Techritory is known for bringing together the brightest minds across multiple sectors to push the envelope of society-impacting connectivity. 2025 is no different, and is set to bring to the stage trailblazer in their own right, raising the toughest and most relevant questions du jour.
Here are just a few panel discussions to mark on your programme – ranging from all-important resilience and defense tech, to enabling technologies like e-identity and sustainability in digital projects.
The event is held in Riga, Latvia, with free entrance. Interested viewers are invited to join us in Riga. However, if you can’t make it in person, register online to watch the livestream from home.
Must-hear panel #1: Protecting our critical infrastructure
With hybrid electronic warfare becoming an increasing norm in Europe, ranging from maritime cable disruptions to drone incursions near critical infrastructure, it is crucial to lay out Europe’s approach to dealing with such attacks. And the first step is – distinguishing between accidental and deliberate threats.
This panel’s speakers will discuss approaches to response strategies, from real-time incident management to long-term resilience-building.
Moderated by William Webb, CEO, Commcisive.
Panelists include:
- Anne Stephan, VP RF Plasma Generation, Rohde & Schwarz
- Evijs Taube, Member of the Board, LVRTC
- Marko Mišmaš, Director & Incoming Chair 2026, AKOS & BEREC
- Mattias Manni, NATO CCDCOE
When: 15:00, Oct. 22
Where: Policy & Strategy Stage
Must-hear panel #2: From global strategies to local benefits: which tech Advancements matter to everyone
Kicking off the Forum, a handful of global leaders from different sectors will be discussing the technologies that will bridge geographies and impact society-at-large. They will tackle difficult questions, like how to make sure that digital transformation makes societies safer, rather than more vulnerable, how to navigate the rise of AI while balancing strategic autonomy with global cooperation, and how to ensure that technology, often seen as a tool for growth, does not become a means for competition and control.
These questions will be discussed by individuals holding some of the highest positions possible, bringing a truly global yet locally-driven perspective on social and technological shift:
- Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Jean Charles Ellermann-Kingombe, Assistant Secretary General, Cyber and Digital Transformation Division | Special Coordinator for Hybrid Threats, NATO
- Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics, Republic of Latvia
Moderated by Marjorie Paillon, Presenter, Speaker, Founder at I Love Productions.
When: 9:10, Oct. 22
Where: Opening Ceremony Stage
Must-hear panel #3: Real-world AI success in Europe
AI has become a ubiquitous presence in any tech discussion. But is it still a hyped buzzword, or is it able to actually deliver economic or public value? Should Europe participate in the chase for AI dominance along with US and Chinese models, or define a distinct path? What holes need to be urgently filled for successful AI use in policy and scaling?
The speakers on this panel are all specialists with real-world experience to speak to the tangible effect that AI is having on the ground, particularly in the early-adopting Baltic-Nordic region.
- Juris Binde, President & Chairman of the Management Board, LMT
- Jaroslaw Ponder, Head of the ITU Office for Europe, International Telecommunication Union
- Anselm Fehnker, Senior AI project manager at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg e.V. (ARIC)
- Boniface de Champris, Senior Policy Manager, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe)
Moderated by Laszlo Igneczi, Independent expert.
When: 12:00, October 22
Where: Policy & Strategy Stage
Must-hear panel #4: Pilots to Digitally Resilient Ports: Scaling Innovation Through Regulation, Technology, and Cross-Border Cooperation
Maritime industry innovations are a consistent focus at Techritory, and this year’s forum will be no different. Featuring leaders at the forefront of maritime industry developments and representing Europe’s smartest ports, this panel discussion will explore the critical pathways for transitioning pilot projects into secure, connected, and resilient port operations.
Learn how regulatory programs and industry initiatives can shape the roadmap to digital resilience, explore the current and future impact of AI and data analytics on port monitoring and predictive maintenance, and discover the transformative role of digital twins and automation in terminal operations.
Moderated by Caroline Britz, Journalist, Mer et Marine, and joined by:
- Artūrs Lindenbergs, Head of Innovation Development Division, LMT
- Kaspars Ozoliņš, CEO, LVR Flote
- Andreia Thiel, Head of Strategy, Hamburg Port Authority
When: 11:00, October 22
Where: Innovation & Technology Stage
Must-hear panel #5: Let’s talk about the future of AI use cases
Powered by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency, this panel discussion will shed light on how AI can transform society, business, and yes, even the public sector.
AI experts will discuss what the necessary technological infrastructure is to provide the backbone for society-impacting AI services, as well as use cases in healthcare, tourism, logistics, and more.
- Robert Maguire, Founder, Altruistic AI
- Nineta Polemi, Professor / CTO, UPRC / trustilio
- Artūrs Vasiļevskis, Chairman of the Board at Tilde
- Ali Hantal, Founder & CEO, XR Masters
Moderated by Marios Nicolaou, BD Director, p-NET.
When: 15:00, October 22
Where: Innovations & Technology Stage
Must-hear panel #6: Countdown to Q-Day – Building Europe’s Quantum-Resilient Infrastructure
This panel will address the critical steps and challenges in preparing public and critical infrastructure for the era of quantum computing. Tune in to learn about the implementation of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), with a focus on balancing security demands with scalable network integration.
Additionally, the panelists will explore the integration of quantum technology into telecom infrastructure, driven by advances in computing, control systems, and hardware. They will also tackle the software and system challenges in scaling quantum communications, the path toward a standardized quantum internet, and Europe’s quantum priorities, including investment needs and unresolved technical gaps.
The panel will be moderated by Dean Bubley, Director, Disruptive Analysis, and joined by:
- Leo Trukšāns, Lead Quantum Key Distribution Engineer, LVRTC
- Johanna Sepulveda, Senior Expert, Airbus
- More TBA
When: 14:00, October 22
Where: Innovations & Technology Stage
Must-hear panel #7: Future of Identity – Why yet another Digital Identity?
This must-hear panel will explore the pivotal shift toward eIDAS 2.0 and the evolving role of Digital Identity Wallets in the European Union. The discussion will draw lessons from the successes and shortcomings of previous systems, such as eIDAS 1.0 and existing private solutions, to understand why wallets are needed and what’s changing in digital identity regulation.
The panelists will also seek answers to two key questions: how can countries protect users’ private information while ensuring interoperability across all 27 EU member states, and should governments develop their own wallets, or is a multi-provider approach the way forward?
Moderated by Julia Gifford, CEO at Truesix, and joined by:
- Gatis Ozols, Deputy State Secretary for Digital Transformation, Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development of Latvia
- Riho Kurg, Country Manager – Estonia, Zetes
- Tor Alvik, Director of Professional Affairs at NOBID / DIGDIR
- Madis Ehastu, Policy Officer, DG-CNECT
When: 11:30, October 23
Where: Policy & Strategy Stage
Techritory is organized by the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, powered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. It is created in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union, strategic partners – LMT, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the City of Hamburg, and the golden partner, Latvia State Radio and Television Centre.
The event was financed with the support of the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU.
The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.
