Speakers

International and regional experts, academics, journalists, decision makers and other panellists.

Agenda

October 21 and 22, but please note that the side events will already begin to take place on October 20

Publications

The Rīga Conference Policy Briefs, proceedings

Videos

Highlights from the 2021 conference discussions

About the Conference

Welcome message

There are significant geopolitical changes taking place in the world: a war is raging on the European continent, with Ukraine fighting for sovereignty of its territory; the security situation in different regions creates challenges for countries and the international community; and international organisations are looking for the means to bring stability and peace.

The solutions to these problems cannot be uncovered without discussions and clashes of opinions generating new ideas. The Rīga Conference traditionally serves as a meeting place for the politicians, experts, young leaders and media representatives from different countries around the world. It is a place where opinions, once expressed, are becoming a foreign policy and the security policy solutions of tomorrow.

The Chair of the LATO Board, Prof. Žaneta Ozoliņa

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Testimonials

The Rīga Conference has become an important platform for global leaders and decision-makers of various/security institutions to share viewpoints and debate the most recent issues pertaining to international security, defence and NATO's future plans.

Prof. Žaneta Ozoliņa

We facilitate debates at various levels, engaging high-level politicians, diplomats, experts, as well as local and international media. The event is organized jointly by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO), the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia.

Prof. Žaneta Ozoliņa

Dr. Artis Pabriks. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence. “An important topic is how liberal democracies can preserve their influence globally, how they can preserve the European Transatlantic Alliance, how they can be stronger and not weaker, when facing the global challenges: hybrid, cyber, strategic communication, societal, to name just some of these threats. All these questions will be discussed in the upcoming Rīga Conference.”

Dr. Artis Pabriks

I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Future Leaders Forum in 2021. Every aspiring young leader should apply. It was a remarkable experience that gave me many useful contacts, new friends and a lot of knowledge.

Viesturs Rumka, General Secretary of NGO “Par Jauniešiem”

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Figures:

500+

Delegates in person

100

Speakers, discussion participants

70

Countries
around the world

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goals

Address current foreign policy and security issues by developing meaningful and long-term discussions among global leaders and decision-makers.

About

Defence

Assessing the defence news within the framework of the alliance and global trends in general, taking into account the current situation in Europe and the world.

Development

Discussions on potential alliance development scenarios and what procedures could accelerate or slow them down.

Foreign Policy

Evaluating current events, negotiations, and international relations from the perspective of foreign policy and diplomacy in this particularly tense time.

Contact us

Secretary General of Latvian Transatlantic Organisation

Sigita Struberga

Tel: (+371) 26868668
[email protected]

Host of the Rīga Conference. Contact Person for Speakers, Partners & Strategic Issues.

Office Manager

Inga Kanasta-Zabarovska

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Professional conference organizer with more than 25 years of experience. At The Rīga Conference 2022, Inga cares about the travels and accommodation of lecturers, as well as ensuring different administrative processes.

Managing Director of Security and Logistics

Heinrihs Rozēns

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Heinrihs is taking care of participants' local travels and ensuring that the conference's environment is safe and welcoming. He is experienced expert in operational continuity and resilience. He has contributed to governmental and private institutions to advance their operational resilience. Strongly believes that what can go wrong, will, so better prepare beforehand.

Strategic communication and media

Sandra Zilberta

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Sandra has over twenty years of experience in project supervision, public relations and information campaigns at regional and international levels. She is an active promoter of knowledge-based governance based on reliable unified data. She has served as advisor to several ministries and national-level institutions.

Project manager, responsible for bilateral meetings

Daniels Kauliņš

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Daniels is en route to bachelor's degree in international relations. He is  particularly interested in analysing the geopolitics and security related issues in Eastern Europe as well as other regions.

Team Manager

Mārtiņš Sūna

Focusing of what's most important by overseeing the success of the team. Experienced C-level event organizer for more than 8 years. On daily basis focusing on strategic decision making and business development.

Media assistant

Annija Emersone

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An experienced coordinator with deep knowledge in communications and partnership management. Annija has received her bachelor's degree in International Relations and her focus in the last few years has been on digital democracy and citizen engagement topics.

Media interviews

Sanita Oša-Lāce

Ensuring successful interview process between media and experts. With more than 10 years’ experience in different project and process management Sanita is detailed and solution oriented. Background in both – private and public sector, has enhanced collaboration and communication skills with incentives in stakeholder management.