Join Us for Three Exciting Side Events at the Conference

On October 4th, 2023, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is proud to present two engaging parallel side events that promise to enrich your conference experience:

1. Business Forum: "Energy Future in the Baltic Sea" 
2. Baltic Sea Region Tourism Business Forum
3. Tour around production facility - Naco Technologies

For more details, including speakers, agendas, and registration, please find information below.

We look forward to welcoming you to these enriching forums and workshops, where the future of energy and tourism in the Baltic Sea region will be discussed!

 

 

 

Business Forum: "Energy Future in the Baltic Sea"

 

 

 

On October 4th, 2023 at the event hall “Hanzas Perons” (Hanzas Street 16A) Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (here in after – LIAA) organizes the Business Forum “Energy future in the Baltic Sea”, promoting closer and more efficient cooperation between the countries of the region and promoting the offer of the region as a whole.

The main themes of the Forum:

• Renewable energy and its future in a carbon neutral economy
• Hydrogen technologies – challenges, future and innovation
• Promoting clean energy innovation

Representatives of energy, hydrogen and other related industries are invited to join. There will be an opportunity to share experience with the region's energy and hydrogen leaders, learn or confirm the latest trends and gain insight into the future of technology.

This is an opportunity, not only to get up-to-date on energy and hydrogen technologies, but also to discover new opportunities by introducing like-minded people and industry professionals.

Working language of the event: English.

Due to the limited number of seats, LIAA has the right to evaluate the participants suitability for the event.

Registration and event programme - https://www.liaa.gov.lv/en/event/forum-energy-future-baltic-sea

 

 

 

 

Baltic Sea Region Tourism Business Forum

 

 

 

 

On October 4th, 2023, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) organizes the Baltic Sea Region Tourism Business Forum and Workshop in Riga, Latvia.

• The Forum will focus on tourism trends and developments, with an overview of the potential that the region has to offer and how it can compete on a global stage to accomplish success in achieving safe and sustainable growth in the coming years.
• Within a framework of “Sustainability and innovation in the tourism sector as the driving force for Baltic Sea Regional growth”, the workshop will bring together tourism suppliers and buyers from across the Baltic Sea Region to meet and further advance co-operation.
• The Baltic Sea Region Tourism Business Forum and Workshop will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions with internationally recognised experts in the fields of sustainability and future technologies.

The Baltic Sea Region Tourism Business Forum & Workshop is organised back-to-back with the EUSBSR 14th Annual Forum 2023 - Safe and Sustainable EU Baltic Sea Region for future generations https://www.eusbsr.eu/annual-forum

 

Forum discussion topics      

A sustainable future for the Baltic Sea Region

We consider the importance of sustainability in the Baltic Sea region and how sustainable tourism can be successfully developed by businesses and institutions of all sizes

Innovation and technological developments for Baltic Sea regional tourism growth

We look at innovative new approaches to the development of tourism in the Baltic Sea region and how technology can be a key to the success in enhancing the competitiveness of the sector.

B2B Workshop

The workshop will include buyers and suppliers from Baltic Sea Region countries- Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, miscellaneous Buyers from other European Markets, other Tourism Partners.

 

Baltic Sea Region Tourism Business Forum and workshop programme

03/10/23

18.00 - 19.30    Evening welcome reception for all delegates

Venue:  Marriott hotel, Riga

Address: Dzirnavu iela 33, Centra rajons, Rīga

 

04/10/23     Business Forum and workshop

Venue:  Hanzas Perons, Conference facility A

Address; Hanzas Street 16A, Riga                         

8.30           Registration of the participants, networking

9.00           Opening  remarks

• Session 1: A sustainable future for the Baltic Sea Region

We consider the importance of sustainability in the Baltic Sea region and how sustainable tourism can be successfully developed by businesses and institutions of all sizes.

• Incorporating sustainability into your business. How is this best achieved?
• Sustainability is not a project but part of long-term strategy and everyday decision making
• Regenerative tourism
• Importance of sustainability for future generations (Gen Z)

10.45           Coffee break

11.00           Session 2: Innovation and technological developments

We look at innovative new approaches to the development of tourism in the Baltic Sea region and how technology can be a key to the success in enhancing the competitiveness of the sector

• Technological developments, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs
• The impact of AI in tourism technology
• Technology requirements for the new generation Z
• Digitalisation and sustainability - how these two subjects need to work hand-in-hand

13.00            Lunch

Venue: Hanzas Perons lobby

14.00            Tourism B2B Workshop

Venue: Hanzas Perons, conference facility B

17.30            Workshop ends, closing remarks

19.00            Gala Dinner

REGISTRATION  LINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour around production facility - Naco Technologies

 

 

 

Unveiling of Naco Technologies' state-of-the-art pilot production facility to support the green hydrogen economy

 

We are thrilled to extend this invitation to the ceremony of unveiling the Naco Technologies' state-of-the-art pilot production facilities for coating hydrogen system components and our commitment to support the green hydrogen economy. This milestone represents our commitment to support the green hydrogen economy as a significant step towards innovation, excellence, and advancement in the tech industry.

 

Date: 4th of October, 2023

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Location: Naco Technologies Facility, Ganibu dambis 24A - 52, Riga, LV-1005, Latvia

 

Agenda:

• Tour around production facility, presentation of the cutting-edge technology that drives Naco Technologies' innovation
• Meeting with our visionary team
• Networking opportunities with project partners
• Reception

 

Important!

To register for the event or in case of any other inquiries, please contact Raivis Nikitins – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..