Mastercard

Johanna Elvinsson - Head of Strategy, Public Sector & ESG at Mastercard Northern Europe

DECTA
Norberts Millers - Product Owner at DECTA

Learn the real costs and insights from Norberts Millers’ 5-year journey building a global custom payment system from scratch.

In this session, Norberts Millers from DECTA reveals the journey of creating a global payment infrastructure, from a single acquirer setup to full orchestration. He’ll share key insights into scaling, managing risks, and optimizing payments through advanced routing, AI fraud prevention, and adaptive 3DS. A must-see for those looking to understand the real costs and rewards of building a custom payment system.

UX Cam
Jane Leung - Product Marketing Manager at UX Cam

Learn how to connect a simple customer need to your overly complicated SaaS solution — through a good story.

Libernetix
Konstantins Margolis - Co-Founder at Libernetix

TietoEvry
Tapio Vailahti - Head of Innovation & Development, Card Personalization at Tietoevry Banking

Learn how physical payment cards can drive growth, boost brand loyalty, and enhance customer satisfaction in today’s digital world.

In this presentation, you will discover how your bank can harness the power of physical payment cards to drive growth and customer satisfaction. Tapio will explore why physical payment cards remain crucial in today's digital world. He will also discuss how banks can leverage this last physical touchpoint to enhance brand marketing, differentiate themselves, and better meet consumer needs. 

SK ID Solutions
Martins Avens - Service consultant at SK ID Solutions

Explore verifiable credentials in the EUDI wallet with live audience input and real-world use cases.

A brief introduction will be provided on attributes, also known as verifiable credentials, within the context of the EUDI wallet to introduce to the audience what an attribute is. Following this, the audience will be invited to interactively share the types of attributes they personally hold, with the results displayed on a large screen. Using the list of collected attributes, the speaker will draft real-world use cases and practical application, showcasing how organizations can incorporate these results into their daily operations.

PayPulse
Karan Johal - Payments expert and FinTech growth leader

MK Fintech partners
Dr. Kelly Fenech - Partner at MK Fintech Partners

Libernetix
Eriks Petersons - CEO at LIBERNETIX

PSP Lab

Saulius Racevicius

DECTA (Moderator)
Nikita Melnikovs - Board Member at DECTA 

Pearl Latvia
Pavels Koliskins - CCO at Pearl Latvija

Jekaterina Velika - SAP Emarsys Developer at Pearl Latvia

Discover the evolution of CRM and see how AI is transforming customer relationships with automation, smarter decision-making, and live demonstrations!

Explore the revolution of CRM from traditional systems to today’s state.  Uncover how AI is revolutionizing CRM by automating interactions and enhancing decision-making.  Get ready for practical use-cases and real (live) AI demonstrations!

Mastercard
Tuomas Autero - Transfer Solutions at Mastercard Northern Europe
Amartya Biswas - Transfer Solutions at Mastercard Northern Europe

Tuomas and Amartya will be leading a discussion on the fast-evolving cross-border payments landscape with the audience. The purpose of the session is to share experiences on current challenges and emerging opportunities in this space for Baltic and Nordic companies. How will your company benefit from democratization of access to the global financial infrastructure?

Eldigen, Asya.ai, Pitch Patterns

Evalds Urtans -  Founder, AI Researcher at Eldigen, Asya.ai, Pitch Pattern

Practical workshop to set up omni-channel automation for customer service email and chat agents; Fully automate staff training agents; Automated marketing agents; Automated webshop content agents. Also includes an introduction to RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems to enable LLMs (Large Language Models) to work with private business data in a secure environment, even on-premises.

Mastercard
Johanna Elvinsson - Head of Strategy, Public Sector & ESG at Mastercard Northern Europe

Donara Barojan-Vera - Head of Government Engagement for the Baltics and Finland at Mastercard

EPI
Piotr Jan Pietrzak - New Markets Lead at European Payment Initiative
Chris Scheuermann - Country Relationship Management Lead at EPI

Join Chris and Piotr for a live demo of cross-border Wero payments, featuring real-time transactions across EU banking apps.

DECTA
Gabriel Stefanak - Payments Expert, DECTA

Explore DECTA’s digital banking solutions with Gabriel Stefanak, covering crypto, AI, and scalable strategies for modern financial transformation.

Gabriel Stefanak from DECTA presents essential digital banking solutions to meet evolving financial demands. Covering crypto integration, AI, cloud computing, and core features like onboarding and payments, this session explores how DECTA’s end-to-end solutions drive speed, security, and scalability. Discover strategies for in-house vs. outsourced development and the benefits of DECTA’s white-label options for seamless digital transformation.

Cecilie Fjellhøy - Spokesperson & Activist from Tinder Swindler Netflix Documentary

Nex
Jason Li - Global Head of Business Development at NeX eCommerce Hub

Plusius - CCO at Plusius

Martijn Schneider

This presentation explores how integrating logistics and global payment solutions, powered by Fintech, can significantly enhance cross-border eCommerce efficiency. By examining key innovations and real-world applications, we’ll demonstrate how seamless coordination between logistics and payments improves customer experience and simplifies international trade. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming the unique challenges of global eCommerce through strategic integration.

Madara Comestics
Lotte Tisenkopfa-Iltnere - Co-Founder at Madara Cosmetics

Monaro
Normunds Vucans - Strategist, Data Analyst at Monaro
Intars Jomants - Performance Wizzard at Monaro

Ness-solution
Jānis Karāns - CEO at NESS Solutions

Jānis explores digital communication's untapped potential for boosting sales and customer care, highlighting trends and future tech like RCS.

In his presentation, Jānis will provide valuable insights into the realities of digital communication, drawing from his day-to-day interactions with businesses. He will highlight the untapped potential available to enhance sales and customer care, offering guidance on how to identify and leverage these opportunities to reach our goals. Additionally, Jānis will discuss current communication trends and explore emerging technologies, including RCS (Rich Communication Services), to equip us with a forward-looking perspective.

Mastercard
Mikko Kairtamo - Head of Finland and Baltic regions for Merchant & Corporates at Mastercard

Bolt
Mikhail Shcheglov - Group Product Manager at Bolt

Discover how a collaborative approach, powered by AI, improved e-scooter safety and parking ecology in urban areas, moving beyond the limitations of heavy regulation.

Heavy regulations benefit no one - neither the city, nor the user and the business. An alternative paradigm is to build a collaboration. A case study on how we leveraged AI to improve the safety and parking ecology for e-scooters in our cities of presence.

For all participants

Move from table to table with two minutes to introduce yourself, exchange business contacts, and spark new connections!

Join us for Business Speed Dating, a fast-paced networking session where participants from various companies will have the chance to connect and exchange business contacts. In just two minutes per table, you'll introduce yourself, share your details, and then move on to the next person, maximizing networking opportunities in a short time. It’s a fun, efficient way to meet potential partners, clients, or collaborators and build connections that can drive future business.

Right after the Business Speed Dating session, join us for an exciting evening of networking, games, and music!

• Location: At the conference venue
• Drinks Partnered by BumbuRums: First-come, first-served with a limited number of complimentary drinks.
• Program: Enjoy games, live entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere to wind down after a day full of insights.

Coreestate
Kristaps Cuders - CEO & Co-founder at Coreestate

Upwood
Lauris Borodovskis - CEO at Upwood

FU Capital
Matiss Ansviesulis - Founder of FU Capital

DECTA (Moderator)
Šarlote Leikuma - Business specialist at DECTA

MK Fintech Partners
Dr. Kelly Fenech - Partner at MK Fintech Partners

Gravity Team
Kriss Pujats - Co-Founder and CTO at Gravity Team

Anateqs
Ana Tralle - Founder and CEO at ANATEQS

In this interactive session, you'll face real-life data scenarios requiring quick decisions, just like managers and C-level executives. Make your choices, then gain expert insights into how AI and data tools could optimize these decisions. Get practical tips, hints, and a showcase of powerful tools to elevate decision-making in real-world business situations.

Airbaltic
Arturs Garais - Web3 Project Lead at AirBaltic

Discover how airBaltic is transforming customer loyalty with Web3 technology, creating a secure, engaging, and future-ready rewards program that redefines the travel experience.

deBLOCKING

Armin Konjalic - Founder at deBLOCKING

Gain insights from one of the early adopters of Bitcoin and an expert in crypto solutions

Crassula 

Aleksandrs Novozenovs - Co-CEO, Co-Founder at Crassula

Dukascopy 

Dr. Alexander Suhobokov - Senior Vice President, Fintech Solutions at Dukascopy

Nexpay

Sofian Berrahal - CEO at Nexpay

This session, will explore strategic decision-making for fintechs poised for scaling: Should you rely on a third-party White Label Core Banking provider, build your own infrastructure, or adopt a hybrid approach? We'll examine the pros, cons, and key considerations of each path, focusing on speed to market, cost efficiency, control, scalability, and innovation potential. Real-world case studies will illustrate these options, guiding fintechs in making informed, strategic choices.

Latvijas Banka
Marine Krasovska - Head of Fintech Supervision Department at The Bank of Latvia

Sorainen
Agneta Rumpa - Senior Associate at Sorainen

Primex
Mustafa Baltaci - CEO, Cofounder at Primex

LBAA (Moderator)
Reinis Znotins - Executive Director at LBAA

Findanode
Olga Zorova - Communications Director at FindaNode

In this session, I will guide you through the essentials of building a standout personal brand on LinkedIn. We’ll explore creative content strategies, storytelling, and how to engage beyond just posting—think comments, networking, and meaningful connections.

You’ll get practical tips on how to balance authenticity with strategy, and we’ll do a live LinkedIn profile audit with actionable feedback. Plus, I’ll share a list of AI tools to boost your LinkedIn game.

Mastercard
Tanja Wesén - VP Security Solutions at Mastercard Northern Europe

Alberto López González - VP, Security Solutions Product Lead

During this session, you will learn about how Mastercard is making use of the latest AI technology to prevent financial crime and identify network fraud. We will showcase a few of the Mastercard latest solutions. Presenting a success case in the UK where Mastercard's solution has enabled us to save £100 million annually by identifying instant payment fraud and scams. Finally, we will explain how Mastercard supports the ecosystem in identifying money laundering activities with a new solution already available.

94n Digital
Alex Tkacovs - Cofounder, Head of Ecommerce at 94n Digital

Simone Paridini - Founder, CEO at 94n Digital

We’re diving into key eCommerce challenges for 2025, from cutting warehouse costs and optimizing product mixes to enhancing customer experience and building brand trust. Our paid media strategies will cover ways to boost sales, leverage data insights, and manage rising CPCs. With real case studies, we’ll explore solutions at both business and product levels, including delivery improvements, forecasting, and data tracking to drive growth in an increasingly competitive market.

SAP
Sven Haiges - Tech Strategist, SAP CX Intelligence & Incubation at SAP

This workshop provides a hands-on exploration of SAP NFT Management. Participants will learn how to easily create an NFT collection, add it to a blockchain, and distribute it. The workshop will also cover integration with SAP Emarsys for styling NFT claim emails and automating NFT-related events. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview and practical tips for using SAP's NFT Management solution to launch your own NFTs. There will also be time for a Q&A to get all your questions answered.

SAP Emarsys

Darron Gregory - Solutions Director EMEA at SAP Emarsys

As customers are expected to be treated in a more personalized manner regardless in which channel. Therefore, SAP is going towards a Channel-less Vision, that dives into the data, that delivers a channel-less experience to the customer.  

agiletransformer.com 

Vladimirs Ivanovs

"All learning is about experience, everything else is just information" Albert Einstein

We have to learn so many new things nowadays. Do we know how to take good care of ourselves? How to make learning stick?

Come to experience some neuroscience-based activities, and arm yourself with six principles of effective learning from the Training from the Back of the Room approach.

Microsoft
Renate Strazdina - National Technology Officer Central Europe and Central Asia at Microsoft

Latvijas Banka

Marine Krasovska - Head of Fintech at Lavijas Banka

Guna Janelsiņa - Senior Legal Advisor at Latvijas Banka

Eleonora Bušmane-Zvaigzne - Chief Supervisory Expert at Latvijas Banka

Elena Srebnija - Senior Supervision Expert at the Latvijas Banka

Delve into crucial regulatory topics with the Bank of Latvia, including crypto asset regulation and licensing, current regulatory expectations, the implications of the upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) effective from January 2025, and the integration of AI in financial services. This session offers essential insights for navigating the regulatory landscape and leveraging emerging technologies in the financial sector.

Ervy
Kristaps Vergins - Co-Founder at Ervy

Discover key insights on launching an AI journey, from challenges to successes, and learn how AI empowers employees to boost efficiency and growth.

In this keynote, we'll uncover the essential truths every business should know before starting their AI journey. Highlighting both its triumphs and obstacles, we'll share practical insights from Ervy's experience in transforming corporate learning. Discover how AI equips employees with tools to boost efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

Graip.AI

Sergey Jermakov

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity for businesses seeking to stay competitive and drive growth. In this session, we will demystify AI for business leaders, sharing practical, real-world strategies to harness its potential. Using Graip.AI powered use cases, we will demonstrate how AI can streamline operations, personalize customer experiences, and boost revenue, all while maintaining efficiency. 
Whether you’re an AI novice or exploring advanced implementations, this session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to start leveraging AI for measurable business success.

Holders.io
Egor Avertisov - CBDO, CoFounder at Holders.io

Discover the advantages of non-custodial payment cards, merging blockchain security with traditional payment convenience. This session covers why they're essential, how they enhance user control, and when to integrate them into your payment strategy—straight from the experts at Holders. Ideal for those looking to innovate in fintech and digital payments.

KPMG
Una Petrauska - Managing Partner, Attorney at KPMG Latvia

Artificial intelligence has become a part of our daily lives, and now it’s transforming the way we do business. From automating tasks to generating content, we all use different AI tools. But this raises an important question: who really owns AI generated content?

PeakAce
Julia Riml - Director New Business at Peak Ace AG

Discover how to monitor and optimize your brand’s AI visibility in chatbots and assistants with real-time insights and strategies from Julia’s interactive session.

As AI chatbots and assistants become the key middleman between consumers and brands, monitoring your brand’s share of voice has never been more essential. In this interactive session, Julia will guide you through the evolving landscape of AI brand monitoring, sharing fascinating findings from Peak Ace’s studies in the e-commerce and fintech sectors. Through real-time exercises and polls, you’ll discover whether your brand is visible in AI-powered conversations and explore strategies to track and optimise your brand’s presence across platforms like ChatGPT. Come ready for an interactive experience and leave with actionable insights for your brand’s AI visibility.

Printful
Niks Evalds - Head of Product at Printful

Explore how AI tools are reshaping eCommerce and how Printful uses data to simplify decision-making for global merchants.

In this session we'll explore how AI-driven tools are transforming the ecommerce landscape, and how Printful is leveraging data to simplify decision making for merchants around the world.

SAP, Pearlgroup, airBaltic, DECTA, Crassula

Collect all 4 NFTs at ECOM'21 by scanning participating booth QR codes for a chance to win in our the raffle!

Join the NFT Treasure Hunt for a chance to win big! Throughout the two days of ECOM'21, explore participating company booths to find QR codes linked to exclusive NFTs. Scan and collect all 4 NFTs by visiting each booth to complete your collection. Once you've gathered all 4, you’ll automatically enter a raffle to win a special prize! Open to all attendees, this is a fun way to engage with top companies, explore their offerings, and dive into the world of NFTs. Happy hunting!

Interpid Fox
Roman Zilber - CEO and CoFounder at Interpid Fox

Deniss Skokovs - CPO and CoFounder at Interpid Fox

Mintos
Inese Lazdovska - Management Board Member at Mintos

Sonarworks
Martins Popelis - Co-Founder, CPO at Sonarworks

Ugis Springis -  Insurance IT solutions, Core Insurance management at  Proof IT

Mitigate AI Services

Edvīns Elferts

KPMG (moderators)
Ricards Fomrats - Head of Technology Transfomration 

Wrap up ECOM'21 with an epic celebration - Come join us as we celebrate the vibrant fintech and e-commerce community - let’s make connections, share ideas, and most importantly, dance the night away! 💃🕺

Where: Soda Club Riga

Partners: Organized in collaboration with Fintech Riga Club and supported by Dukascopy Bank SA, Finchecker, Crassula, Transferra, and Nexpay.