We are excited to host our upcoming event, "Midsummer Innovation Ecosystem Meet-up" co-organised by EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia together with Commercialization Reactor (CR). We are ready for an evening of insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and relaxed networking, all while enjoying beer and snacks.

The main keynote of the event will be the announcement of the ‘Baltics Innovation Factory Qualification’ opening as part of the AI for Good initiative by Tetiana Doktorova, Advisor to the CEO of theIntelligent VC, and special guest Michael Thiessmeier, Executive Director U.S. National AI and Cybersecurity ISAO.

The event will gather Key Opinion Leaders of Latvian Innovation Ecosystem.

AGENDA:

17:45-18:00 - Doors open. Arrival of local & international guests.

18:00-18:05 - “Welcome & a few words about agenda”
Anton Adamovitch, EIT Community Officer Latvia / Commercialization Reactor

18:05-18:20 - “Start-up support 2024. Midsummer update & what's next”
Angelina Bekasova, Ministry of Economics Latvia

18:20-18:30 - “EIT Latvia. Midsummer update”
Marija Plotniece, NCP EIT Latvia

18:25-18:40 - “EIT RIS Hub Midsummer Updates”

• EIT Health RIS Hub Latvia

• EIT Food RIS Hub Latvia

• EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Latvia

18:40-18:50 - “Announcement of ‘Baltics Innovation Factory Qualification’ opening”
Tetiana Doktorova, Advisor to the CEO of theIntelligent VC and special guest Michael Thiessmeier, Executive Director U.S. National AI and Cybersecurity ISAO.

18:50-19:00 - “Development of Digital Skills for the Creation of New Products and Technologies in Latvian Enterprises”
Liene Kupča, Digital Accelerator of Latvia

19:00-23:59 - Networking & Discussions
Enjoy beer, snacks, and music while networking with key opinion leaders and stakeholders of the Latvian innovation ecosystem.

We will engage potential partners to participate in EIT KICs initiatives and foster connections with key stakeholders in the Tech, Deep Tech and overall Innovation community of Latvia.