​Join us for an Unmanned Defence Systems (UxV) industry webinar, fostering further defence industry cooperation between the Netherlands and Latvia.

​The event is intended for stakeholders across the defence and unmanned-systems ecosystem in the Netherlands and Latvia, including startups, scaleups, established companies, research institutes, and service providers.

​In under two hours, together with 5+ speakers, participants from both countries will get a clear picture of where cooperation can be accelerated – building on strengths on each side and identifying next steps. This remote event builds on the momentum of the first Drone Summit in Riga (2025) and a growing number of partnerships between organisations in both countries.

​Focus Areas

• ​A government national-security and resilience lens on unmanned defence systems

• ​Complementary strengths across the Dutch and Latvian respective ecosystems

• ​Cross-border growth options and support: partnerships and operational set-up opportunities (production, testing, talent) and incentives (soft landing, grants, financing)

• ​Upcoming Drone Summit in Riga, including the Netherlands industry mission to the summit.

​Featured Speakers

• ​Mr Airis Rikvelis, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Latvia.

• ​Mr Daniël Datau, NIDV, Intelligent Autonomous Systems Business Development Manager, on the overview of the Dutch Autonomous Systems industry and collaboration opportunities.

• ​Dr Artis Pabriks, MilTech Latvia, Chairman; Northern European Policy Center, Director, on the Latvian Unmanned Systems industry landscape.

• ​Mr Jēkabs Groskaufmanis, LIAA, Head of the Netherlands Office, on collaborations, Latvian business environment, and respective incentives and opportunities for Dutch companies.

• ​Ms Katja Bassova, Oost NL, Project Manager Trade and Innovate International at Oost NL, on Dutch Trade Mission to the Drone Summit in Riga (May 27, 2026).

​The webinar is hosted by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), co-hosted by Oost NL and the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV), supported by the Embassy of Latvia in the Netherlands, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia, as well as Horizon Flevoland.

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​Registration for this event is open to professionals and requires the use of a valid company email address. Registrations are reviewed, and organisers will confirm attendance by email; registration does not guarantee a spot. By registering, you acknowledge and accept this policy.