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 & defence, 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
Aligning Local Strengths With Global Shifts – Latvia in a Changing World, discussion
10:45 – 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 – 11:30
Investment Overview, presentation
11:30 – 12:15
Building a Competitive Future for Latvia by Driving Strategic Investment and Export Growth, discussion
12:15 – 13:15
Lunch break
13:15 – 15:30
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1
13:15 – 13:30Energy. Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Latvia’s Energy Future: Where Investment Meets Innovation, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Medicine. Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30Global Demand, Local Expertise: Latvia’s Role in International Medicine, discussion
Breakout Session 2
13:15 – 13:30Defence. Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Latvia’s Defence Architecture in 2025 and Beyond: New Projects and Core Goals, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Artificial Intelligence. Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30Getting Latvia Ready for the New World of Artificial Intelligence, discussion
Breakout Session 3
13:15 – 13:30Start-up. Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Small Market, Big Wins: Latvia’s Start-up Ecosystem, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Manufacturing. Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30The Future of Manufacturing in Latvia: Smart, Sustainable, Scalable, discussion
Breakout Session 4
13:15 – 13:30Human Capital. Industry Overview, presentation
13:30 – 14:15Unlocking Latvia’s Human Capital Potential, discussion
14:15 – 14:30Break, option to switch rooms
14:30 – 14:45Culture. Industry Overview, presentation
14:45 – 15:30How To Export Latvia’s Excellence in the Arts and Creative Sector 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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