Techritory Podcast

Keynote speech by Marko Mišmaš, Incoming Chair 2026, BEREC

Keynote speech - Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director, Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

Keynote speech by Mohamed AlSharhan, Managing Director, World Governments Summit Organization

Emerging AI use cases in areas like autonomous agents, tourism, logistics, healthcare, and public service automation — beyond the standard AI narratives. Next-gen AI architectures, exploring how cutting-edge models are built, deployed, and scaled. The connectivity backbone required to support AI-driven systems—real-time data exchange, edge computing, and intelligent network orchestration. The soci...

The evolving landscape of drone warfare and defense, examining both the protection against drone attacks and the defense of drones themselves. Current threats, strategic innovations, and emerging technologies shaping drone security. Countermeasures from the domains including cyber, electronic warfare, and machine learning. Bernhards Blumbergs, Lead cybersecurity expert, CERT.LV Gorazd Mirkovski, P...

Digitalization as a driver of sustainable growth. How can digital tools boost efficiency and innovation while also advancing environmental and social goals? Competitiveness through responsibility. Why combining digital innovation with sustainability builds resilience, attracts talent, and earns customer and investor trust. How are public and private sector currently approaching digitalization and...

How can digital technologies serve as tools for diplomacy and international cooperation? Should Europe push for greater digital independence, or is collaboration with global tech giants as well as other regions of the world inevitable? How does the European Union balance their interests and workings with geopolitical pressures? How effective are digital sanctions as economic tools, and do they hav...

What are the technologies that our speakers are focusing at the moment in their organizations, where should our attention and funding be pointed at? In a world of rapid technological change, how can we ensure that digital transformation makes societies safer, not more vulnerable? Technology is often seen as a tool for growth, but increasingly it is also becoming a tool for competition and control....

Why choose a private 5G network over Wi-Fi or a public mobile network? What specific use cases justify the investment? The open networks movement seems to be slowing in public networks but gaining traction in private ones—why is that, and what does it mean for future deployments? Can operators of venues, campuses, or ports monetize premium connectivity services in new ways? Are private networks a...

In this exclusive session, the new book “Cybersecurity in Latvia: Forging Resilience amidst Emerging Threats” will be launched. Following the presentation of the book, authors of the book will discuss the main questions: How military-grade global cyber threats translate into everyday digital risks, and why collective international efforts are vital to address them What it takes to develop a digita...

Has 5G underdelivered—or has the real challenge been the industry’s failure to monetize its capabilities? Can upcoming innovations like 5G Advanced, network slicing, and private networks redeem the current narrative around 5G? As connectivity expands beyond traditional telecom, has the mobile industry been too complacent in adapting to its new role within the broader digital ecosystem? Will Townse...

Quantum key distribution in public and critical infrastructure, balancing security demands with scalable network integration. Integration of quantum tech into telecom infrastructure, driven by advances in computing, control systems, and hardware. Software and system challenges in scaling quantum communications and the movement toward a standardized quantum internet. Europe’s quantum priorities, fo...

Efficient use of spectrum by mobile and satellite operators while ensuring long-term sustainability and coexistence. Sovereignty in a multi-operator, multi-orbit world, addressing the geopolitical risks of over-reliance on a single satellite provider. Direct-to-device capabilities and how infrastructure can efficiently serve commercial, governmental, and defense needs. Regulatory complexities, inc...

What pathways exist to scale innovations from pilot projects into secure, connected, and resilient ports? In what ways can regulatory programmes and industry initiatives shape the roadmap toward digital resilience? Where are AI and data analytics already transforming port monitoring and predictive maintenance, and what comes next? How are digital twins and automation changing terminal operations?...

What are emerging use cases in rural areas, and how do they justify the cost of infrastructure? What innovative models — beyond traditional subsidies — can make rural 5G commercially viable, and how can policy and regulation support long-term value creation rather than short-term cost recovery? Can cross-border collaboration in the region provide scalable models? What role do public-private partne...

Digital sectors that will play a dominant role in 2030+ (6G, AI, cloud/edge, chips, satellite) Digital sectors that Europe holds a world-leading position and how to maintain it. Digital sectors where Europe has a weak position and what can be done to improve it Micro-electronics / chips / semiconductors Cloud Devices AI Which of these technologies will play a major role for 6G R&I and deployme...

Which AI applications are already or soon will be delivering economic or public value in the Nordic-Baltic region? AI Standartization in the context of international cooperation. What policy tools are most urgently needed to support responsible AI scaling? Laszlo Igneczi, Independent expert Juris Binde, President & Chairman of the Management Board, LMT Jaroslaw Ponder, Head of the ITU Office f...

How can the next generation of data centres align with Europe’s green transition goals without limiting digital growth and innovation? How can public policy help balance energy stability with the rapid growth of data centres and AI infrastructure? How can data centres design for long-term sustainability, beyond just energy efficiency? Beyond AI—what other emerging technologies or industries are dr...

Response to recent incidents such as cable disruptions in the Baltic Sea and drone intrusions near critical sites—distinguishing between accidental and deliberate threats. Vulnerabilities across domains, including physical, digital, and aerial infrastructure, and the evolving nature of hybrid threats in the Nordic-Baltic region. Response strategies—from prevention and real-time incident management...

What can we learn from the successes and shortcomings of previous identity systems, such as eIDAS 1.0 and existing private solutions? The evolving role of digital identity wallets within the broader context of eIDAS 2.0—why they are needed, what’s changing in digital identity regulation, and how these developments will affect individuals, businesses, and governments. How can we protect users’ priv...

How do defence planners navigate the dilemma between investing in next-generation technologies versus proven, traditional capabilities—and what are the risks of overcommitting to either path? What role should data infrastructure (e.g. battlefield cloud, satellite links, secure 5G) play in shaping the next generation of defence capabilities—and what are the risks of digital fragility? In a world wh...

Fostering the 5G ecosystem. Preparing for 6G with a vision and future use cases. Looking at research, infrastructure investment and the regulatory framework.

Applications of XR Technologies in Tourism – virtual tours, interactive exhibits, and location-based mixed-reality applications. How digital twins enable cultural preservation efforts, remote access to heritage sites, and virtual restoration projects that safeguard cultural heritage. The importance of collaboration and partnerships between stakeholders in the XR ecosystem, including government age...

Short overview of Remote Operating Centres – benefits and potential use-cases of the technology. Technological challenges of establishing Remote Operating Centres. Regulatory considerations in establishing Remote Operating Centres. What kind of regulatory frameworks are there already and what should regulatory agencies be working on in the future? The role of 5G and high-speed connectivity in enab...

Examination of existing funding programs, grants, and incentives aimed at supporting digital innovation and technology adoption in European industries. The effectiveness of existing funding mechanisms and exploring potential areas for improvement. The importance of funding in driving digital innovation and fostering growth within European industries. How access to funding can enable startups, SMEs...