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Events at the Techritory Forum dedicated to the development of quantum technologies

Register for the largest technology and innovation event in Latvia – Techritory – and also attend the events dedicated to the development of quantum technologies.

Deploying advanced national QCI systems and networks through the project “Development of experimental quantum communication infrastructure in Latvia”

October 22, 15.00-18.00
ROOM R, ATTA CENTRE, Krasta street 60, Rīga

  • As Europe prepares for the quantum era, today’s communication systems face growing risks from cyberattacks and the future power of quantum computing. Dependence on non-European technologies further undermines trust in critical digital services and weakens strategic autonomy.

     

    Event program:

     

    Event moderator: Labs of Latvia editor Ieva Treija

    15:00-15:30

    Andulis Židkovs / State Secretary of the Ministry of Transport

     

    Edgars Liepiņš / Ministry of Defence / Director of the Department Information and Communications Technology 

     

    Lauma Sīka / Ministry of Education / Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education and Science

     

    Leo Trukšāns / VAS Latvian State Radio and Television Centre / Project “Development of experimental quantum communication infrastructure in Latvia”

     

    15.30-17.30

    Project partners’ reports on the benefits and achievements of implementing the project

     

    Leo Trukšāns/ LVRTC/ Creation of national-level quantum communication infrastructure systems and networks – project deliverables and challenges

     

    Māris Petrovskis / SIA Tet / technology development expert Māris Petrovskis

     

    Rihards Mukstiņš / SIA Tet / smart services manager

     

    Elīna Kalniņa / University of Latvia / Institute of Mathematics and Informatics / leading researcher

     

    Māris Aleksandrovs / Electronic Communications Office of Latvia / Technical Director

     

    17.30-18.00

    Discussion

     

    Who should attend:

    – Implementing partners and stakeholders from the project
    – Policy & Government representatives
    – Industry & Technology Leaders
    – Critical Infrastructure Operators
    – Academia & Research representatives

     

    Organized by:

     

Quantum Realities:
Building Networks,
Overcoming Challenges,
Expanding Cooperation

October 23, 10.30-12.30
ROOM T, ATTA CENTRE, Krasta street 60, Rīga

  • Quantum technologies are moving rapidly from theory to real-world application, and the Baltic region is beginning to play a role in this transition. As advances in computing, communications, and security accelerate, quantum technologies are emerging as the next strategic frontier that could redefine everything from cryptography to critical infrastructure resilience.

     

    Agenda:

    Event moderator: Labs of Latvia editor Ieva Treija

     

    10.30-10.40

    Memorandum of Understanding and admission of new members/ Evijs Taube / VAS Latvian State Radio and Television Centre / board member

     

    10.45 -11.05

    European Quantum Strategy/
    Sarmīte Mickeviča / Senior Expert in Digitalization, Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Science

     

    11.05-11.25

    Integrated Quantum Entanglement and MDI-QKD Testbed for Quantum-Classical Coexistence / Professor Dr. sc. ing. Jurģis Poriņš / Dr.sc.ing. Rihards Mūrnieks / Riga Technical University

     

    11.25-11.45

    Deploying Quantum Secure Networks in Telecommunications Infrastructures Using NOVA LQ® / Victor Gomis / Director of Business Development / LUX Quanta

     

    11.45-11.55

    When quantum isn’t enough: implementation risks in QKD and PQC / Krišjānis Feldmans/ Possible security / Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

     

    11.55-12.05

    How QKD Interoperability is Achieved — MikroTik Example / Leo Trukšāns/ Latvian State Radio and Television Centre

     

    12.05-12.30

    Closing notes

Be sure to also attend the high-level panel discussion dedicated to quantum technologies: Countdown to Q-Day – Building Europe’s Quantum-Resilient Infrastructure.

Main questions in panel discussion:

  • 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, focusing on investment needs, realistic innovation paths, and unresolved technical gaps.

The panel discussion will also be streamed live at live.techritory.com.