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The aim of the forum is to explore creative approaches to reshaping our society on the verge of what has become known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution – to achieve greater democracy, transparency, tolerance, diversity, equality, true freedom of expression and sustainable prosperity, organizers said in a press release.

Among the confirmed speakers is Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder of Chobani and globally known philanthropist.

The one-day forum will be held in conjunction with Tallinn Music Week (TMW).

"During its seven editions, TMW has become a unique representation of music democracy. It's also our contribution to a better society. We believe that the richness of the 21st century is in its cultural and ethnic diversity, based on equality," said Helen Sildna, organizer of Tallinn Music Week and CFCForum. "Tolerance is the glue that keeps societies happy, healthy and successful. Talent thrives in tolerant soil, as does democracy and a sustainable economy."

President Toomas Hendrik Ilves will be joined by Hamdi Ulukaya, the CEO of Chobani, who has signed The Giving Pledge and committed the majority of his personal wealth to help bring an end to the global refugee crisis. Ulukaya is a member of President Obama's Ambassadors of Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) and Eminent Advocate of UNHCR, leading several charity organizations worldwide.

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Kaljurand, IT entrepreneurs Sten Tamkivi and Ott Jalakas, architects Andrus Koresaar and Marco Casagrande, humanitarian experts Kilian Kleinschmidt and Brian Reich, environmentalists Tia Kansara and Rainer Nolvak, start-up angel Fadi Bishara, MEP Julia Reda, minorities campaigners Gulya Sultanova, iO Tillet Wright and Kaspars Zalitis, author Ben Judah, music promoters Ramin Sadighi and Thomas Noreila, education visionaries Conrad Wolfram and Kathleen Naglee, scientist Lili Milani and many other outstanding personalities in their respective field are among the speakers at the forum.