{"id":988175,"date":"2022-05-03T08:13:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T05:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rc.addc.lv\/?page_id=988175"},"modified":"2023-10-04T12:36:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T09:36:52","slug":"about-the-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rigaconference.lv\/about-the-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"About the conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rigaconference.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cropped-Black_RC_2023-01.png?resize=244%2C68&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rigaconference.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cropped-Black_RC_2023-01.png?resize=244%2C68&#038;ssl=1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"68\" width=\"244\" title=\"cropped-Black_RC_2023-01.png\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 100vw\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<p>The R\u012bga Conference is an annual meeting of regional and international experts in foreign policy and defence, academics, journalists, and business representatives, promoting the discussion and assessment of issues affecting the transatlantic community. Convening in the Latvian capital since 2006, the conference has become a recognised annual tradition in the region.<\/p>\n<p>On October 19th the <strong>open admission<\/strong> day of discussions will be held at the venue. Among hot topics are: defence cooperation between Latvia and the United States, evolution and innovation: the sustainable business transformation, EU enlargement and the call for reform: what&#8217;s in it for the Baltics, and others. The full conference agenda of 19th October is <a href=\"https:\/\/rigaconference.lv\/side-events\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The R\u012bga Conference 2023 will be taking place on the 20th and 21st of October<\/strong>, 2023. It will be preceded by two days of the <strong>Future Leaders Forum on the 18th and 19th October<\/strong>, 2023. This year&#8217;s conference is organised in a hybrid format: with a limited number of participants in person and a wider audience online in order to ensure maximum safety and flexibility for all participants and speakers.<\/p>\n<p>Explore highlights from previous years here and follow the upcoming information on the webpage and in our social media channels to find the latest information on speakers, agenda and much more!<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tHistory &#8211; over the course of the last decade\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tAbout R\u012bga\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/am9vg92SwZA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<p>Founded in 1201, R\u012bga offers its visitors a vast historical heritage and modern dynamism that is unparalleled. Throughout history the city has played an important role in the Baltic Sea region, and was the largest city for a long period of time and still remains an important shipping hub to this day.<\/p>\n<p>The constant flow of people and ideas make the city a robust and innovative centre, housing dozens of creative quarters, filled with excellent cafes and restaurants, start-ups and stores. Culture plays an important role in R\u012bga and was the European Capital of Culture in 2014. This modern city continues to thrive, whilst keeping its historical charm intact.<\/p>\n<p>Old Town &#8211; the historic centre of R\u012bga and a UNESCO World Heritage Site &#8211; provides views for a stunning stroll at any time of the day. R\u012bga offers something for everyone, and possibly the reason why many refer to it as the city of inspiration. Find out more for yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveriga.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.liveriga.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The R\u012bga Conference is an annual meeting of regional and international experts in foreign policy and defence, academics, journalists, and business representatives, promoting the discussion and assessment of issues affecting the transatlantic community. Convening in the Latvian capital since 2006, the conference has become a recognised annual tradition in the region. 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