The 57th conference of the Latvian Data Network School (LDS), which will take place on May 28–29 at the “Lielupe by Semarah Hotels” in Jūrmala, will bring together leading IT experts, enthusiasts, and innovation specialists. The conference will focus on the latest cybersecurity trends, infrastructure innovations driven by artificial intelligence, and the evolving demands of the industry.
Cybersecurity and InnovationDuring the conference, special attention will be given to cybersecurity solutions for businesses (Security Operations Center), highlighting effective strategies and tools to combat constantly evolving cyber threats and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the IT sector.
• Key sessions: vendor demonstrations from leading industry companies; open panel discussions on infrastructure challenges.
• Networking opportunities: one-on-one meetings with experts among more than 200 professionals; hands-on experience with digital transformation tools.
The LDS 57th conference has become an annual community platform where those responsible for corporate and public-sector IT security systems find reasons for dialogue. The conference serves as a platform for inspiration and growth for anyone looking to enhance their IT knowledge, improve business process efficiency, strengthen corporate cybersecurity, and optimize costs intelligently. IT solution specialists from Check Point, Cohesity, HPE, Trend AI, Schneider Electric, VMware, Splunk, Scale Computing, and others will be present.
“Today, organizations operate with increasingly extensive supply chains and smarter tools, which also means greater responsibility for what we allow into our systems. Therefore, protection must be layered and practical—capable of working even when something goes wrong. The 57th conference of the Latvian Data Network School is an excellent opportunity to meet industry colleagues and experts in person, share real-world experience, and jointly seek solutions,” emphasizes one of the conference guest speakers, CERT.LV cybersecurity expert Gints Mālkalnietis.
Arina Stivrina, Associate Partner at the law firm Walless, will explain during the conference what circumstances may lead to criminal liability: “As clearly demonstrated by the recent ZZ Dats case, cybersecurity incidents can have real criminal consequences for both the company and the individuals responsible for cybersecurity. Incident reporting affects criminal liability in the context of NIS2 and GDPR, and it is important to understand the risks.”
IT professionals are invited to attend the LDS 57th conference, which will be a significant event of the year in the field of information technology. Detailed information about the program, participation, and registration is available on the official website: https://www.lds.lv/lv/.
The world of technology is in constant development—events evolve and challenges grow. The conference is a meeting place for IT professionals, innovators, cybersecurity experts, and decision-makers from various industries, all working together to ensure the digital security of the state and businesses.
About the LDS Conference:
Latvian Data Network School conferences have been held since 1997, bringing together industry representatives and independent experts. They have become the most significant platform for IT professionals to discuss technological development and innovation, as well as to exchange professional experience, gathering the strongest representatives of Latvia’s IT sector.
The event organizer, “OptiCom,” is one of the leading IT integrators in Latvia, with more than 30 years of experience in servers, networks, security, and training. In 2025, the company reached a turnover of €16.8 million. A new stage has begun in the development of “OptiCom”—the company has been acquired by Norwegian investor “Hawk Infinity” and the Lithuanian company “WB Holding,” whose shareholders also include “WhiteBIT.”
“WhiteBIT” positively evaluates “OptiCom’s” joining the “Hawk” group of companies. “Our joint decision with ‘Hawk Infinity’ to invest in ‘OptiCom’ was based on clear similarities between the organizations, as well as complementary competencies and experience. Together, these strengths open up new opportunities for confident expansion into international markets,” emphasizes Airius Jaruševičius, Head of “WhiteBIT” and “OptiCom.”
