“PRE-MIDSUMMER INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM MEET-UP 2025”
🚀 Pre-MidSummer Innovation Ecosystem Meetup 2025
📅 Date: June 20, 2025
📍 Location: The Intelligent Space, Zunda Towers – 20th floor
🕒 Time: Doors open at 15:00 | Program starts at 15:30
🎟️ Entry: Free with RSVP confirmation (👉 QR code required)
👥 Main Event Capacity: 60 participants (advance registration essential)
🍷 Afterevent: 19:30–23:00 at a secret location in Old Town (ticketed, limited to 30 guests)
🌿 Organised by: EIT Community Latvia, Commercialization Reactor, and ESA BIC Latvia
🎛 Co-hosted by: Innovation Nexus & Qsentinel
🤝 Supported by: Intelligent Space
As the solstice nears, we gather high above Riga for an afternoon that’s not only inspiring — but highly actionable.
This year’s Pre-MidSummer Meetup is an exclusive, insight-rich gathering designed for innovators, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem allies to align, exchange tools, and prepare for what’s next on Europe’s digital and innovation frontier.
Expect practical insights, real-world support instruments, and strategic direction on how to stay at the forefront of digital sovereignty, innovation policy, and deep tech development.
Whether you're a founder, policymaker, investor, or ecosystem catalyst — this is where crucial conversations meet actionable know-how.
📌 Please note: seats are limited to 70 participants, and admission is based on confirmed registration. Be sure to register early to secure your place.
🗓️ Agenda
15:30 – 15:35
🔹 Anton Adamovitch — Managing Partner, Commercialization Reactor | EIT Community Officer Latvia
Opening & Welcome: Vision for Innovation Ecosystem Alignment
15:35 – 15:50
🔹 Marija Plotniece — National Contact Point for Horizon Europe (EIC, EIE, EIT & RI)
“NCP's Summer Update: Opportunities, New & Future Programs. Vision 2025 and Beyond”
(with Q&A)
A forward-looking roadmap of EU programs and funding streams — straight from the source.
15:50 – 16:05
🔹 Bernard Knijff — Founder, President of the Board, Qsentinel
“Data Sovereignty – Why It Matters to You & How to Start Now”
Why the future of innovation depends on trusted data infrastructure — and how to begin building it today.
16:05 – 16:20
🔹 Angelina Bekasova — Space & Innovation Policy Senior Expert, Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia
“Orbits of Power: Satellites Between Status Symbols and Data Sovereignty”
A sharp look at how Europe’s space ambitions and policy framework shape the digital realm.
16:20 – 16:45
💬 Featured Dialogue: “Data Sovereignty Cannot Wait”
An unscripted fireside-style exchange between:
🔹 Anton Adamovitch, Bernard Knijff & Angelina Bekasova
A deeper discussion on why Europe must act now — with insights on tools, timing, and tactical priorities for startups, governments, and civil society.
16:45 – 17:00
🔹 Lev Lapkis — Manager, ESA BIC Latvia | Board Member, Latvian Space Industry Association
“Opportunities for Talent in Latvia”
Where space meets opportunity — a practical look at how talent, entrepreneurship, and ESA BIC support mechanisms converge in Latvia’s innovation landscape.
17:00 – 19:00 — Community Networking & Summer Vibes
Fuel the conversation with curated wines, light bites, and a mellow soundscape.
This is your chance to connect directly with speakers and hosts, explore practical instruments in depth, and become part of a community driving sovereignty, security, and innovation forward — together.
🍷 After 19:30 – Secret After-Event Gathering
Following the main event, confirmed guests are invited to a private after-event wine evening in a secret location in Old Town Riga.
Expect mellow music, a refined selection of wines, and continued high-quality conversation in a relaxed, intimate setting.
🎫 Limited to 30 participants | Ticket required (available only to confirmed main event attendees)
Let’s gather. Let’s align. Let’s raise a glass — to digital sovereignty, shared vision, and a solstice worth celebrating.🌞🍷