The programme of the 5th World Congress of Latvian Scientists "Research Latvia" is divided into three interdisciplinary and interlinked topics – Science Impact, Green Transition and Digital Transformation – to focus on the analysis and potential solutions of present and future societal and global challenges.
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Visits to Latvian research organizations
Opening Ceremony and Welcome reception
Opening plenary session
Copernicus Day
This session is dedicated to practical workshops on the use of the Copernicus data, sharing the experiences from using Copernicus data in Latvia, including the EO Baltic Governmental platform. Copernicus day will also bring a networking opportunity for representatives from the European Space Agency, the European Commission, other European institutions, industry representatives, and scientists working in the field of Earth observation.
How to transform our “climate-blind” to “climate-smart” energy systems?
11:11:30 How to transform our “climate-blind” to “climate-smart” energy systems?
Speaker:
11:30 - 13:30 Paneldiscussion
Industry 5.0 & Society 5.0
Industry 5.0 & Society 5.0: an interdisciplinary view on the digitalization processes and AI.
Main focus of this plenary will be on questions such as What can we expect from Industry 5.0 in Europe and Latvia? and What kind of changes it could lead to in our society?
What are Science Impacts? Conceptual and Measurement Issues for Latvia
What are Science Impacts? Conceptual and Measurement Issues for Latvia
Are there enough resources for a prosperous Latvia?
9:00-9:30 Key-note speech: Transfer from non-renewable resource use to bioeconomy (green production). Linking Norway’s lessons learned – for Latvia
9:30-10:30 Panel discussion: Smart use of bioresources toward prosperous and safe Latvia.
What Does Science Impact Mean for Young Scientists
Short talks about a career in science from the perspective of young scientists.
Green Transition of the Energy: challenges and opportunities
Presented by speakers selected by the Science Committee from the list of posters authors
Paneldiscussion: Digitalization and a Human
In this session, participants will focus on the future vision of digitalization in Latvia, especially on what technologies and to what extent we will use in the future. Additionally, the focus will also be on what kind of challenges could arise during and after the digitalization processes and how to promote technological development to boost benefits for society.
During the discussion, the participants will also assess the potential of digital technologies in promoting Latvian culture, while highlighting both needs and opportunities in this area.
Utilizing Digitalization: Enhancing Democracy in Latvia
How to Profit Wisely in the Green Economy?
Science that Sells. How science funding and academic regeneration is managed in Estonia; Research Unicorns
Interview with the president of the Estonian Academy of Sciences to get an insight into how science funding and academic regeneration are organised in Estonia and how has Estonia managed its unicorns.
Panel discussion: Science Commercialization and academic regeneration.
Science Slam finals competition
Research Research presentation finals competition (doctoral students)