Wednesday, October 22, 08:00 - 08:45
Arrival, registration and morning coffee
Please bring an identity document, which will be required upon check-in to the Forum.
Wednesday, October 22, 09:00 - 09:10
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony Stage
Opening ceremony of Techritory Forum 2025. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 09:10 - 11:00
Opening Panel Discussion - From Global Strategies to Local Benefits: Which Tech Advancements Matter to Everyone
Opening Ceremony Stage
• What are the technologies that our speakers are focusing at the moment in their organizations, where should our attention and funding be pointed at?
• In a world of rapid technological change, how can we ensure that digital transformation makes societies safer, not more vulnerable?
• Technology is often seen as a tool for growth, but increasingly it is also becoming a tool for competition and control. How do we navigate the line between global cooperation and strategic autonomy in critical tech sectors? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 - 11:10
Keynote speech by Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Director of Latvia Office, Nordic Council of Ministers
Policy&Strategy Stage
This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 - 11:50
Pilots to Digitally Resilient Ports: Scaling Innovation Through Regulation, Technology, and Cross-Border Cooperation
Innovation & Technology Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 - 12:30
WiTaR in Focus: Advancing Research and Pre-Standardisation Synergies in Emerging Technologies
Co-creation
As Europe charts its course towards 6G, ensuring inclusive and representative standard-setting is essential. This session, led by 6G-IA’s WiTaR and Pre-Standardisation Working Groups (in cooperation with SNS CO-OP), brings together researchers, standards experts, and diversity advocates to identify gaps, share inclusive practices, and bridge R&D with policymaking. Featuring expert presentations and a vibrant panel on women’s roles in research and standardisation, the workshop will surface actionable pathways toward equitable and sustainable 6G infrastructure development.
Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 - 13:00
Private 5G & dual-use technologies for strategic sovereignty
Co-creation
In an era where geopolitical dynamics demand robust digital infrastructure, this session spotlights how private 5G networks are becoming foundational—not only for industrial sectors like manufacturing and logistics but also for defense, public safety, and national resilience. Join us to explore real-world 5G implementations delivering tailored, secure connectivity, and delve into the emerging “dual-use” imperative—where civilian networks must be designed with defense readiness, spectrum agility, and emergency resilience in mind. The discussion will cover secure architectures, spectrum sharing strategies, and the evolving role of private networks under national and alliance-level security frameworks.
Wednesday, October 22, 11:15 - 11:25
Keynote speech by Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director, EUSPA
Policy&Strategy Stage
This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 11:30 - 11:40
Keynote speech by Marko Mišmaš, Incoming Chair 2026, BEREC
Policy&Strategy Stage
This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 12:00 - 12:50
Real-world AI Success in Europe
Policy&Strategy Stage
• Which AI applications are already or soon will be delivering economic or public value in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• Should Europe pursue open-source AI—and other alternative approaches—as a strategic path distinct from U.S. and Chinese models?
• What policy tools are most urgently needed to support responsible AI scaling? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 12:00 - 12:50
Using the Sky - Spectrum, Sovereignty, and Satellite Integration in Europe
Innovation & Technology Stage
• 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. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
Wednesday, October 22, 14:00 - 14:50
Book launch - Cybersecurity in Latvia: Forging Resilience amidst Emerging Threats
Policy&Strategy Stage
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 them
• What it takes to develop a digitally resilient and cyber-aware population
• How to close the skills gap through targeted education and training
• How national strategies can support – rather than bypass – grassroots capabilities Why shared responsibility must be more than a slogan in the age of hybrid threats This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 14:00 - 14:50
Countdown to Q-Day - Building Europe’s Quantum-Resilient Infrastructure
Innovation & Technology Stage
• 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. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 14:00 - 17:00
Digital Innovation and Resilience in Ports: From Tests to Production
Co-creation
This session spotlights how maritime hubs are moving beyond experimentation to scalable smart port solutions. Participants—including tech vendors, port operators, regulators, startups, and connectivity providers—will explore real-world cases like AI-powered inspection, predictive maintenance, private 5G, and smart logistics. The discussion will delve into key success factors, cross-border deployment strategies, and future-proof architecture for sustainable, digitally enhanced port operations.
Wednesday, October 22, 14:00 - 17:00
Integrated Sensing and Communications in SNS Trials and Pilots: pathway to monetization of 6G networks
Co-creation
Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is emerging as a key capability for 6G networks, but its commercial potential and deployment pathways remain underexplored. This workshop will examine lessons from current SNS-funded pilots, focusing on technical validation, use-case development, and strategies for monetizing ISAC in future networks. It is aimed at 6G researchers, telecom operators, industry innovators, policymakers, and standards organizations shaping Europe’s next-generation connectivity landscape.
Wednesday, October 22, 14:00 - 18:00
Funding the Future of Space: Horizon Europe and Beyond - Networking Event
Co-creation
This networking session brings together stakeholders interested in advancing space-driven innovation under the Horizon Europe framework. The event will help build strong consortia, foster partnerships, and connect ideas with funding opportunities in preparation for Horizon Europe’s Cluster 4 Space calls. It’s an ideal setting for researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers aiming to turn space-focused concepts into funded reality.
Wednesday, October 22, 15:00 - 15:50
Protecting our critical infrastructure
Policy&Strategy Stage
• 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. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 15:00 - 15:50
Let's talk about the Future of AI Use Cases - Powered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
Innovation & Technology Stage
• Emerging AI use cases in areas like autonomous agents, tourism, logistics, healthcare, and public service automation — beyond the standard AI narratives.
• Next-gen AI architectures, exploring how cutting-edge models are built, deployed, and scaled.
• The connectivity backbone required to support AI-driven systems—real-time data exchange, edge computing, and intelligent network orchestration.
• The societal shifts that widespread AI autonomy could bring. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 15:00 - 18:00
Deploying advanced national QCI systems and networks
Co-creation
As the quantum era approaches, Europe’s reliance on conventional communication systems exposes us to growing risks—from cyber threats to strategic dependency on non-European technologies. This session spotlights Latvia’s “Experimental Quantum Communication Infrastructure” project, showcasing the development of a national-scale QKD network integrated with existing partner systems. Participants will learn how this initiative strengthens EU scientific capacity, boosts the competitiveness of quantum technologies, and enhances strategic autonomy across the continent.
Wednesday, October 22, 16:00 - 16:50
Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Rural 5G Business Case in the Nordics and Baltics
Policy&Strategy Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 16:00 - 16:50
Confluence Program Startup Pitches
Innovation & Technology Stage
The session spotlights the results of 10 Latvian deep tech startups that were accepted to the second cohort of the new pre-accelerator support program Confluence. During the session, the startups will pitch their businesses and present the progress achieved so far with their partners. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 16:30 - 18:00
Showcasing Latvia’s Digital Partnership Opportunities
Co-creation
In this exclusive session for diplomats, discover how Latvia is emerging as a hub for digital innovation, connectivity, and governance. Through a compelling mix of success stories and export-ready solutions participants will gain valuable insights into the nation’s strengths and engage with opportunities to forge new international collaborations.
Wednesday, October 22, 17:00 - 17:50
Digital innovation funding
Policy&Strategy Stage
• What funding mechanisms are currently available to support digital innovation, and how accessible are they to startups and growth-stage companies?
• Is Europe’s investment culture too risk-averse to support the creation of global tech giants, and how do we change that mindset?
• Are current funding models prepared for AI-driven startups and deep tech, or do these require entirely new financial instruments?
• How does the digital innovation funding landscape differ between developed regions and emerging markets? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 17:00 - 17:50
In Defence of 5G
Innovation & Technology Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Wednesday, October 22, 18:00 - 21:00
Techritory Networking Event
Opening Ceremony Stage
Meet and network with other in-person attendees in a casual atmosphere over drinks and snacks.
Thursday, October 23, 08:00 - 08:45
Arrival, registration and morning coffee
Please bring an identity document, which will be required upon check-in to the Forum.
Thursday, October 23, 09:00 - 09:20
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony Stage
Opening ceremony of Techritory Forum 2025. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 09:20 - 09:50
Opening Fireside Chat - Tech, Trade, and Tensions: The Role of Digital Technologies in Times of Global Power Struggles
Opening Ceremony Stage
• How can digital technologies serve as tools for diplomacy and international cooperation?
• Should Europe push for greater digital independence, or is collaboration with global tech giants as well as other regions of the world inevitable?
• How does the European Union balance their interests and workings with geopolitical pressures?
• How effective are digital sanctions as economic tools, and do they have unintended consequences?
• What are the technologies that our speakers are focusing at the moment, where should our attention and funding be pointed at? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 - 10:50
Digitalization & Sustainability: Driving Tomorrow's Competitiveness
Policy&Strategy Stage
• Digitalization as a driver of sustainable growth. How can digital tools boost efficiency and innovation while also advancing environmental and social goals?
• Competitiveness through responsibility. Why combining digital innovation with sustainability builds resilience, attracts talent, and earns customer and investor trust.
• Bridging gaps & leaving no one behind. How do we ensure that digital transformation benefits all communities, especially in the Nordic–Baltic region?
• Collaboration for competitive advantage. What roles do policy, public–private partnerships, and cross-sector initiatives play in embedding sustainability into digital projects? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 - 11:20
European Leadership in Key Digital sectors: Driving FP10 to success
Innovation & Technology Stage
"• 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 it:
- Micro-electronics / chips / semiconductors
- Cloud
- Devices
- AI
• Which 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.
This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com"
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 - 12:30
Detecting and Defending Against Spoofing, Jamming, and Spectrum Disruption
Co-creation
As Europe becomes increasingly dependent on wireless networks for critical infrastructure, safeguarding the radio spectrum has become vital. Spoofing and jamming—especially recurring disruptions in the Baltic region—endanger communication reliability and safety. This expert-led workshop convenes regulators, industry stakeholders, and infrastructure operators to review real-world incidents, explore detection techniques, evaluate alternatives to GNSS, and strengthen spectrum sovereignty and resilience strategies.
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 - 12:30
Quantum Realities: Building Networks, Overcoming Challenges, Expanding Cooperation
Co-creation
As quantum technologies shift from theory to practice, and the Baltic region steps into the action, Europe faces a strategic inflection point in communication, security, and innovation. This interactive session brings together European stakeholders to unpack the EU’s quantum strategy, tackle real-world deployment challenges—from technical readiness to operational security—and explore pathways for regional collaboration. Through keynote presentations and open dialogue, participants will examine quantum internet potentials and AI integration.
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 - 16:00
Cyber Security & Resilience Workshop
Co-creation
As 5G and future networks become the backbone of critical services, cyber resilience is no longer optional—it’s essential. This workshop brings together experts from policy, regulation, industry, and academia to explore real-world solutions for telecom security, certification frameworks, and AI-driven defense strategies. Participants will engage with EU research projects, test innovative tools, and debate how Europe can stay ahead of evolving cyber threats while ensuring business continuity and trust in digital services.
Thursday, October 23, 10:50 - 11:10
Presentation on Digital Identity by Geert Peeters, Product Manager MobileID, Zetes
Policy&Strategy Stage
This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 11:30 - 12:20
Future of Identity - Why yet another Digital Identity?
Policy&Strategy Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 11:30 - 12:20
Energy Smart, Security Strong – Data Centres for a Demanding Digital Era
Innovation & Technology Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Thursday, October 23, 13:30 - 14:20
Build Fast, Fund Smart, Fight Differently - Shaping the Defence Technology Landscape
Policy&Strategy Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 13:30 - 14:20
Private 5G Networks - Essential Infrastructure or Expensive Experiment?
Innovation & Technology Stage
• 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? This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com
Thursday, October 23, 13:30 - 15:00
From Obligation to Opportunity: How Sustainability Drives Competitive Advantage
Co-creation
Forward-looking companies are increasingly turning sustainability into a strategic advantage. This seminar will explore the key benefits of ESG adoption and why businesses are choosing the sustainability path. From stakeholders and investors to customers, risk management, and market differentiation, participants will learn why sustainability is seen as a competitive edge and how it can unlock efficiency, brand trust, and access to finance. We are inviting participants from SMEs and large enterprises—including company leaders, managers, quality managers, and anyone looking to start their sustainability journey—to discover how esgtool.eu helps businesses navigate sustainability and identify actionable opportunities for growth and competitiveness.
Thursday, October 23, 13:30 - 15:30
Nordic-Baltic 5G Expert Group Meeting – Unlocking the Future of Connectivity in the Nordic-Baltic Region
Co-creation
As part of the Techritory Forum 2025, the Nordic-Baltic 5G Expert Group will reconvene to continue discussing the future of connectivity in the region. This year the Expert group will discuss the progress of Nordic-Baltic Connectivity for Smarter and Inclusive Societies project (NB CONNECT), focusing on:
• The implementation of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) and address challenges related to the rollout of high-speed digital infrastructure in rural areas.
• Further development of the Connectivity Hub as a regional enabler for digital transformation. The detailed program will be finalized and shared with participants closer to the event.
Thursday, October 23, 13:30 - 16:00
Rethinking Digital Identity: Who Builds, Who Owns, Who Pays?
Co-creation
As Europe advances the rollout of the European Digital Identity Wallet, the debate shifts from if to how it will be built, governed, and adopted. This co-creation workshop will gather government, industry, and research stakeholders to debate ownership, financing, usability, and trust—asking whether Europe can set a global standard for secure, citizen-centric digital identity.
Thursday, October 23, 14:30 - 15:20
Game of Drones
Policy&Strategy Stage
• The evolving landscape of drone warfare and defense, examining both the protection against drone attacks and the defense of drones themselves.
• Current threats, strategic innovations, and emerging technologies shaping drone security.
• Countermeasures from the domains including cyber, electronic warfare, and machine learning. This session will be streamed on live.techritory.com