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7th I.E.F

INNOVATION. TRUST. RESPONSIBILITY: LATEST SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS, COOPERATION & BEST PRACTICE

Join us on March 7, 8 & 9 to explore innovations, trust and responsibility in the global digital economy

7, 8 & 9 March 2025

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The International Economic Forum (I.E.F) is an international platform for collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs and politicians that organized by the Insitute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Since its inception, I.E.F has hosted six successful events, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss strategies for driving economic growth and innovation. The Forum emphasizes international cooperation and plays a key role in shaping global economic trends, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering science-based solutions for future prosperity.

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INNOVATION. TRUST. RESPONSIBILITY: LATEST SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS, COOPERATION & BEST PRACTICE

The 7th International Economic Forum, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia and with the support of general sponsor Rietumu Banka, aims to explore the intersection of innovation and ethical responsibility in the quickly progressing digital economy.

Building on the success of the previous six forums, this year’s event will focus on how ethical considerations can shape technological advancements, ensuring they contribute to sustainable growth and global well-being.

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Ansis Spridzans

LL.M.

Liva Grinevica

Dr. oec.

Angelina Bekasova

Senior Expert

Divya Vishwanath

Dr.

Sandris Straume

MBA, MSc. Pol. Sc.

Ivars Kalvins

professor, Chairman

Frederic Dehondt

Entrepreneur

Edgars Cerkovskis

Director, Lecturer

Anthony Giannoumis

Motivational Speaker, Chairman

Fabio Bianconi

Dr.

Inga Berzina

Minister

Viktor Valainis

Minister

Agate Ambulte

IT professional, CEO

Marco Filippucci

Dr.

Solomon Darwin

Doctor, Director

Inese Vaidere

Prof.,Dr.

Gatis Krumins

Dr.hist.

Jelena Buraja

Chairman

Baiba Rivza

Prof., Dr. Habil. oec.

Gerald Hoppstaedter

Entrepreneur, investor

Event Agenda

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  • 7 March


  • 8 March


  • 9 March


    • Musical Performance
    • Address of the Member of the European Parliament
      Speaker: Prof. Dr. Inese Vaidere, Member of the Committee on International Trade, Member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
    • Address of the Minister of Economics of the Republic of Latvia
      Speaker: Viktors Valainis
    • Address of the Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia
      Speaker: Inga Berzina
    • Address of the President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences
      Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ivars Kalvins
    • Moderator: Dr. Nina Linde, Director of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences

    • Challenges and Opportunities Created by Technological Development in Latvia: Results of the Feasibility Study
      Speaker: Dr. habil. chem. Ivars Kalvins, President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia
    • The Economy of Goodness
      Speaker: Dr. Solomon Darwin, Director of the Garwood Centre for Corporate Innovation and Centre for Growth Markets, University of California - Berkeley, USA
    • Investment Towards Innovation in New Era: Leadership and Ethics
      Speaker: Gerald Hoppstaedter, Entrepreneur, Investor, Austria / Latvia
    • Trust-Based Financial Solutions for Ethical and Innovative Growth
      Speaker: Dr. Pamela Bernabei, President of the A. Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation, Switzerland
    • Innovation’s Best Results in the Baltic States
      Speaker: LL.M Ansis Spridzans, Attorney, Asset Manager, Start-up Investor, Member of the Board of Directors at the Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN), Latvia
    • Ethics in Generative AI: How Can We Regulate It?
      Speaker: MBA Frederic Dehondt, President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Latvia, Ex-Microsoft, Serial Entrepreneur, France
    • Empowering Sustainable Rural Development through Innovation, Higher Education and Youth Leadership
      Speakers: Dr. habil. oec. Baiba Rivza, Academician of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Dr. oec. Liva Grinevica, Senior Expert at Latvian Council of Science, Latvia
    • Financing Innovation – Challenges and Solutions
      Speaker: MBA, MSc. Pol. Sc. Sandris Straume, Member of the Management Board, Chief Risk Officer at Rietumu Banka, Latvia
    • Moderator: Renars Raubiskis, Head of International Relations of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences
    Business
    Engineering
    Innovation
    Science

  • During the lunch break, participants are invited to enjoy a catered meal while engaging in dynamic and interactive networking opportunities. These meetings are designed to foster collaboration and innovation across various sectors:

    • B2B (Business to Business): A chance for businesses to connect, explore partnerships, and discuss potential opportunities for growth and collaboration.
    • B2S (Business to Science): Facilitating knowledge exchange between businesses and scientific communities, these discussions aim to bridge the gap between industry needs and research innovations.
    • S2S (Science to Science): These meetings encourage dialogue between scientific professionals to collaborate on research, share findings, and explore new scientific horizons.

    • Dr. habil. chem. Ivars Kalvins, President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia
    • Edmunds Valantis, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia
    • Dr. Solomon Darwin, Director of the Garwood Centre for Corporate Innovation and Centre for Growth Markets, University of California - Berkeley, USA
    • Dr. Pamela Bernabei, President of the A. Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation, Switzerland
    • MBA Jelena Buraja, Chairman of the Board at Rietumu Banka, Latvia
    • MBA Ansis Spridzans, Attorney, Asset Manager, Start-up Investor, Member of the Board of Directors at the Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN), Latvia
    • MBA Frederic Dehondt, President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Latvia, Ex-Microsoft, Serial Entrepreneur, France
    • Moderator: Gerald Hoppstaedter, Entrepreneur, Adviser to the Director of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia / Austria
    Business
    Innovation
    Science

  • Take a break and recharge with refreshments during our coffee break. This is also an excellent opportunity for informal networking and collaborative discussions through three key types of meetings:

    • B2B (Business to Business): Connect with fellow business leaders to explore partnerships, opportunities for collaboration, and innovative solutions for mutual growth.
    • B2S (Business to Science): Engage with researchers and scientists to bridge the gap between industry needs and cutting-edge scientific research, fostering innovation.
    • S2S (Science to Science): Collaborate with other scientists and researchers to exchange ideas, share discoveries, and build on common research interests.

    Use this time to build valuable connections across different sectors and disciplines.


    • Open Innovation, Transparency and Responsibility (Speaker: Dr. Asta Pundziene, Chairwoman of the Doctoral Committee of Management, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)
    • Turbulence as a Driving Force: Latvia's People and Economy over 150 years (Speaker: Dr.hist. Gatis Krumins, Leading Researcher at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia)
    • LIZORI Best Practices. Valorising Cultural Heritage for a Sustainable and Responsible Future (Speakers: Dr. Fabio Bianconi, Dr. Marco Filippucci, University of Perugia, Italy)
    • Pharma Industry in Latvia & Global: Digital Impact and Future Trends (Speaker: Dr. Divya Vishwanath, Data Scientist and Garwood Fellow of Haas School of Business University of California – Berkley, India)
    • Global Space Economy: Strategy & Trends (Speaker: Angelina Bekasova, Senior Expert, Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia, Latvian Space Industry Association, Latvia)
    • Latvia and Green Deal (Speakers: Dr. oec. Jelena Titko, Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations, University of Applied Sciences (EKA), Edgars Cerkovskis, European Commission Expert, Director of Circular Economy Master study programme, EKA University of Applied Sciences, Latvia)
    Business
    Engineering
    Growth
    Innovation
    Science

  • In collaboration with the Rietumu Banka and EQUALS Global Partnership Moderator: Director of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Nina Linde
    • The Sins and Wins of Inclusive Leadership
      Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, Global Expert in Inclusive Leadership, Chair of the Board of “Inclusive Creation”, Social Entrepreneur, Equality Advocate, Norway
    • AI-First Approach in Organisation Process Management
      Speaker: Agate Ambulte, Head of AI at Riga Stradins University, Board Member at Digital Innovation Park

    Moderator: Head of International Relations of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Renars Raubiskis


  • Section 1: Empowering Sustainable Rural Development

    Moderators:

    • Dr. habil. oec. Baiba Rivza, Academician of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia
    • Dr. oec. Dzintra Atstaja, Corresponding Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences
    • Dr. oec. Damyan Kirechev, Chief Assistant of the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria

    Section 2: Project Management - The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Preparing and Implementing Innovation Projects: Challenges, Opportunities and New Trends

    Moderator:

    • MBA Anita Rūdele-Jansone, Chairwoman of the Board of the Latvian National Project Management Association, Latvia
    • Dr. Arnis Leikarts, Head of the LNPMA Certification Council “Latvia-CERT”, Latvia
    • Gerards Gavrilovs, AS “Latvenergo” Production Projects Director, LNPMA Board Member

    Section 3: Ethics and Responsibility in the Development of Humanistic Values and Potential of the Individual

    Moderators:

    • Dr. Pamela Bernabei, President of the Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation, Switzerland
    • Dr. Nina Linde, Director of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia
    Business
    Engineering
    Growth
    Innovation
    Science

  • During the lunch break, participants are invited to enjoy a catered meal while engaging in dynamic and interactive networking opportunities. These meetings are designed to foster collaboration and innovation across various sectors:

    • B2B (Business to Business): A chance for businesses to connect, explore partnerships, and discuss potential opportunities for growth and collaboration.
    • B2S (Business to Science): Facilitating knowledge exchange between businesses and scientific communities, these discussions aim to bridge the gap between industry needs and research innovations.
    • S2S (Science to Science): These meetings encourage dialogue between scientific professionals to collaborate on research, share findings, and explore new scientific horizons.
    unch Break, B2B, B2S and S2S meetings

  • Section 4: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SPACE, AND SOCIETY: TOWARDS THE NEXT DIGITAL HORIZONS

    Moderator:

    • Angelina Bekasova
      Senior Expert, Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia
      Latvian Space Industry Association, Latvia
    • Renars Raubiskis
      Head of International Relations and Project Management, Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia

    Section 5: CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

    Moderators:

    • Dr. oec. Jelena Titko
      Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations
      University of Applied Sciences (EKA)
    • Dr. oec. Edgars Cerkovskis
      European Commission Expert
      Director of Circular Economy Master Study Programme
      EKA University of Applied Sciences, Latvia

    • Final remarks: Main Recommendations for Policy Makers, Entrepreneurs and Scientists & Conclusions of the Forum and its Sections Discussion
    • B2B, B2S, S2S discussions
    • Latvian folk songs & dance & plays.
    • Certificates for participants & other surprises

    Dress Code

    • BUSINESS – at the Forum
    • BLACK TIE - at the Gala Dinner

    • GUIDED CULTURAL PROGRAM with B2B, B2S, S2S networking
    • Visit to Melngalvju Nams and Digital Art House.
    • Riga Balsam Excursion.
    • Excursion around Old Riga with Guide.
    Where
    OLD RIGA


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Secure your ticket for full access to keynote sessions, expert panels, networking opportunities, and workshops. Includes refreshments, event materials, and a certificate of participation. Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights.

Event Inclusions
Participants will enjoy the following during the event:

  1. Lunch – Daily lunch provided, featuring a variety of local and international dishes to suit diverse tastes.
  2. Coffee Breaks – Regular coffee breaks to refresh and network with fellow participants.
  3. Materials – Essential event materials, including handouts, schedules, and relevant documents, will be provided to ensure a seamless experience.
  4. Gala Dinner – A special Gala Dinner on March 8th to celebrate the event, offering an elegant evening of fine dining and networking opportunities, with Latvian artists, games, and prizes.

Enjoy access to all three days with just one ticket.

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7, 8, & 9 March 2025

Latvian Academy for Sciences, Academy Square 1, Riga, Latvia

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