Rinalds Celmiņš is the Director of the Digital Policy Department at the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM) of Latvia with extensive experience in EU affairs, digital transformation, innovation, project management, and governmental relations.
With a strong background in public policy and industry digitalization, he has represented Latvia within EU institutions, OECD, and many other forums. Rinalds has led strategic projects in the field of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and export development, managing multi-million-euro initiatives. His expertise spans leadership, public relations, team management, and fostering cross-border B2B collaboration across Europe’s digital and industrial sectors.