# The Riga Conference

- Dates: September 2026
- Location: Hanzas Perons, Riga, Latvia
- Organiser: NATO StratCom COE
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 42

## About

The Riga Conference is a premier international forum that brings together political leaders, security experts, and scholars from around the globe to discuss pressing security issues and geopolitical challenges.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://rigastratcomdialogue.org/)
- [Agenda](https://rigastratcomdialogue.org/program)

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- Adrian J. Arjun, Consultant
- Alex Cooper, CEO, Electric Twin
- Alistair Wheate, Principal Solution Strategist, Brandwatch
- Amitis Sedghi, Partnerships Manager Europe, BBC Monitoring
- Andrea Rotter, Hanns Seidel Foundation
- Andrew Cheatham, Legal Counsel, Global Guardian and Senior Research Fellow, King's College London
- Dr. Anna Powles, Associate Professor, Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Massey University
- Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia
- Dr. Bo-Jiun Jing, Senior Research Fellow and Programme Manager in Taiwan Studies
- Colonel Brent Hamilton, Strategic Information Operations Planner, U.S. European Command
- Caitlyn Cunningham, Information Environment Assessments Specialist, Accenture Federal Services
- Candace Rondeaux, Professor of Practice, Future Security Initiative
- Dr. Chiyuki Aoi, Director
- Christopher Walker, Vice President, Center for European Policy Analysis
- David Cattler, Founder and Managing Principal, Ironhelm Works
- Dr. Doowan Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, EdgeTheory
- Emerson Brooking, Director of Strategy and Resident Sr. Fellow, Atlantic Council's DFRLab
- Eto Buziashvili, Research Fellow, Atlantic Council’s DFRLab
- Jose Sousa-Santos, Associate Professor of Practice Head, Pacific Regional Security Hub, University of Canterbury
- Kasim Ileri, Head of Strategic Communication and Crisis Management Department

## Where to stay

- **St. Peter's**: 90 m from the venue, 23 Peldu iela, Rīga, LV-1050
- **Garden Palace**: 100 m from the venue, 28 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050
- **Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town**: 140 m from the venue, 4 stars, 25 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rixrlgi-hilton-garden-inn-riga-old-town/)
  - Phone: +371 67108008
- **Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 4 stars, 33 11. novembra krastmala, Rīga, LV-1050
  - Phone: +371 66777862
- **Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel**: 230 m from the venue, 4 stars, 8/10 Minsterejas iela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rixwell.com/orp)
  - Phone: +371 67559790
- **Hestia Hotel Draugi**: 260 m from the venue, 3 Mārstaļu iela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hestiahotels.com/draugi/)
  - Phone: +371 67820200
- **Neiburgs**: 270 m from the venue, 25/27 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.neiburgs.com/)
  - Phone: +371 67115522
- **Justus**: 270 m from the venue, 24 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hoteljustus.lv/)

## What people are saying

- [Keynote Speech at the Riga Conference - 10th October 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpc3YJh6dm0)
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- [The Rīga Conference Future Leaders Forum 2024: Day One](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_qlo04k2C8)
  - 16 OctoberThe Future Leaders Forum, an integral part of the Riga Conference, is designed for young professionals with a strong interest in international rela...

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