June 4, 2025, Riga
A high-level conference on the opportunities and challenges of cloud computing in the public sector will bring together experts from the Baltic and Nordic countries, government representatives, and ICT industry professionals. During the conference, experts will discuss the use of cloud computing in public sector in Baltic’s, as well as cyber security aspects, regulation and practical issues.
The conference will feature participation of the Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development of Latvia, high level participants from public sector from Baltics’, industry experts followed by various discussions on cloud adoption, cybersecurity risks, AI challenges and gains. Representatives from Baltic public sector will share their experiences and challenges, while Nordic experts will provide insights into best practices. Panel discussions with cloud service providers will help to shape a constructive discussion, analyzing practical aspects and solutions for security issues. This is a great opportunity to expand knowledge, share experiences, and build new professional connections.
Baltic Cloud Forum will take place on June 4, 2025, from 9:00 – 14:00 at AC Hotel Riga, Dzirnavu street 33.
agenda
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration and coffee |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Conference opening by the Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development of Latvia |
| 9:40 – 9:55 | Opportunities and risks of cloud computing in public sector |
| 9:55 – 10:50 | Baltic states public sector discussion on cloud computing practices and challenges |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | Experience of Scandinavian countries in cloud computing for public sector |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | How to ensure our digital resilience – can we afford not to use public cloud? |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Panel discussion of cloud service providers on practical aspects, risks and solutions to mitigate them |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Conference summary and conclusions |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Coffee and networking |
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