Riga Graduate School of Law and RTU Riga Business School in collaboration with Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich (LMU) Bucerius Law School, Hamburg (BLS) Institute for Intellectual Property and Market Law, Stockholm University (IFIM)

About the Conference
In an era shaped by artificial intelligence, legal, technological, and economic structures are undergoing rapid transformation, RIGA AI DAY brings together leading scholars and practitioners to explore how law and innovation policy can adapt to the realities of AI-driven change.
Venue: Riga Graduate School of Law, Strēlnieku iela 4A, Riga, Latvia

Morning Session
10:00 – 12:00 Global Aspects of AI Regulation: Intellectual Property, Extraterritoriality & Collective Innovation
This session will examine:

• The erosion of traditional authorship in the digital age

• The EU AI Act in the broader context of global AI governance

• The role of collective innovation and the future of open source in a centralized AI economy

Moderator: Dr. Claudio Rivera (RBS)
Keynote Address: Prof. Dr. Matthias Leistner (LMU)

Speakers: Dr. Lucie Antoine (LMU) and Prof. Dr. Dana Beldiman (BLS)

Q&A Session

12:00 Coffee and refreshments

Afternoon Session

12:45 – 14:00

Expert Panel Discussion: Implementing the EU AI Act – From Legal Framework to Business Practice
With the EU AI Act entering into force in 2025–2026, this session will focus on:

Key implications of the EU AI Act for businesses across member states

• How the Act is being incorporated into Latvia’s national legal framework

• Compliance in practice: ethical implementation, risk assessment, and alignment with regulatory requirements

Moderator: Dr. Edgars Voļskis (RBS)
Speakers: Dr. Alessio Buscemi, Aiga Irmeja, Ēvalds Urtāns and additional expert speakers to be announced.

Q&A Session

14:00 – 15:00

Latvian Support for Enterprises through EDIH and AI Studio This session will provide an overview of the support mechanisms and services available to businesses through the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) and AI Studio. It will focus on practical steps for initiating AI adoption, accessing expert consultations, and leveraging available resources to ensure effective digital transformation and regulatory compliance.

Speakers: Madara Melne-Krūmiņa (EDIH), Kaspars Mezeriņš (RBS)

Q&A Session

15:00 Closing Reception and Networking

PLEASE RESERVE EARLY, SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/7Rg4mvxS3nQYBgeK7 .

Contact: Kalvis.Logins@rgsl.edu.lv