Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: October 17, 2024
Program Ends: October 18, 2024
Location(s)
Latvia Online
Hybrid format
Overview
The Rīga Conference is an annual meeting of regional and international experts in foreign policy and defence, academics, journalists, and business representatives, promoting the discussion and assessment of issues affecting the transatlantic community. Convening in the Latvian capital since 2006, the conference has become a recognised annual tradition in the region.
The Rīga Conference 2024 will be taking place on the 17th and 18th of October, 2024. This year’s conference is organised in a hybrid format: with a limited number of participants in person and a wider audience online in order to ensure maximum safety and flexibility for all participants and speakers.
Explore highlights from previous years here and follow the upcoming information on the webpage and in our social media channels to find the latest information on speakers, agenda and much more!
Details
History – over the course of the last decade
The Rīga Conference takes pride in itself as the meeting place of local and global elites since its inception in 2006. In the past, we have been honored with the presence of countless heads of state, heads of government, ministers, NATO and EU officials, and ambassadors – from all around the world. In addition to the extensive list of speakers, over 500 participants attend the conference every year, listening to and interacting with high-level policy makers.
Over the course of the last decade, The Rīga Conference has built a reputation across the region. Highlights have included having the Prime Ministers of Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland together in the same room to discuss economic growth in a time of austerity; the presentation by Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in 2008 and the address by President of the United States George W. Bush in 2006.
About Riga
Founded in 1201, Rīga offers its visitors a vast historical heritage and modern dynamism that is unparalleled. Throughout history the city has played an important role in the Baltic Sea region, and was the largest city for a long period of time and still remains an important shipping hub to this day.
The constant flow of people and ideas make the city a robust and innovative centre, housing dozens of creative quarters, filled with excellent cafes and restaurants, start-ups and stores. Culture plays an important role in Rīga and was the European Capital of Culture in 2014. This modern city continues to thrive, whilst keeping its historical charm intact.
Old Town – the historic centre of Rīga and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – provides views for a stunning stroll at any time of the day. Rīga offers something for everyone, and possibly the reason why many refer to it as the city of inspiration.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
- 18 – 30 years old
- Interest in foreign policy and security issues
- Highly motivated and open-minded
- Fully available for the entire program duration
- Fluent in English
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
October 17, 2024
Program ends:
October 18, 2024
Program Starts: October 17, 2024
Program Ends: October 18, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
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