Looking back at Techritory, and Ahead to the Future

On October 22–23, Riga once again became the beating heart of Europe’s digital transformation and connectivity ambition, as more than 800 innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders gathered for Techritory Forum 2025: a two-day dialogue under this year’s theme “connected futures are shaped through digital paths”.

Amidst the high-profile speakers including Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže, and Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, senior officials from NATO, ITU, European Commission, and the OECD, this year’s spotlight wasn’t just on the stage, but on the mounting geopolitical tensions reshaping the conversation towards security and resilience. Here, innovation wasn’t just about moving forward—it was about standing guard, proving that in a world on edge, progress and protection must march in step. The gathering became more than a showcase—it was a call to action, proving that in an uncertain world, innovation is as much about protection as it is about progress. Discussions centered on advanced technologies such as drones for surveillance of critical infrastructures, fortified 5G and 6G networks, integrated sensing and communication systems, and the use of AI and quantum computing to defend against evolving threats.

When the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking and its community planned their participation at Techritory this year……..