*Time indicated in Eastern European Time (EET)

08:00 - 09:00

Arrival, registration and morning coffee

09:00 - 09:25

Opening Ceremony Stage

Opening Ceremony

Opening ceremony of 5G Techritory 2024.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Evika Siliņa

Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Cabinet of Ministers, Republic of Latvia

Robert Mourik

Chairman and Commissioner, ComReg

Viktors Valainis

Minister, Ministry of Economics

09:25 - 09:45

Opening Ceremony Stage

What can policymakers do to promote the 5G ecosystem and to make 6G a success?

  • Fostering the 5G ecosystem.
  • Preparing for 6G with a vision and future use cases.
  • Looking at research, infrastructure investment and the regulatory framework.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Benjamin Brake

Director General Digital- and Data-Policy, Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, Federal Republic of Germany

09:45 - 10:45

Opening Ceremony Stage

Opening panel discussion - Charting the Course: Priorities for European Connectivity Leadership

Opening panel discussion of 5G Techritory 2024.

  • Reflections on the achievements and progress made in European connectivity during the previous parliamentary term, including advancements in 5G deployment, digital infrastructure investment, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies.
  • Key challenges and opportunities facing European connectivity in the digital age, such as bridging the digital divide, ensuring universal access to high-speed broadband, and promoting digital inclusion and literacy across all segments of society.
  • Strategies for mobilizing investment and funding to support connectivity infrastructure development and digital transformation initiatives across Europe, including public-private partnerships, EU funding programs, and incentives for private sector investment.
  • Our speakers thoughts on policy priorities and strategic objectives for European connectivity leadership in the next parliamentary term.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Luukas Ilves

Non-resident Fellow / Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, International Center for Defence Studies / Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Alexia Gonzalez Fanfalone

Head of the Connectivity Services and Infrastructures Unit, OECD - OCDE

Marc Vancoppenolle

VP Policy and Government Affairs EU & Europe, Nokia

Javier Albares Bueno

Head of Programs, Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking

Baiba Braže

Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia

Karlis Bogens

Head, Fixed and Mobile Services Division, International Telecommunications Union

11:00 - 11:50

Policy & Strategy Stage

AI Race - Policies for Adoption in Europe

  • A short review of the existing and proposed AI policies in Europe.
  • Long-Term Vision and Roadmap – articulating our speakers vision for a long-term vision and strategic roadmap for AI adoption in Europe.
  • The debate on over-regulation versus under-regulation for a relatively new technology like Artificial Intelligence.
  • Cooperation models between lawmakers and industry to ensure that AI policies are informed by technical expertise, industry insights, and real-world experience.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Simona Lipstaite

Director, Head of Europe & UK, Access Partnership

Benjamin Brake

Director General Digital- and Data-Policy, Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, Federal Republic of Germany

Juris Binde

President, CEO, LMT

Alexandre Roure

Head of Policy, Deputy Head of Office, Computer & Communications Industry Association

Juliana Koza

Director Government Affairs, Qualcomm

12:00 - 12:50

Innovation & Technology Stage

Road Connectivity & Mobility Enhanced Using Non-Terrestrial Networks

  • The role of NTNs in enabling reliable V2X communication for connected and autonomous vehicles.  Technical challenges and solutions for integrating NTNs into V2X ecosystems.
  • How NTNs can enhance smart transportation systems, including traffic management, logistics, and public transportation.
  • The regulatory landscape for NTNs and their integration with terrestrial networks. Policy recommendations to facilitate the deployment and adoption of NTNs for road connectivity.
  • The economic viability and business models for deploying NTNs in the mobility sector. Potential partnerships and investment opportunities to drive the adoption of NTNs for road connectivity.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Will Townsend

VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy

Polyzois Kokkonis

Future Programmes Officer, European Space Agency

Alexander Pabst

Vice President Market Segment Wireless Communications, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

Raffaele de Peppe

6GIA Board Member & Vice Chair, Telecom Italia Mobile S.p.A

Per Ljungberg

Director, Ericsson

12:00 - 12:20

Policy & Strategy Stage

Mastering the Waves for Maritime Autonomy - Keynote Presentation

  • Practicable examples on ensuring spectrum dominance to maintain reliable and uninterrupted communication in maritime environments, addressing challenges and solutions.
  • Strategies and technologies for monitoring the spectrum, including methods for locating emitters and effectively hunting and mitigating interference sources.
  • Advanced techniques for detecting, locating, and countering non-cooperative drones in maritime settings, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
  • Best practices for measuring and monitoring network coverage and performance, focusing on both mobile networks and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), to ensure optimal maritime connectivity.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Anne Stephan

VP Critical Infrastructure & Networks, Rohde & Schwarz

12:20 - 12:40

Policy & Strategy Stage

Towards digitally connected defence forces

  • Current geopolitical situation and the need for enhanced digitalisation of defence forces.
  • Digital transformation and digitalisation of defence
  • Connectivity drivers: Interoperability and data (Cloud, 5G), Integrated cyber effects in operation and missions, digital connectivity

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Luz Fernandez

Chief Digital Innovation & Technology, NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:50

Policy & Strategy Stage

Quantum Solutions as the Next Frontier in Network Security - Hosted by LVRTC

  • The application of quantum technologies in communications, with a focus on potential use cases in critical sectors such as defense, healthcare, and finance.
  • The role of post-quantum technologies in securing data both in transit and at rest, emphasizing the encryption of sensitive information.
  • National strategies for preparing and adapting to a post-quantum era, highlighting successful initiatives and collaborative efforts.

Linnea Ahlgren

Senior Editor, TNW, a Financial Times company

Leo Truksans

Lead Quantum Key Distribution Engineer (LVRTC), Latvia State Radio and Television Center

Giampaolo Panariello

CTO of Network Infrastructure, Nokia

Armando Nolasco Pinto

Full Professor, Universidade de Aveiro, Instituto de Telecomunicações

Simo Hallikainen

Senior System Designer, Erillisverkot

Simone Capeleto

CEO, ThinkQuantum Srl

15:00 - 15:50

Innovation & Technology Stage

Open Networks - Exploring the Realities of Adoption

  • Notable deployments and initiatives from leading telecom operators, and how they are contributing to the overall momentum of Open Networks.
  • Technological complexities of integrating multi-vendor solutions and maintaining seamless network performance, as well as ongoing standardization efforts led by industry consortia.
  • Economic benefit analysis of deploying open networks compared to traditional networks.
  • The Role of Open APIs in Network Infrastructure and Strategies for Monetization.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Timo Jokiaho

Telco Technologist, Independent

Gunārs Danbergs

Vice President, CTO & Member of the Management Board, LMT

Slawomir Pietrzyk

CEO & Founder, IS-Wireless

Sanna Brandt

Market Segment Manager, Rohde & Schwarz

Aleksi Helakari

Head of Technical Office - EMEA, Spirent Communications

Andreas Gladisch

Coordinator i14y, i14y / DT

15:00 - 15:20

Policy & Strategy Stage

5G for Telemedicine and Autonomous Maritime Services: Innovations from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

  • Use case presentation – emergency service and a tele-emergency doctor in the District of Vorpommern-Greifswald.
  • Future autonomous shipping plans of the ferry “Sünje” by harnessing the power of sensors, cameras, radar, sonar, AI and 5G.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Christian Pegel

Minister, Ministry of the Interior, Building and Digitalisation, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

15:20 - 15:30

Policy & Strategy Stage

5G use-cases, standards and network security – insights from PTS Sweden

  • How to promote more 5G use cases and capitalize more on the technology.
  • Standards and standardization in 5G and 6G.
  • Robustness and security is becoming more important.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Dan Sjöblom

Director General, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS)

15:30 - 15:50

Policy & Strategy Stage

Digital Identity Wallet and AI – disruptions and opportunities go hand in hand

  • Overview of the EU’s push towards a unified digital identity ecosystem, emphasizing regulatory and technological frameworks for secure, interoperable digital identity across all member states.
  • How governmental institutions must adapt their roles, processes, and technologies to align with the new digital identity standarts.
  • Impact on the private sector including new service models, increased competition, and integration with the Digital Identity Wallet ecosystem.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Bart Symons

Director of ZetesConfidens Trust Services, Zetes

16:00 - 16:50

Innovation & Technology Stage

Connectivity Driving Digital Inclusion Across Borders

  • Levels of connectivity and digital inclusion across the Nordic and Baltic countries, primary challenges the region faces in connectivity with the goal of achieving comprehensive digital inclusion.
  • Emerging technologies that hold the most promise for enhancing connectivity for digital inclusion in the region, how advanced technologies are being deployed to improve access to digital services.
  • Cross-border collaboration considerations – striving to enable digital inclusion, what can we do to not have siloed solutions within the borders of countries/municipalities?
  • The business case for investing in connectivity technologies aimed at promoting digital inclusion, how the private sector can be incentivized to develop and deploy connectivity solutions that support digital inclusion.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Normunds Egle

Senior Manager for Infrastructure Policy & Member State Outreach, DIGITALEUROPE

Oliver Lekk

Head of Mobile Network Department, Telia Estonia

Teppo Rantanen

Executive Director, Competitiveness and Innovation, City of Tampere

Elind Sulmina

Digital Infrastructure Officer, International Telecommunication Union

Dan-Mihai Chirilă

Policy Officer, European Commission

16:00 - 16:50

Policy & Strategy Stage

E-Identity Innovation: Building Secure Digital Wallets for EU Citizens - hosted by The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development

  • The necessity of e-identity innovation and secure digital wallets in facilitating secure and convenient digital interactions, enhancing access to online services, streamlining administrative processes, and empowering EU citizens to fully participate in the digital economy and society.
  • The latest advancements in e-identity technologies that enable the development of secure digital wallets for EU citizens.
  • The importance of user-centric design principles and accessibility features in digital wallet applications, ensuring ease of use, inclusivity, and compliance with accessibility standards for all EU citizens, including those with disabilities or special needs.
  • Security and privacy considerations in e-identity innovation, including data protection regulations (such as GDPR), encryption standards, and cybersecurity best practices for safeguarding personal and sensitive information stored in digital wallets.
  • Interoperable and standardized e-identity solutions and digital wallet platforms across EU member states, enabling seamless authentication and transaction experiences for citizens, businesses, and government services across borders.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Ieva Treija

Editor, Finday.lv & Labs of Latvia

Gatis Ozols

Deputy State Secretary for Digital Transformation, Government CIO, Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development

Riho Kurg

Country Manager, Zetes

Anna Mõtlik

Chief Digital Identity Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia

Christine Mahieu

Programme/Project Manager, SPF BOSA - Directorate general Digital Transformation

Vilma Misiukoniene

EU Digital Identity LT Lead @POTENTIAL, ICT Department of the Ministry of Interior of Lithuania

17:00 - 17:50

Innovation & Technology Stage

Immersive XR Technologies and Digital Twins for Tourism, Education, and Cultural Preservation

  • Applications of XR Technologies in Tourism –  virtual tours, interactive exhibits, and location-based mixed-reality applications.
  • How digital twins enable cultural preservation efforts, remote access to heritage sites, and virtual restoration projects that safeguard cultural heritage.
  • The importance of collaboration and partnerships between stakeholders in the XR ecosystem, including government agencies, cultural institutions, technology providers, content creators, and tourism operators.
  • Technological challenges – hardware limitations, network bandwidth constraints, computational requirements, and data interoperability challenges that impact the development and deployment of immersive experiences and digital replicas.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Marios Nicolaou

Commercial Director, p-NET

Leslie Shannon

Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, Nokia

Ioannis Markopoulos

EU & International Business Development Director, NOVA ICT

Ali Hantal

Executive Co-Director, Open AR Cloud Association

Spyros Denazis

Professor, University of Patras

17:00 - 17:50

Policy & Strategy Stage

Cybersecurity Ecosystem - Public & Private partnership in Cybersecurity

  • Overview of the current cybersecurity threat landscape, including emerging threats, attack vectors, and trends.
  • Clarifying the respective roles and responsibilities of the public and private sectors in cybersecurity.
  • Information sharing and threat intelligence sharing between public and private entities to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats proactively.
  • The role of policy and regulation in promoting cybersecurity collaboration between public and private sectors.
  • The role of public-private partnerships in fostering technology innovation, investment, and adoption to strengthen cyber defenses.

This session will be streamed on live.5gtechritory.com

Simonas Cerniauskas

CEO, INFOBALT

Egons Bušs

Security Director, LMT

Dan Sjöblom

Director General, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS)

Uldis Lībietis

CISO, Tet

Isabella Rinaldi

Digital Infrastructure Consultant, International Telecommunication Union

Kristiāns Teters

Head of Cybersecurity governance and compliance division, CERT.LV

18:00 - 21:00

Opening Ceremony Stage

5G Techritory Networking Event

Meet and network with other in-person attendees in a casual atmosphere over drinks and snacks and also hear some exciting announcements.

Jānis Bārda

Chairman of the Board, Electronic Communications Office of Latvia

Inese Andersone

Head of Riga City Development Committee, Riga City council