Why choose a private 5G network over Wi-Fi or a public mobile network? What specific use cases justify the investment?The open networks movement seems to be slowing in public networks but gaining traction in private ones—why is that, and what does it mean for future deployments?Can operators of venues, campuses, or ports monetize premium connectivity services in new ways?Are private networks a stepping stone toward more flexible, software-defined mobile networks overall—or are they creating new silos?Mika Skarp, Senior Business Development Manager, CumucoreSlawomir Pietrzyk, CEO, IS-WirelessKārlis Vilciņš, Head of System Integration Business, LMTDustin LaMascus, VP Business Development, Enterprise Wireless, EricssonMaria Lema Rosas, CEO, Weaver Labs
In this exclusive session, the new book “Cybersecurity in Latvia: Forging Resilience amidst Emerging Threats” will be launched. Following the presentation of the book, authors of the book will discuss the main questions:How military-grade global cyber threats translate into everyday digital risks, and why collective international efforts are vital to address themWhat it takes to develop a digitally resilient and cyber-aware populationHow to close the skills gap through targeted education and trainingHow national strategies can support – rather than bypass – grassroots capabilitiesWhy shared responsibility must be more than a slogan in the age of hybrid threatsMihails Potapovs, Defence Counsellor, Embassy of Latvia to the United KingdomBernhards Blumbergs, Lead cybersecurity expert, CERT.LVRūta Pirta, Associate professor, Riga Technical UniversitySigita Struberga, Secretary-General, Latvian Transatlantic OrganisationKate Elizabete Kanasta, Counsellor of the Ministry of Defence to the EU, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Has 5G underdelivered—or has the real challenge been the industry’s failure to monetize its capabilities?Can upcoming innovations like 5G Advanced, network slicing, and private networks redeem the current narrative around 5G?As connectivity expands beyond traditional telecom, has the mobile industry been too complacent in adapting to its new role within the broader digital ecosystem?Will Townsend, VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & StrategySanna Brandt, Market Segment Manager, Infrastructure, Rohde & SchwarzColin Willcock, Board Chair, 6G-IADean Bubley, Director, Disruptive AnalysisWilliam Webb, CEO, CommcisivePatrick V Kelly, Executive Director, CONNECT Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks
Quantum key distribution in public and critical infrastructure, balancing security demands with scalable network integration.Integration of quantum tech into telecom infrastructure, driven by advances in computing, control systems, and hardware.Software and system challenges in scaling quantum communications and the movement toward a standardized quantum internet.Europe’s quantum priorities, focusing on investment needs, realistic innovation paths, and unresolved technical gaps.Dean Bubley, Director, Disruptive AnalysisLeo Trukšāns, Lead Quantum Key Distribution Engineer, LVRTCNils Kleemann, CTO Central Europe, Nokia CorporationSimone Capeleto, CEO, ThinkQuantum
Efficient use of spectrum by mobile and satellite operators while ensuring long-term sustainability and coexistence.Sovereignty in a multi-operator, multi-orbit world, addressing the geopolitical risks of over-reliance on a single satellite provider.Direct-to-device capabilities and how infrastructure can efficiently serve commercial, governmental, and defense needs.Regulatory complexities, including GDPR and global data governance, in an increasingly interconnected satellite ecosystem.Gokhan Tok, Senior Policy Manager, Access PartnershipUwe Baeder, Director Public Affairs, Rohde & SchwarzRichard Moore, Principal, Spectrum Policy, OfcomJuan Ramon Lopez Caravantes, Head of Secure Communications Programme Management, EUSPAJohn Clemens, Public Policy Manager, Amazon Project KuiperJaume Sanpera Izoard, CEO, SATELIOT
What pathways exist to scale innovations from pilot projects into secure, connected, and resilient ports?In what ways can regulatory programmes and industry initiatives shape the roadmap toward digital resilience?Where are AI and data analytics already transforming port monitoring and predictive maintenance, and what comes next?How are digital twins and automation changing terminal operations?Caroline Britz, Journalist, Mer et MarineKaspars Ozoliņš, Member of the Board, LVR FloteArturs Lindenbergs, Innovation Team Lead, LMTAntonia Kuntze, Head of Operations & Services, Flotte Hamburg (Hamburg Port Authority)Santiago Encabo, Head of Unit Safety and Security, EMSA
What are emerging use cases in rural areas, and how do they justify the cost of infrastructure?What innovative models — beyond traditional subsidies — can make rural 5G commercially viable, and how can policy and regulation support long-term value creation rather than short-term cost recovery?Can cross-border collaboration in the region provide scalable models?What role do public-private partnerships play in achieving digital inclusion?Ingrid Rones, Senior Policy Officer, Nordic Council of MinistersHannu Nikurautio, Director, Oulun Yliopisto / 6G Flagship / Nato Diana 6GTCAgnese Zarina, Deputy Director of Communication Department, The Ministry of TransportLasse Laine, Director, Traficom - Finnish Transport and Communications AgencyMikael Carlsson Kerstell, Operational leader, ByanätsforumJohan Olav Brakestad, Head of section, Frequency and equipment control, The Norwegian Communications Authority (NKOM)
Digital sectors that will play a dominant role in 2030+ (6G, AI, cloud/edge, chips, satellite)Digital sectors that Europe holds a world-leading position and how to maintain it.Digital sectors where Europe has a weak position and what can be done to improve itMicro-electronics / chips / semiconductorsCloudDevicesAIWhich of these technologies will play a major role for 6G R&I and deployment activities in Europe and what is the roadmap that should be followed?Strategic investments for Europe in the next 5 years.Colin Willcock, Board Chair, 6G-IAIngmārs Pūķis, VP & Member of the Management Board, LMTAli Nikoukar, Staff Project Manager, IONOS SEMiguel Gonzalez-Sancho, Head of Unit, European CommissionSylvia Lu, Deputy Chair, CW (Cambridge Wireless)
Which AI applications are already or soon will be delivering economic or public value in the Nordic-Baltic region?AI Standartization in the context of international cooperation.What policy tools are most urgently needed to support responsible AI scaling?Laszlo Igneczi, Independent expertJuris Binde, President & Chairman of the Management Board, LMTJaroslaw Ponder, Head of the ITU Office for Europe, International Telecommunication UnionBoniface de Champris, Senior Policy Manager, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe)Anselm Fehnker, Senior AI Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) e.V.
How can the next generation of data centres align with Europe’s green transition goals without limiting digital growth and innovation?How can public policy help balance energy stability with the rapid growth of data centres and AI infrastructure?How can data centres design for long-term sustainability, beyond just energy efficiency?Beyond AI—what other emerging technologies or industries are driving new demand for data processing and storage capacity, and how should infrastructure adapt?Will Townsend, VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & StrategyJanis Delvins, Head of Data Center Business Direction, SJSC LVRTCDmitrijs Nikitins, CTO, TetAdam Sobey, Mission Director, Sustainability, The Alan Turing InstituteArturs Polis, CTO, DataCrunchNils Kleemann, CTO Central Europe, Nokia Corporation
Response to recent incidents such as cable disruptions in the Baltic Sea and drone intrusions near critical sites—distinguishing between accidental and deliberate threats.Vulnerabilities across domains, including physical, digital, and aerial infrastructure, and the evolving nature of hybrid threats in the Nordic-Baltic region.Response strategies—from prevention and real-time incident management to long-term recovery and resilience planning.Addressing emerging electronic threats, including GNSS spoofing and jamming, and their impact on navigation, timing, and the operational safety of critical infrastructure.William Webb, CEO, CommcisiveAnne Stephan, VP RF Plasma Generation, Rohde & SchwarzEvijs Taube, Member of the Board, LVRTCMarko Mišmaš, Director & Incoming Chair 2026, AKOS & BERECMattias Männi, 5G Program Manager, NATO CCDCOEPaul Adams, Marketing Director, Nokia Corporation
What can we learn from the successes and shortcomings of previous identity systems, such as eIDAS 1.0 and existing private solutions?The evolving role of digital identity wallets within the broader context of eIDAS 2.0—why they are needed, what’s changing in digital identity regulation, and how these developments will affect individuals, businesses, and governments.How can we protect users’ private information while ensuring interoperability across all 27 EU member states?Should governments develop their own wallets, or is a multi-provider approach the way forward?Julia Gifford, Co-founder and CEO, TruesixGatis Ozols, Deputy State Secretary for Digital Transformation, Government CIO, Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional DevelopmentRiho Kurg, Country Manager, ZetesTor Alvik, Subject Director, The Norwegian Digitalisation AgencyMadis Ehastu, Policy Officer, European Commission
How do defence planners navigate the dilemma between investing in next-generation technologies versus proven, traditional capabilities—and what are the risks of overcommitting to either path?What role should data infrastructure (e.g. battlefield cloud, satellite links, secure 5G) play in shaping the next generation of defence capabilities—and what are the risks of digital fragility?In a world where brute-force deterrence still matters, how should defence planners weigh investments in heavy, conventional assets versus sleek, next-generation technologies that promise speed, precision, and autonomy?We see a surge of investment flowing into defence tech, but with governments remaining the primary — and often only — customer, is there a risk of a bubble forming?Tomass Pildegovičs, Advisor to the Minister on Security and Societal Resilience, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of LatviaArmands Meirans, Head of R&D, LMT DefenceTimothy McGuire, European Lead - H4D, Common Mission ProjectWarren Low, Command, Control, and Communications Policies, Capabilities, and Industry Manager, NATO HQ SACTUģis Norītis, Undersecretary of State for Planning, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Fostering the 5G ecosystem.Preparing for 6G with a vision and future use cases.Looking at research, infrastructure investment and the regulatory framework.
Applications of XR Technologies in Tourism – virtual tours, interactive exhibits, and location-based mixed-reality applications.How digital twins enable cultural preservation efforts, remote access to heritage sites, and virtual restoration projects that safeguard cultural heritage.The importance of collaboration and partnerships between stakeholders in the XR ecosystem, including government agencies, cultural institutions, technology providers, content creators, and tourism operators.Technological challenges – hardware limitations, network bandwidth constraints, computational requirements, and data interoperability challenges that impact the development and deployment of immersive experiences and digital replicas.Speakers:Marios Nicolaou, Commercial Director, p-NETLeslie Shannon, Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, NokiaIoannis Markopoulos, EU & International Business Development Director, NOVA ICTAli Hantal, Executive Co-Director, Open AR Cloud AssociationSpyros Denazis, Professor, University of Patras
Short overview of Remote Operating Centres – benefits and potential use-cases of the technology. Technological challenges of establishing Remote Operating Centres.Regulatory considerations in establishing Remote Operating Centres. What kind of regulatory frameworks are there already and what should regulatory agencies be working on in the future?The role of 5G and high-speed connectivity in enabling remote control and reduced manning capabilities in the maritime industry.Overview and plans of the joint research project between the Riga Freeport (Latvia), St. John’s Port (Canada) and Plymouth Port (United Kingdom) in establishing a joint testbed environment for Remote Operating Centres.Speakers:Rob Watson, Founder & Director, On The Layline LimitedAnsis Zeltins, CEO, Freeport of Riga AuthorityAndre Burgess, Partnerships lead, Assured Autonomy, National Physical LaboratoryKelley Santos, Director, The Launch, Marine Institute (Memorial University of Newfoundland)Arturs Lindenbergs, Head of Innovations Development Division, LMTJohn (Mac) McDonald, Head of Marine Operations Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Examination of existing funding programs, grants, and incentives aimed at supporting digital innovation and technology adoption in European industries. The effectiveness of existing funding mechanisms and exploring potential areas for improvement.The importance of funding in driving digital innovation and fostering growth within European industries. How access to funding can enable startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises to develop innovative products and services.The key buyers and adopters of innovative technologies within Europe and exploration of the ultimate goal of nurturing startups into unicorns. Analysis of the common challenges and failures faced by startups in the scale-up phase.Metrics and methodologies for evaluating the impact of funding initiatives on digital innovation outcomes, such as job creation, economic growth, and technological advancement. Best practices for monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of funding programs.Speakers:Maria Lema, CEO, Weaver LabsChristian Maasem, Partner Expert, DeteconUwe Baeder, Director Public Affairs, Rohde & SchwarzSalvis Roga, Board Member / Deputy Chairman, Digital Accelerator of Latvia / Liepaja City CouncilPeter Marculans, Venture Partner, Accelerace
Creating meaningful and transparent dialogue between science, industry and policymakers.Our speakers views on partnerships across different sectors to ensure innovation meets market demands and benefits society.Long-term programs to foster innovation that can adapt to changing conditions.The necessity to clearly define innovation metrics in financial and annual reports for industries, universities, and research organizations.Speakers:Will Townsend, VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & StrategyAndris Anspoks, Director, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of LatviaMart Toots, Department Manager Applied Research Program, Enterprise EstoniaLaura Štrovalde, Deputy Director in charge of investment and energy, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)Vitalijs Skrivelis, CEO, Pharmidea SIAAlina Dolmate, EIT Community Officer in Latvia, Riga Technical University
Introduction in to the 5G4LIVES project – how the project strategically combines 5G connectivity with cutting-edge technologies such as enabled monitoring of drones (UAVs or drones) and of alternative hydrogen charging overturns.How 5G-enabled real-time monitoring services can revolutionize emergency response and healthcare, offering faster, more accurate interventions that can save lives.The critical need for legislation and planning for urban air mobility, focusing on the safe and efficient integration of drones and air ambulances into city infrastructures.The role of innovation procurement in driving the adoption of cutting-edge 5G technologies, ensuring that public health and safety services are equipped with the best possible tools.Speakers:Viesturs Celmins, Managing director, VEFRESHStaņislavs Šeiko, Head of strategic planning, Riga Municipal policeArnis Gulbis, Director, Riga city - Riga Digital AgencyJuris Grants, Senior Inspector in the Unmanned Aircraft Flight Safety Unit, Latvian Civil Aviation AgencyEvija Plone, Innovation Project Lead, LMT
Reflections on the achievements and progress made in European connectivity during the previous parliamentary term, including advancements in 5G deployment, digital infrastructure investment, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies.Key challenges and opportunities facing European connectivity in the digital age, such as bridging the digital divide, ensuring universal access to high-speed broadband, and promoting digital inclusion and literacy across all segments of society.Strategies for mobilizing investment and funding to support connectivity infrastructure development and digital transformation initiatives across Europe, including public-private partnerships, EU funding programs, and incentives for private sector investment.Our speakers thoughts on policy priorities and strategic objectives for European connectivity leadership in the next parliamentary term.Luukas Ilves, Non-resident Fellow / Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, International Center for Defence Studies / Ministry of Digital Transformation of UkraineAlexia Gonzalez Fanfalone, Head of the Connectivity Services and Infrastructures Unit, OECD - OCDEMarc Vancoppenolle, VP Policy and Government Affairs EU & Europe, NokiaJavier Albares Bueno, Head of Programs, Smart Networks and Services Joint UndertakingBaiba Braže, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of LatviaKarlis Bogens, Head, Fixed and Mobile Services Division, International Telecommunications Union