
Riga Graduate School of Law and RTU Riga Business School, in collaboration with Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (LMU), Bucerius Law School Hamburg (BLS), and the Institute for Intellectual Property and Market Law at Stockholm University (IFIM), are organizing an international conference on the impact of artificial intelligence on legal frameworks, regulation, and business practices.
Venue: Riga Graduate School of Law, Strēlnieku iela 4A, Riga, Latvia
Date: 28. august, 2025
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: [email protected]