A GATHERING OF CRITICAL THINKERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

First International Secularist Event in a Baltic country

Rationalist International is organising the next world conference at the beautiful Baltic city Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Some of the most brilliant minds of our times speak in this conference. There will be Plenary Sessions and  Panel Discussions.

Rationalists, Atheists, Secular Humanists, Freethinkers and Skeptics join together. Come. Join us. Listen. Discuss. Make friends. You are cordially invited.

Register now and ensure your participation.

Registration fee includes entrance to all sessions, speeches, workshops and events as well as conference papers. Also included are  lunches on 23rd and 24th April  and Conference banquet dinner on 23rd April night.

Confirmed Speakers include Sanal Edamaruku, Taslima Nasrin, Maryam Namazie, Susan Blackmore, Edwina Rogers, Robert Eagle, Irma Peiponen, Tiina Vilponen, K. Veeramani, G.Vijayam, Michael Nugent, Michael Sherlock, Nina Sankari,  Wojciech Krysztofiak, Jacek Tabisz, Adrian Bailey, AC Peter, Marit M Simonsen, Gunn Winter, Patri Karisma, Esa Ylikoski, Emilia Ericson and Mario Ramadan.. 

Panel Discussions: Apart from the keynote speakers, there will be Panel Discussions during the conference covering the following topics: 

Tallinn old town is a UNESCO world heritage site. The medieval structures and buildings of Tallinn were not damaged by World Wars. The beautiful historic city west of Baltic Sea is the capital of Estonia, (a member of the European Union) considered to be one of the least religious countries in Europe. Estonians are proud of their unbelief. According to the census of 2000, only 29% of the total population consider themselves as adherents of some religion. Eurobarometer poll in 2005 found that only 16% of the Estonian population believed in any god. With this number, Estonia is at the top of the list of non-belief in god or religion. 

Conference Centre Viru is at the heart of Tallinn city, very near to the Port and the UNESCO heritage site Old Town. A wide variety of accommodation is available in Tallinn. After registration, delegates have to book their accommodation by themselves either at  the Conference Hotel Viru or any other place of their choice. At hotel Viru, delegates of Rationalist International Conference  will get special rates. For advice on this, please mail to info@RationalistConference.com. If you need any assistance to find accommodation in Tallinn, please write to us well in advance. 

Reaching Tallinn: The easiest route to Tallin is via Helsinki. Helsinki is well connected with all major airports of the world. From Helsinki you travel two hours by cruise ship to reach Tallinn. (As of today return tickets cost € 19 to € 45). They can be purchased from Echerö Line, Viking Line or  Tallink Sija Line.  Our volunteers will be glad to guide the participants to board at Helsinki. 

FAQs

Where can I contact Rationalist International with questions?

If you have any question or need any clarification, you may write to the email ID: info@RationalistConference.com or call +358-456014558 or +358-414874408.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Transfer of registration needs approval from Rationalist International. It can be requested till 15 March, 2016. An administrative fee (ten per cent of the registration fee) will be charged extra once the request is confirmed.

Is my registration ticket refundable?

While Registration tickets are transferrable to another participant or to another future event organised by Rationalist International, they are not refundable. 

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can update your information.

How will I reach Tallinn from Helsinki?

Tckets from Helsinki to Tallinn and back can be purchased from three different cruise services - Echerö Line,  Viking Line and  Tallink Sija Line.  Return tickets from Helsinki, as of today, cost € 19 to € 45. Our volunteers will be glad to assist participants to board the cruise at the port of Helsinki.

 Where can I stay in Tallinn?

A wide variety of accommodations is available in Tallinn. Delegates have to book their accommodation by themselves either at  the Conference Hotel Viru or any other place of their choice. At hotel Viru, delegates of the conference will get special rates. For advice on this, or to get a reservation form by email, please mail to info@RationalistConference.com. If you need any assistance for finding accommodation in Tallinn, please write to us well in advance. 

What will be the weather in Tallin?

Sunny spring weather is expected in Tallinn in the last weeks of April. Daytime temperatures are expected to be above 10°C. Nights can be colder.