Speakers

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

Agenda

October 17 and 18, but please note that the side events will already begin to take place on October 16.

Publications

The Rīga Conference Policy Briefs, proceedings.

Videos

Highlights from the 2023 conference discussions.

20.10.2023., Day 1

21.10.2023., Day 2

Testimonials

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!”

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

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

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 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

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

Irene Fellin

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

Elīna Egle

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All partners and sponsors

Figures:

500+

Delegates in person

100

Speakers, discussion participants

70

Countries
around the world

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Conference
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, Inga cares about the travels and accommodation of lecturers, as well as ensuring different administrative processes.

Project Manager for 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.

Project Manager

Viesturs Romka

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