Kurzeme Business Forum to Take Place in Ventspils: “Challenges of the IT Sector in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

Author: Marketing and Tourism Department
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From May 20 to 22, the Kurzeme Business Forum will take place in Ventspils, dedicated this year to the challenges of the IT sector in the age of artificial intelligence. On the first day of the forum, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn about the most pressing issues and solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence and human resources in the IT sector by participating in discussions with industry experts. This day will serve as a foundation for the forum’s subsequent activities, during which students will analyze the identified challenges and develop ideas and practical solutions.

​On the first day of the forum, May 20, the main focus will be on strategic issues and current challenges in the industry. The program includes expert presentations and panel discussions featuring representatives of IT companies, developers of artificial intelligence solutions, cybersecurity specialists, as well as representatives from universities and the public sector. The discussions will focus on topics such as labor market transformation under the influence of AI, the availability of qualified specialists, cybersecurity challenges, and companies’ adaptation to the new technological reality.
On the second day, May 21, the forum will continue with practical work and the promotion of collaboration. The day will begin with the interdisciplinary activity “Like-minded Partners Exchange,” where students will present their ideas, projects, and initiatives, fostering new connections and cooperation among representatives from various fields. Afterwards, students, academic staff, entrepreneurs, and industry experts will work together in joint teams.
The third day, May 22, will be dedicated to refining, presenting, and receiving feedback on the developed ideas. Teams will summarize their work and further refine their solutions.
“The Kurzeme Business Forum is an important platform where education, business, and the public sector come together. Artificial intelligence is already significantly impacting the economy and the labor market, so it is important to identify both risks and development opportunities in a timely manner in order to strengthen the region’s competitiveness,” emphasizes Jānis Vītoliņš, Chairman of the Ventspils City Council.
More information about the forum program and agenda, as well as registration, is available at: https://www.kurzemesbiznesaforums.lv . Participation in the event is possible only with prior registration.
The forum is organized by Ventspils University of Applied Sciences within the framework of the European university alliance COLOURS, which brings together nine regional universities to address challenges relevant to their regions, and by the Ventspils City Municipality in cooperation with the Ventspils Freeport Authority and the Latvian Artificial Intelligence Association.