki
discover the beauty of this stunning Nordic city and see the most interesting
parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center, City Hall, The Parliament,
Finlandia Hall and the Opera House
rest of the day at leisure

restaurant

transfer to Copenhagen
breakfast
check-out, transfer to airport
transfer to Copenhagen (duration approx. 2 hours)
transfer to the city center
group lunch
cultural event: guided tour of Copenhagen on the way from the airport
this tour provides the ideal start to your stay, presenting you with the layout
of the city while visiting the major sights such as Town Hall Square, Hans
Christian Andersen's Boulevard and many more
cultural event: Carlsberg Brewery Museum
visit the museum of the old Carlsberg Brewery to get an authentic brewery
experience that combines Danish industrial history, art and architecture with
Nordic gastronomy and insight into world class beer production & sample the
different types in a beer tasting session
check-in
cultural event: Wallmans dinnershow
enjoy this magnificent experience in the Wallmans Circus Building, where
food, entertainment, great atmosphere and magical surroundings come
together in perfect harmony; while enjoying an exquisite 4-course dinner,
you get served a string of amazing acts under the stunningly beautiful dome
of the Circus Hall
return to hotel

Rider University, Tallinn & Helsinki & Copenhagen, May 16 - May 26, 2016

bus/walk

day 6
hotel
bus transfer
air
bus transfer
restaurant

bus/walk

bus/walk

walk/Circus theater

walk

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Sun, May 22, 2016

free day to explore

breakfast
free day to relax
recommended activity: rent a bike and enjoy the city as the locals do or take
a short train ride to the nearest Swedish town Malmo and explore it's scenic
city center

Mon, May 23, 2016

Danish specifics
breakfast

early morning

late morning

afternoon

Tue, May 24, 2016

visit: improving global health through life science innovation

e.g. Novo Nordisk A/S
e.g. Vice President
key points: strategies for growth; market trends & gaps; future opportunities
management presentation, discussion
visit: Copenhagen Business School
group lunch
case study: thought leadership through disruptive innovation
e.g. Designit
e.g. Global Content Coordinator
key points: future-oriented business transformation; strategic design process;
bridging thinking & doing
management presentation, case study, discussion
rest of the day at leisure

global business strategies

morning

breakfast
visit: navigating through a changing business landscape towards
sustainable growth
e.g. Swedwood (division of IKEA)
e.g. Production Manager
key points: Scandinavian companies with global operations; supply chain
management; catalysing innovation
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
group lunch

evening

Tivoli Gardens
enjoy this national treasure just minutes from the city center; Tivoli Gardens
offers beautiful scenery, exotic architecture, historic buildings and lush
gardens and at night offers a completely unique fairytale atmosphere
return to hotel

Wed, May 25, 2016

morning

afternoon

evening

bidding farewell to "Wonderful Copenhagen"

breakfast
visit: from Denmark to the world: a global success story
e.g. Lego
e.g. TBD
key points: growing a global business; entering new markets; creating &
sustaining a brand's equity
management presentation, discussion
lunch: own arrangements
visit: the role of social entrepreneurship in Scandinavia
e.g. Specialisterne
management presentation, discussion
farewell dinner with canal tour
explore Copenhagen as sailors from all over the world have first seen it from the water! journey under the incredibly low bridges to view many of
Copenhagen's historic buildings as you dine on delicious Danish cusine
return to hotel

Thu, May 26, 2016

morning

3/3

depart for USA

breakfast
check-out, transfer to the airport
depart for USA

Rider University, Tallinn & Helsinki & Copenhagen, May 16 - May 26, 2016

day 7
hotel

day 8
hotel

bus full day

restaurant

day 9
hotel

bus full day

restaurant

walk

walk
day 10
hotel

bus full day

bus transfer/private boat

bus transfer
day 11
hotel
bus transfer
air

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