Exhibition RIGA COMM 2016

Exhibition RIGA COMM 2016

The Only Baltic Business Technology and Innovation Exhibition “RIGA COMM 2016” is Coming

 

On 20 and 21 October, at the international exhibition centre in Kipsala, the only IT Solution Fair in the Baltics “RIGA COMM 2016” will take place. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with the newest digital solutions for companies of various fields, receive professional consultations, choose the most appropriate products and services for their businesses, try various smart devices and get ideas for future business development.

 

“Work at “RIGA COMM” is in full progress – we are preparing a diverse, interesting and useful event programme, as well as we are creating even closer cooperation with professional organisations of various fields. This year the exhibition will be even wider. To present the newest technologies, products and services in Riga, alongside already known companies, new IT companies from the Baltics and Scandinavia will take part in the exhibition,” reveals the organiser of “RIGA COMM” Andris Breške.

Exhibition news

For the first time the exhibition will be supplemented by the Area of Gadgets, matchmaking “Horizon 2020” and conference of the Internet of Things. Already now several smart devices and items have travelled to Riga, which will be displayed and made available for testing in the Area of Gadgets. “Kisha” – the first smart umbrella in the world, that warns you about expected rain and reminds you about it if you happen to forget it, “Noke” – the smart lock from USA, “Anymote” – the remote control from the USA to remotely control smart devices at home, set of “FoboTire” sensors for controlling car tyre pressure – these are just a few of the smart devices whose usefulness and utilisation options will be revealed by the engineers of the Creative Laboratory of Riga Technical University and JSC “Latvenergo”.

Latvian companies, engineers and enthusiasts as well as the engineers of the Creative Laboratory will also demonstrate their inventions. Similarly, “Make Riga” workshop and “Hackspace Riga” workshop for creative professionals and projects will participate in the exhibition.

For the first time, “RIGA COMM” will host “HORIZON 2020” Matchmaking of Latvia which is organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia within the framework of the Europe Enterprise Network project. “HORIZON 2020” is a Research and Innovation programme of the European Commission, within which businessmen and innovative scientists from Europe meet to find new ideas and cooperation partners. We invite you to participate with the small and medium companies, universities and research centres, who are willing to get involved in any of the “HORIZON 2020” projects and are searching for cooperation partners. Applications are accepted till 12 October 2016: http://h2020riga.een.lv/

In addition, the first conference of Internet of Things in the Baltics will take place within the framework of the “RIGA COMM” exhibition. Internet connection, remote data processing and the existence of corresponding sensors allows any organisation to create smart device systems, with the help of which it is possible to produce and provide services much more effectively and with much better results. How does the Internet of Things change the daily lives of people, the company work, economy in cities or even the entire functioning of a state? What types of opportunities does the Internet of Things create and will create for businessmen? Examples, information and discussions together with representatives of “Samsung”, “Bosh”, “Philips”, “Deloitte Latvia”, “Siemens”, “ABB”, “Libelium” and “Kaspersky” – on 21 October in Kipsala! The content will be especially useful for professionals of various fields, for businessmen and for managers of local governments.

 

Solutions and consultations exactly for you!

Developers of digital solutions, devices and services, producers and representatives from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and other countries will introduce the visitors to their offer and will consult and assist in choosing the most appropriate IT solutions for particular companies or projects. Visitors will be able to compare and assess computer programs and solutions themselves, to meet IT and business professionals at the same place and to initiate negotiations on cooperation for the introduction of new successful products or services. For instance, “Data Security Solutions” will present the latest cyber security solutions, the State Labour Inspectorate will demonstrate the interactive tool “OiRA” designed for risk assessment, “UVA.tools” will offer business solutions for filming, terrain scanning and smart agriculture by using infrared and multispectral cameras, “Viktalla” will offer development and maintenance services for websites and e-commerce websites, design services, etc. Lithuanian companies will be represented in a wider spectrum in comparison with previous years, since this time ICT Association “Infobalt” will participate in the exhibition. Besides, the telecom leader of Libya and the Middle East “Ebtekar Group” will look for cooperation partners in the Baltic states.

Also this year, “RIGA COMM” will offer a Consultation Point for Small and Medium Companies in order to help put small and medium companies in Latvia that represent various fields together in one place, and in a short period of time, receive suggestions prepared by various exhibition participants. In addition, the exhibition will provide companies with the opportunity to compare the approaches and suggestions of various IT companies in person. To receive suggestions from the Consultation Point for Small and Medium Companies, companies are invited to register their request on the exhibition home page by 30 September.

It is only a part of the wide exhibition offer! Taking into consideration the popularity of the Open Stage last year, also this year practical, useful and interesting presentations by experts will take place on it, as well as discussions between practical workers about technologies and business development. The content will be appropriate for businessmen, experts and IT professionals representing the whole spectrum of fields. Therefore, follow the latest news from “RIGA COMM” on the home page: www.rigacomm.com

On 20 October, for the third time already, simultaneously with the exhibition in Kipsala, the annual “RIGA COMM” conference of business innovations will take place.

Exhibition “RIGA COMM” is organised by the International Exhibition Company BT 1.

Follow us: www.facebook.com/RigaComm and www.twitter.com/RigaComm

Location: International Exhibition Centre in Kipsala

Opening hours:
20 October: 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
21 October: 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.

 

Price of a ticket booked in advance is 20 euros: https://rc.ticketforevent.com/lv/

 

Additional information:

Inese Libere, Media Coordinator at BT1

Phone: 67065011, GSM: 29450037,

E-mail: inese.libere@bt1.lv

 

Dace Dambe, Public Relations Project Manager at BT1

Phone: 67067525, GSM: 26410381,

E-mail: dace.dambe@bt1.lv