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!

PRESENTATIONS 

Kārlis Apalups, ALTAS IT< NSTS, Nordic SecTech Summit

Kārlis Apalups

Director of the Academic Master's program "Organization 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, ALTAS IT< NSTS, Nordic SecTech Summit

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, ALTAS IT< NSTS, Nordic SecTech Summit

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, ALTAS IT< NSTS, Nordic SecTech Summit

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, ALTAS IT< NSTS, Nordic SecTech 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 Strazdiņš, ALTAS IT< NSTS, Nordic SecTech Summit

Elviss Strazdiņš

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, BALTA AAS

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 Grantiņš, Rīgas satiksme

Sandris Grantiņš

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

 8.25 - 9.25

Arrival and registration

9.25 - 9.40

Event Opening

9.40  - 10.00
ADAPTING THE NIS2 DIRECTIVE TO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES

Kārlis Apalups

10.00 - 10.20
STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT OF AI IN YOUR ORGANIZATION - BERRIERS, CHALLENGES & THE WAY FORWARD 

Agate Ambulte

10.20  - 10.40
PLAYING WITH THE 5G CLOUD

Sandris Grantiņš

10.40 - 11.00
Coffee break
11.00  - 11.20
HOW NOT TO LOSE MONEY ALREADY DURING PLANNING

Francois Levy

11.20 - 11.40
CIVIL PROTECTION THREATS AT NATIONAL LEVEL - WHAT TO KNOW, THE RISKS & WHAT TO DO

Ilze Jansone

11.40 - 12.00
BEWARE OF THE NIGERIAN PRINCE!

Elviss Strazdiņš

12.00 - 12.20
Coffee break
12.20 - 12.40
RESULTS-ORIENTED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - HOW TO MANAGE RISKS?

Kaspars Rožkalns

12.40 - 13.00
LESSONS LEARNED BY INSURERS FROM REAL LOSSES

Uģis Uškāns

13.00 - 13.30
Panel discussion with all speakers and Q&A
13.30 - 15.00
Break - you can go for lunch during this period, visiting the exhibition area, networking
15.00 - 17.30
 Practical workshops
(*each visitor has an individual program which area he must visit at current time)
17.30 - 19.00
Informal part of the Summit - Networking, Acknowledgements and other surprises

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