See you at the World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum 2025!

WLEIF 2025
  • July 10th, 2025
  • National Library of Latvia
Free registration
Since 2013 the World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum has grown into a highly valued gathering, uniting Latvians and friends of Latvia focused on economic advancement and innovation. It is the place to be for individuals seeking to shape Latvia’s dynamic future.
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July 10th, 2025 • Riga, Latvia

What to expect this year

This July, World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum will once again delve into key areas driving Latvia’s growth. Topics covered include security & defense, medicine & health, energy & technology, and education & talent, providing an opportunity to tailor your Forum experience to your liking.

The Forum will feature high-level speakers from government and corporate sectors, both from Latvia and around the world. Our goal is to open up a dialogue among the key-stakeholders. Join us!

50+
speakers
450+
attendees
15+
presentations & discussions
10+
countries represented
“At a time when innovation, economic resilience, and national security are more important than ever, the World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum 2025 brings together top stakeholders from the private and public sectors to tackle these challenges and pursue opportunities. This is where partnerships take shape and the future of Latvia is discussed at the highest level. We at the WFFL are proud to continue this tradition. Join us in Riga this summer to turn ideas into action.”
Pēteris Blumbergs, President of the World Federation of Free Latvians

Agenda

08:00 – 09:00
Registration and Coffee
09:00 – 09:50
Forum opening
09:50 – 10:05
Macroeconomic Overview, presentation
10:05 – 10:45
Latvia’s Economic Future: Balancing Local Strengths Through Global Shifts, discussion
10:45 – 11:05
Coffee break
11:05 – 11:20
Investment Overview, presentation
11:20 – 12:00
Building a Competitive Future by Driving Investment and Export in Latvia, discussion
12:00 – 13:15
Lunch break
13:15 – 15:30
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1
13:15 – 13:30Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Latvia’s Security Architecture in 2025 and Beyond – New Projects and Top Priorities
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30Building a Start-Up in a Small Market and Winning Big
Breakout 2
13:15 – 13:30Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Global Demand, Local Expertise: Latvia’s Role in International Medicine, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing, discussion
Breakout 3
13:15 – 13:30Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Exploring Investment Potential in Green Energy, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30Getting Latvia Ready for the New World of Artificial Intelligence, discussion
Breakout 4
13:15 – 13:30Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Tapping into Latvia’s Vast Potential in Human Resources, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30How to Export Latvia’s Excellence in the Arts to Other Fields, discussion
15:45 – 16:15
Keynote
16:15 – 16:20
Closing remarks
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Venue

National Library of Latvia
Mūkusalas iela 3
Rīga, LV-1423
Latvia

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