LATVIAN DUAL USE EXPORT FORUM 2026

6 – 7 Sept 2026 | Rēzekne, Latvia

Monday, 7 September 2026 | 10:50 - 11:35

Panel Discussion: Scaling Defence Innovation — Financing, Export Strategies and Paths to Growth

A discussion on how defence and dual-use companies can move from early-stage innovation to international growth and industrial-scale production. Panelists will explore financing options at different stages of development, effective export strategies, approaches to entering new markets and the key decisions that shape a company’s path to scale. 

Moderator: Līva Stūrmane, Chairwoman of the Board, Latvian Exporters Association "The Red Jackets"

Participants: 

  • Liene Gaspažiņa, CEO/Owner, Silmor 

  • Artūrs Vītiņš, Sales and Business Development Manager, Perkons Energy

  • Natālija Lernere, Senior Business Development Manager, Redwire 

  • Andris Baumanis, CEO, UniLab Defence

5 speakers

  • Sr. Business Development Manager

    Redwire Defense Tech Riga

  • CEO

    UniLab Defence

  • Chair of the Board

    Latvian Exporters Association “The Red Jackets”

  • CEO and owner

    Silmor

  • Sales manager

    Perkons Energy