LATVIAN DUAL USE EXPORT FORUM 2026

6 – 7 Sept 2026 | Rēzekne, Latvia

Sunday, 6 September 2026 | 18:30 - 20:00

Latvian Dual-Use Export Forum Opening & Dinner

Opening remarks by: 

Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics of Latvia 
Raivis Melnis, Minister of Defence of Latvia 
Krists Avots, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. 
Laura Štrovalde, Deputy Director, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) 
Christopher Belval, Defense and Security Project Manager, Ville de Sherbrooke 
Līva Stūrmane, Chair of the Board, Latvian Exporters Association "The Red Jackets"

6 speakers

  • Deputy Director

    Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

  • CEO

    Ville de Sherbrooke

  • Minister of Economics

    Ministry of Economics

  • Minister for Defence

    Ministry of Defence

  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister's Office

  • Chair of the Board

    Latvian Exporters Association “The Red Jackets”