Stories from Riga TechWeek
Riga TechWeek 2025: Nearly 1,000 Attendees from 10+ Countries
The experiment worked. When Riga TechWeek launched its MVP edition from August 25-30, 2025, the question wasn’t just whether people would show up—it was whether
Proof of Chill: 300 Blockchain Leaders Gather at Seaside Mixer
On August 28, 2025, as Riga TechWeek neared its conclusion, 300 leaders from the crypto, fintech, and blockchain industries gathered at a waterfront restaurant for
Files.fm’s Open Doors: Oversubscribed, Ideas Exchanged, New Customer Signed
Sometimes the best outcome of an event isn’t planned. When Files.fm (known locally as Failiem.lv) hosted their “Business Afternoon” open doors event during Riga TechWeek
Tech Sandbox: How Rīgas 1. slimnīca Is Breaking Healthcare’s Stereotype
When you think of hospitals, “cutting-edge tech hub” might not be the first image that comes to mind. Rīgas 1. slimnīca wants to change that.
LIAA Previews New Entrepreneur Support Initiatives
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) brought practical value to Riga TechWeek 2025 with an info session that went beyond typical conference content—previewing
Athletes, Investing, and the Rise of Sporttech in Latvia
Sports and Technology: A Growing Intersection Riga TechWeek 2025 featured multiple events at the intersection of sports and technology—a signal that this sector is gaining
Film Industry × Technology: Latvia’s Opportunity in Hybrid Production
On August 25, 2025, Riga TechWeek kicked off with a panel discussion that asked a provocative question: Can Latvia position itself as a global destination
Talent, Technology & Finance: Opening Day at Āgenskalna tirgus
When Riga TechWeek 2025 opened on August 25, it didn’t start in a conventional conference center. Instead, the opening day unfolded at Āgenskalna tirgus—Riga’s historic