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About Lat.tech
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), an executive agency of the Ministry of Economics of Latvia, recently opened The Latvian office for Innovation and Technology in Brussels (LAT.TECH). LAT.TECH has a specific focus on promoting European cooperation and participation in EU-funded initiatives for the Research and Innovation community in Latvia. The Brussels office will have direct contact with the Latvian business community and a community of Research organizations.
About Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema
Egita is advisor on Innovations, technologies, science, and startups from Latvia for the EU programmes and initiatives
Egita is passionate about promoting Latvia abroad for 20 years in various roles. Experienced head of foreign office. Being a Latvian diplomat, I match Latvian companies and organizations investing in innovation with EU funded programmes in Brussels. Until April 2021 I advised Latvian and Dutch business in the Netherlands. Fields of activity included fostering export, attracting investment and introducing Latvian technology solutions as well as promoting Latvia as a tourism destination.
Being socially active, I realize practical projects to link Latvian talent abroad with Latvian economy. I worked for the European Climate Foundation the European Cultural Foundation and other Non governmental organisations. I was opening new markets for a young and fostering Dutch web communications company, Dijksman.com until February 2010.
Prior to that I was setting up an office and international relationships for Riga City in Brussels. I have an extensive knowledge in European policy making and EU financial instruments especially in areas of regional policy and Competitiveness.
I have obtained a degree in business management and economics with marketing specialization at the University of Latvia.
Passions: networking and setting partnerships, program management, EU affairs, international cooperation, network building, management of the projects and events, liaison on the EU matters.
About Katarina Hartgers
Katarina is a Social Media Strategist, LinkedIn trainer, professional networker, Honorary Consul of Latvia in Amsterdam
Katarina is a graduate Social Media Strategist and I spent many years in the world of business, among other things as Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Latvia (LIAA) in The Netherlands.
My affinity with social media began when I - successfully - put social media to work bringing Latvian products to the attention of the general public.
In 2010 I decided to set up my own company. As a graduate social media specialist I immersed myself in designing and implementing corporate social media strategies.
I work for a number of companies that have contracted me for the management of their social media. I write, publish and monitor social media content for companies. Besides that I teach practical social media workshops with a specialty in LinkedIn training for companies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarinahartgers/
E-mail: katarina@katarina-hartgers.nl