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

The Riga Conference represents a unique opportunity to build a safer tomorrow.

Irene Fellin

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

Latvia is a country of strong women, and the Rīga Conference is the right platform to address entrenched beliefs about women’s role in the military and in combat.

Vineta Kleine

“On the front line of freedom, the cutting edge of technology: this year we know different, as Europe faces more threats than at any time since the end of World War II”

Julian Lindley-French

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 Romka, Chairman of the board of political youth organisation “For Youth!”

The Rīga Conference serves as a pivotal forum where leaders and policymakers from security institutions worldwide come together to voice their viewpoints and deliberate on the ever-evolving landscape of international security, defense, and NATO's future blueprints.

David Cattler

Let's met in Riga, let's share ideas, let's make our Europe strong again!

Elīna Egle