Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Public Trust in Technologies in the Digital State

​The 84th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia will take place from April 14 to 16, 2026. The conference motto – "University of the Future – Impact-Based Leadership" – emphasizes the role of the university in creating knowledge, developing society, and creating sustainable solutions.

​Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Public Trust in Technologies in the Digital State

​15.04.2026/ House of Science, Jelgavas 3, Riga, Room 104

1. ​9:00 - 9:20

   • ​Implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in Latvia and future policy directions for developing trustworthy AI

     • ​Speaker: Irena Barkane / University of Latvia

2. ​9:20 -9:40

   • ​AI in Higher and Adult Education: Benefits, Risks, and Skill Transformation

     • ​Speaker: Sandra Kalniņa / University of Latvia online

3. ​9:40 -10:00

   • ​ Human-AI interaction

     • ​Speaker: Juris Dzelme / University of Latvia

4. ​10:00 - 10:20

   • ​Technology Acceptance Models for Generative AI in Higher Education

     • ​Speaker: Anna Ansone / University of Latvia

5. ​10:30 -11:00

   • ​Coffee break

6. ​11:00-11:20

   • ​Liability and Legal Challenges in Digital Wellness

     • ​Speaker: Liga Svempe / Riga Stradiņš University

7. ​11:20-11:40

   • ​Re‑Engineering the State: IFR‑Driven, Citizen‑Chosen Autonomous Agents for Public Functions

     • ​Speaker: Oskars Galanders / Tiesību efektivitātes un kvalitātes institūts