Main stage speakers
Meet thought leaders, innovators in their field and game changers from a variety of industries. These brilliant minds will stimulate discussions and generate new ideas. Stay tuned for the big reveal that promises to take our upcoming event to unprecedented heights!
Kārlis Apalups
Director of the Academic Master's programme "Organisation Security Management", Turiba University; Head of the Security Company Group "ZEVS"
Security professional with over 9 years of industry experience. He believes in a future where physical and cyber security will merge and wants Latvia to be a European leader in security innovation. Focuses on physical security as well as cyber and information security. Media "About Security!" founder, head of the security company group "ZEVS" and director of the master's study program "Organisation Security Management" at Turiba University. Kārlis has studied both in Latvia and abroad, but has built his career in the security of law enforcement agencies, diplomatic missions and private organisations.
Agate Ambulte
Head of Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence, Riga Stradiņš University
IT professional with 8 years of programming experience and 5 years of experience in managing organisations. Agate is currently specialising in the strategic implementation of AI in organisations, running generative AI training and strategy sessions. Agate is a Digital Transformation AI Manager at RSU, IT Education and Development Advisor at Liepaja Municipality, as well as a daily manager of various IT projects and community events. Agate will share her vision on how to implement MI solutions in organisations, where to start and where to continue.
Kaspars Rožkalns
Chairman of the Board UPB Nams
Kaspars heads one of the leading Latvian construction companies UPB Nams, specialising in the design and construction of technologically complex facilities. Kaspars is also a member of the Council of the Latvian Security and Defence Industries Federation (DAIF) and Head of the Infrastructure Committee, as well as a lecturer at RTU Riga Business School. Previously, he was also Director of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), and has also gained experience in other managerial positions.
Francois Levy
Business Development Director EMEA at Digifort Global
A seasoned
expert in the security sector with over 25 years of unparalleled experience.
Renowned for their expertise in Video Management Systems (VMS), our speaker
brings a wealth of knowledge, insights, and real-world strategies to the
summit. Join us as we delve into the future of security technology with a
visionary leader who has consistently shaped the landscape of the industry.
Don't miss the chance to learn from the best at this year's summit!
Ilze Jansone
Expert, Civil Protection and Operational Information Department, Riga City Municipality
Ilze graduated from the College of Fire Safety and Civil Protection and RTU Faculty of Engineering and Economics with a qualification of fire safety and civil protection engineer. She has 9 years of experience as a Fire Safety and Civil Protection Inspector at the Riga Regional Department of the State Fire Service, 4 years of experience as a Fire Safety and Civil Protection Specialist at JSC "Grindeks", 4 years of experience as a Firefighter Technician at the National Air Force. Currently works as an expert in the Civil Protection Division of the Civil Protection and Operational Information Department of the Riga State Municipality. Ilze's life motto - No one can save yourself but you!
Elviss Stradziņš
Founder of the Digital Security Centre and technology enthusiast
Software engineer with 18 years of programming experience. Much of his career has been spent in the security industry. In his spare time, he is a keen researcher of fraud schemes, often talking to fraudsters on the phone and corresponding with them on social networks. Elvis is also contacted daily by victims of fraud, from whom he learns the latest scam techniques. Elvis aims to research and explain these schemes to help people avoid them. He regularly films and publishes informative videos on social media, and trains various public authorities, including law enforcement agencies, as well as private companies.
Uģis Uškāns
Head of Legal Property and Guarantee Underwriting at BALTA (Insurance Joint Stock Company)
17 years of experience in insurance, including more than 10 years of experience in property insurance product management at Latvia's leading insurance company BALTA. Involved in the settlement of the largest insurance claims in Latvia, applying the lessons learned to improve the assessment of property security from an insurer's perspective.
Sandris Granti
Head of IT at Rīgas satiksme
Sandris is leading the development of digital solutions and maintenance of the company's technological infrastructure. He specialises in IT solutions for public transport, successfully implementing projects such as the development of the QR ticketing system, the implementation of real-time data for both street boards and virtual boards for Riga Traffic passengers, and improvements to transport planning and management using Cloud Computing services. Sandris is focused on innovation, efficiency and close collaboration between departments to ensure that technology solutions help achieve the company's strategic goals. Under his leadership, the company has implemented state-of-the-art systems that contribute to resource optimisation and improve the quality of service on a daily basis. In his spare time, he enjoys adrenaline-related hobbies such as scuba diving, motorbike riding and downhill skiing.
Main stage program
Arrival and registration
Event Opening
Elviss Starzdiņš