An annual event exploring the intersection of technology, digital rights, and startup innovation in Riga. Features discussions on internet freedom, data sovereignty, and civic tech alongside startup showcases.
Attracts a mix of policy makers, activists, and tech entrepreneurs from across the Baltics.
Riga, Latvia
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