Eesti By The Bay

10/12/2026

Viimase kümnendi katsed kasvatada inimesi ümber, kirjutada ette, kuidas on õige elada, mõtelda, tunda või rääkida, on andnud ka usaldusele vältimatu tagasilöögi. Õppetund on käes, nüüd tuleb usaldus taastada, ütles Ülle Madise oma esimeses kõnes presidendina.

09/27/2026

Join us to connect with fellow Baltic founders, US and Baltic VCs, angel investors, and diaspora tech operators. This is your chance to build meaningful relationships, share insights, and grow your network during . This event is a part of —a week of events hosted by VCs and s...

09/24/2026

Ticket availability ends today - RSVP soon at Eventbrite! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-minister-liisa-ly-pakosta-tickets-2000235373848

Friday, September 25: An evening with Estonia’s Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta — AI in Estonia, open Q&A, and networking with the local Estonian community.
Bay Area Estonian Tech Community and SF Eesti Selts warmly invite the local Estonian community to an evening with Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, for a lively discussion on AI usage in Estonia — current wins, challenges, and plans for the future. The evening will include an open Q&A session, with networking at the start and close of the event.

Everyone in the Bay Area Estonian community is welcome to join. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is hosted by the Bay Area Estonian Tech Community - follow them on Eventbrite at the link for future events!

09/18/2026

Will you be in San Francisco this weekend? We'll meet you at Europe in the Park 2026! Look for us 🇪🇪 in the European village!

Join the EU San Francisco team and participating member countries for the third edition of Europe in the Park, a vibrant, open-air celebration of European culture, cuisine, and creativity in the heart of the city.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
📍 Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
👉 https://tinyurl.com/5xpyejcf

After last year's success, we're going bigger and brighter with more performances, more food, more activities, plus a b**r garden! 🍺

This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, and four-legged companions for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Europe.

08/28/2026

The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) is hosting Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days from September 8–11, 2026. Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days is an opportunity for Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to engage with their Congressional offices on policies that strengthen the U.S.-Baltic security relationship and hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine.

Virtual meetings with Congressional offices will be held from September 8–11 from 9am-5pm. Participants typically partake in 2-3 meetings lasting approximately 20 minutes. A virtual briefing and informational session featuring policy experts will be held on September 1 at 7pm ET. No experience is necessary as a JBANC staff member will be present for all Congressional meetings to help lead and guide the conversation.

-What will participants advocate for?

Sanctioning Russia
Supporting the Baltic Security Initiative
Encouraging Members of Congress to join the Baltic Caucus

-Who can register?
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to participate in Baltic Advocacy Days.

-Where will meetings take place?
Meetings will take place virtually via Zoom, Google Meets, and/or other video conferencing platforms.

Registration closes September 1st

Register Here: https://www.jbanc.org/register-for-virtual-event

08/20/2026

On August 20, we celebrate with Estonians in Estonia and around the world the 35th anniversary of Estonia’s restored independence! Follow along with today’s festivities including the concert “Mineviku hääl. Tuleviku kõla” today streaming on Jupiter.err.ee/ETV

08/14/2026

Üleilmakool pakub väljaspool Eestit elavatele lastele võimalust õppida e-kursustel eesti keelt ja kirjandust, Eesti ajalugu ning Eesti maatundmist. Üleilmakool soovib kergendada ka eesti laste tagasipöördumist, pakkudes eesti keelele lisaks põhikooli matemaatika kordamise kursust. Üleilmakool on noor ja arenev, püüdes pakkuda just seda, mida välismaal elavad eesti lapsed vajavad eesti keele oskuse säilitamiseks ja arendamiseks.

08/05/2026

VALIMISED! Today, August 5, is the deadline to register to vote online in the Estonian American National Council Elections. Every four years, Estonian-Americans elect a slate of representatives to serve their interests and shape the activities and agenda of EANC. Register today and learn more about the candidates at the link.

🇺🇸 🇪🇪 Kallid USAs-elavad eestlased! Dear Estonians living in USA! EANC Election reminder! Vote online or by mail.
⏰ Only 2 days left to register for e-voting in the EANC election!
To vote online for the EANC XXIV Council, you must register by August 5. Voting deadline is August 9th. Don't wait — register now: www.estosite.org
(Already registered? Thank you 😊— Make sure everyone in your family and Estonian friends have, too. )

08/01/2026

It is our distinct honor to share with you a personal letter on behalf of Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, as he departs for his new posting. Read his letter to Estonians in the U.S. here: www.estosite.org/letter-from-a-departing-ambassador/

The Estonian American National Council expresses deep gratitude for all that Ambassador Prikk has done during his tenure as Estonia’s representative to the United States of America. We are deeply grateful for Ambassador Prikk’s support of not only our organization but of all American Estonians. We wish him continued determination and much success as he moves on to his next post.

07/23/2026