Explore the newest technologies at the Baltic Business Technology Conference “RIGA COMM 2024

On 3-4 October, during the Baltic business technology fair and conference “RIGA COMM 2024”, Ķīpsala International Expo Centre at Riga will turn into a venue where business owners, IT and business development professionals will be able to learn about newest trends in the world of technology, meet industry experts and discuss potential partnerships.

This year’s “RIGA COMM” will attract more than 100 ICT developers and suppliers from Baltic and other countries. The overall number of countries represented will exceed 10. Two-day event will also include presentations by more than 150 speakers from 12 countries. There will be 12 different conferences that will take place on one of the six stages.

Digital sales tools and strategies

Newest and most efficient e-commerce tools and strategies will be at the focus of “RIGA COMM 2024” E-commerce conference on the Salesforce & LeverUP Digital stage. LeverUP CEO, co-founder and MarTech expert Daria Nemchonok will kick the conference off with a keynote speech on how to make all available communication channels into sales channels. Meanwhile, Swedbank Head of Cash Management Sales Support Department Valdis Vaišļa will highlight the findings of a research on current consumer behaviour and payment patterns and preferences.

The second day of “RIGA COMM”, 4 October, will bring Digital marketing conference during which representatives of companies like Aleph Holding, Digital Matter, Not Scheduled, Netrocket, Smaily, Talonic AI and others will present their perspective on the digital marketing industry. Aleph Holding regional sales manager Amit Vaghasiya will explain how to utilise and maximise the efficiency of TikTok advertising. Founder and CEO of Netrocket Daniel Dramshev will share his insights into SEO strategies. 

Detailed Salesforce & LeverUP Digital stage event programme is available here: rigacomm.com/program.

Innovative financial tools

Fintech conference will take place on Executive stage on 3 October. Conference partner Inbank Latvija and its head Dainis Skrinda will present the audience ways to promote e-commerce through integration of innovative financial technologies.  Artūrs Piliksers, Board Member of Bonusukarte.lv, will talk about role of fintech in gaining tax advantages. Discussion with panellists from Finday.lv, Latvia State Radio and Television Centre, SEB, Riga Technical University and Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development will focus on what businesses and general population need to know about EU Digital Identity Wallet.

First day of the conference will provide participants with valuable insights into how fintech is developed, its business advantages and Latvia’s national fintech strategy. More at: rigacomm.com/program

How to protect your business in the digital age

Cybersecurity conference, which will take place on the second day of “RIGA COMM” on the Executive stage, will focus on digital security for digital production with keynote speech from Sashi Bakka, UST Regional Head – Continental Europe. Artur Bicki, CEO at Energy Logserver, will present ways to use AI to boost SOC operations. Other equally exciting conference topics will be covered by professionals and experts from NEVERHACK Estonia, SK ID Solutions, NS Advisory, NRD Cyber Security and other prominent industry players. Full agenda here: rigacomm.com/program

Researching Web 3.0 

Web3 conference will be opened by co-founder and CEO of Fideum Group Anastasija Plotnikova who will talk about first steps in buying and selling crypto currencies. Topic of crypto currencies will be further explored by panellists during two exciting discussions on what Latvian banks think about crypto and whether you need a licence to engage in crypto businesses. Panellists will include industry experts from NexPay, Magnetiq Bank, Sorainen, Latvian Blockchain Association and other organisations. More on Web3 conference at: rigacomm.com/program

Machine learning and artificial intelligence

There has been a growing interest in use of AI to automate various processes in recent years. That is why Ēvalds Urtāns, CEO of Asya and Pitch Patterns, will present various business case studies that involve the use of AI agents to automate various processes – from client support to social media content creation and outreach to potential clients. Whereas Mārcis Pinnis, Chief AI Officer at Tilde, will explain why simple RAG solutions can slow companies down, especially when company has highly demanding needs.

All about AI sustainability and limitations from experts from APPLY IT, C.T.Co, Emergn, Tietoevry Tech Services and other participants of the machine learning conference that will take place on Future stage. 

Merging virtual and physical world 

This year’s IoT conference will be held on 4 October, but it will have an additional session – the real estate tech or PropTech, session that will give visitors an opportunity to learn about current trends from RUCKUS Networks, Ignitis, 1NCE, 0G Baltics and other industry players. IoT & PropTech conference will be attended by Nokia Nordic’s Enterprise PWLs Campus Sales Manager Lorena Gomez Gaviria who will talk about how 5G can reinvigorate digital industries and community. Jānis Kļaviņš, Head of the Energy Management at SJSC “State real estate”, will share his insights about energy monitoring and whether it is an investment or a cost. To see all events on Future stage, go to: rigacomm.com/program

Technologies and human resource optimisation

On 3 October, Artūrs Banga, Usability analyst and expert at Elva, will take the Smart stage to present 5 strategies for promoting employee engagement. Meanwhile, Jean Mauris, co-founder and product manager of Avokaado, will explain how to rationalise various documentation and processes. Other human resource optimisation, company workforce efficiency and well-being policy aspects will be covered by experts from Ellex Kļaviņš, MindPal.co, Unlock Tests, Bite Latvija, Evolution Latvia and other companies.

Women in tech

Women in Tech, a conference urging more women to join tech, will be held for the sixth time during the “RIGA COMM 2024”. On 4 October, female speakers from Amazon Web Services, Women Go Tech, Cognizant, Mentoring Academy and other business players will take to the Smart stage to share their experience of facing challenges and unlocking opportunities in the world of IT and technology. Conference is co-organised together with Riga TechGirls community. Program: rigacomm.com/program

ARROW stage

If you come to partner-operated ARROW stage on 3rd or 4th of October, leading tech companies such as VMware, Microsoft, IBM and the likes will tell you all about the ground-breaking data centre products and hybrid multi-cloud technologies. Arrow booth is where you can also receive expert advice on how these solutions can streamline your IT processes and boost your business growth.

Improve your business efficiency with ERP

ERP has become a staple in modern enterprise resource management systems. ERP conference, which will take place on 3 October, will showcase seven most popular systems in Latvia along with their functional characteristics. This is a great opportunity for companies to see all ERP solutions at one and learn which is the most appropriate for their company straight from the dealers who supply the software. 

B2B marketing workshop

B2B marketing workshop is an event co-organised by IBD Consulting that will take place on the Tech stage on 3 October. Workshop will enable participants to access advice on how to create and streamline a B2B marketing process that really works. Industry experts Andrejs Juščenko and Rolands Ozoliņš will discuss selected success stories and highlight different aspects of modern marketing at a B2B enterprise, as well as providing practical tools for boosting the efficient engagement with sales team. 

Technologies for education

Education system and institutions cannot fall behind the technological development and need to continuously strive to improve learning experiences and approaches. The first ever EdTech conference of “RIGA COMM”, which has been organised in collaboration with Datorium, will present different practical tools that can facilitate and streamline everyday efforts of educators. Modern learning and administrative methodologies and tools is exactly what universities, schools, public bodies and academic enterprises need to learn about. Agenda: rigacomm.com/program

“RIGA COMM 2024” B2B Meeting Area

For the first time ever this year’s “RIGA COMM 2024” and Latvian Technology Centre are bringing its participants a B2B Meeting Area. It is a unique platform for business and technology professionals from across the Baltics, Europe, and beyond to connect and unlock new opportunities. Platform offers a convenient way to arrange one-on-one meetings in person or virtually. More information and registration here: rc24.b2match.io

Participants from 10 countries

Two-day conference will be accompanied by a tech fair with almost 100 ICT developers and distributors from at least 10 different countries.

Find your best fit among various technologies – from business security, financial and human resource management to various e-commerce, fintech and AI solutions. Newest products from exhibitors like Salesforce, LeverUP, Tietoevry, iDeal Group, Enreach, StrongPoint, Asus Business, Inbank, Unifiedpost, Verifone, SMART Technologies, Fitek, Magebit and many more. To find out more about exhibiting companies, go to: rigacomm.com/participant-news.

“RIGA COMM” is organised by BT 1 International Expo Company and official partners Arrow, Salesforce, LeverUP, Inbank, Delfi, Intelligent Machines Riga, Riga TechGirls, Latvian Technology Centre, Valsts nekustamie īpašumi, Latvian Chamber of Industry and Commerce and other supports.

SOURCE: RIGA COMM