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  • November 14 (Thursday)


    • Musical Performance
    • Address of the Member of the European Parliament, Committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs & Environment, prof., Dr. Inese Vaidere
    • Address of the Minister of Economics of the Republic of Latvia Viktors Valainis [under request]
    • Address of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Anda Caksa
    • Address of the President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences prof., Dr. Ivars Kalvins, Dr. Nina Linde

    • Innovation in the Global World: Best Practice (Speaker: Dr. Solomon Darwin, Director of the Garwood Centre for Corporate Innovation and Centre for Growth Markets, University of California - Berkley, USA) [under request]
    • Digital Education at the forefront of innovation: the importance of European initiatives in bridging didactic gaps, fostering societal inclusion and boosting citizens’ engagement (Speaker: Gianluca Coppola, President of the European Digital Learning Network ETS, Italy)
    • Now is the Time for Open Innovation (Speaker: Dr. Kannan Vishwanatth, Dr.h.c. of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, International Trade Specialist in Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Engineer, Corporate Research Scientist, Latvia)
    • Business Intuition as a Source of Innovations (Speaker: M.Sc. Pamela Bernabei, President of the A. Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation, Switzerland)
    • Innovation’s best results in the Baltic States (Speaker: MBA Cyril Golub, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN), Latvia)
    • Innovations and Economic Development: What is the Evidence? (Speaker: Dr. Janis Priede, Professor of Economics at the University of Latvia, the Head of the Department of Economics, the Editor of Economics at the National Encyclopaedia of Latvia, the Head of the Scientific board of the Productivity Council of Latvia)
    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.

  • Experts share insights and discuss key takeaways from parallel sessions, providing a comprehensive overview of the topics covered.

    • Exploring the six core EU values at the basis of our society: Insights and recommendations on "Work inclusion of disadvantaged people" 2024 European digital learning network research
    • The (un)expected impact on the field of Education & Training from the disruptive digital transformation: Roundtables and discussions around the 3rd edition of the Dlearn survey “Future of Digital Education in EU 2024"
    • Innovations for Development of Baltic countries and beyond
    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.


    1. A new era for European co-funded projects - the role of artificial intelligence in preparing and implementing European innovation projects: challenges, opportunities and new trends (Moderator: Gianluca Coppola, President of European Digital Learning Network)
    2. Innovation, Education and Science in the Baltics as driver of Regional Development (Moderator: Prof., Dr. habil. oec. Baiba Rivza, Academician of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Latvia)
    3. Innovations in the Financial Sector (Moderator: Prof., Dr. oec. Jelena Titko, Researcher at the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations of the University of Applied Sciences (EKA))
    4. Business Ethics and Responsibility (Moderator: Pamela Bernabei)
    Business
    Growth
    Innovation
    Science

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


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Event Location

November 14, 2024

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

the Portrait Hall, 3rd Floor

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