TAKE YOUR LEADER-SHIP & IMPACT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Novatore Impact Summit is the boldest women’s business and leadership event in the Baltics.
The Summit drives economic development by raising and discussing topics essential for women. Empowering women is crucial to the growth and development of the economy. Our motto is “by women for all”.
The event is full of learning and networking opportunities. It is an excellent moment to reflect and look at the bigger picture; how can you, your business and your country keep growing in the future?
WHY ATTEND?
INSPIRATION
Engage world-class speakers and thought leaders to energise and develop yourself and your team. Join the vibrant Novatore community and unlock the transformative power of shared inspiration.
KNOWLEDGE & LEARNING
Advance your leadership journey with practical skills and a confidence boost – learn from industry experts through a diverse selection of enriching masterclasses. Gain the latest insights to drive your personal and business development.
POLICY & IMPACT
Support the movement for positive impact and sustainability, contributing to a more inclusive and responsible future. Gain valuable insights on diversity, inclusion, and practices that can propel your organisation's success.
NETWORKING
Expand your network to unlock new business opportunities and personal growth. Connect with potential clients, partners, talented professionals and visionary investors, opening doors to innovation, collaboration, and success.
WHAT WILL YOU GET?
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Inspiring world-class speakers
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Insightful keynotes and high-impact discussions
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Engaging masterclasses for professional and personal development
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High-level networking with 300+ leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from the Baltics and beyond
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New perspectives to strengthen your leadership, confidence and strategic thinking – for you and your team
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All sessions conducted in English
And yes, we'll be having fun along the way!
SPEAKERS
Each bringing perspective shaped by real responsibility and experience.
-Rūta Ežerskienė-
oChairwoman of the Managemento
oBoard & CEO of Citadeleo
-Sarma Melngailis-
oChef, businesswoman, convicted criminal,o
oauthor of The Girl with the Duck Tatooo
-Dalia Lašaitė-
oCo-founder & CEO of CGTrader, the largesto
o3D model marketplace in the worldo
-Marta Selecka-
oFilm director, producer at Ausma Media,o
oTV show host, journalist, creator of Tutas Lietaso
-Trudy Žagare-
oConsultant, trainer & coacho
-Baiba Rubesa-
oCo-Founder of Novatore, C-suite executive,o
oboard member at several companieso
-Viesturs Kleinbergs-
oMayor of Rigao
-Chulpan Khamatova-
oActress, philanthropist,o
oTV personalityo
-Ilze Grase-Ķibilde-
oDirector Business Development, Digitalisationo
oand Compliance After Sales Business at AUDIo
-Anneli Portman-
oSenior Specialist at the Finnisho
oInstitute for Health and Welfareo
-Ginta Salmane-
oCEO at TV3 Group Latviao
-Antoņina Bļodone-
oBattalion Commander ato
oLatvian National Armed Forceso
-Jette Albinus-
oMajor General, Commandero
oat NATO Multinational Divisiono
-Samantha van de Kracht-
oCommanding Officer, Engineer Support Unito
oTask Force Latvia, Canadian Armed Forceso
-Esti Peshin-
oGlobal Cybersecurity,o
oAI & Aviation Executiveo
-Dagnija Lejiņa-
oCo-Founder of Novatore, CEO ofo
oLejina & Partners, impact entrepreneuro
KEY THEMES
Conference & Masterclasses
LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Empowering women to lead with impact – the shaping of decisions and culture to build a future-ready organisation.
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Awakening entrepreneurial ambition – how to inspire and support women to build, scale, and own value-creating ventures.
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Redefining modern leadership through role models – does authenticity, agility, and purpose-driven leadership create impact?
PROSPERITY & WEALTH BUILDING
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Attaining financial independence – how to create lasting security and personal confidence.
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Building sustainable wealth – leveraging investments, growing businesses, and mastering financial literacy.
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Aligning profit with purpose – the fostering of prosperity that is ethical, resilient, and sustainable.
SECURITY
& RESILIENCE
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Strengthening resilience – how to equip yourself with proven strategies to navigate uncertainty with clarity and foresight.
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Protecting well-being and longevity – how to balance high performance with vitality and energy.
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Building crisis-ready businesses and careers – insights on business resilience, adaptability, and flexibility for turbulent times.
AGENDA
A full day conference (9:00 -17:00)
MORNING NETWORKING
9:00-10:00 Welcome! Doors open. Snacks & coffee
09:15
1:1 Mentoring – powered by VISA
09:15
Mastermind groups – led by Elza Priede
OFFICIAL OPENING
10:00
Baiba Rubesa, Dagnija Lejiņa – Persistence looks good on us: Year five
10:10
Viesturs Kleinbergs – Opening address by Mayor of Riga
10:15
Small talk. Big topics. Children’s honest take on leadership & equality [video]
10:20
Dagnija Lejiņa – Equality 2026: Celebration or call to action? [interactive conversation]
• How accurately does the 2026 Barometer reflect the true power and wealth gap?
• How do we turn insight into measurable impact?
• How can each of us actively accelerate change – rather than wait for it?
10:40-11:00 Coffee break & guided networking
SESSION 1. WOMEN POWERING PROSPERITY
11:00
Rūta Ežerskienė – The trust deficit [keynote]
• How can leaders address eroding trust across industries and regions as volatility rises and the gap widens between belief in trust and real investment in building it?
• How can resilient leadership in the Baltics become a stabilizing force amid interconnectedness, geopolitical exposure, and growing vulnerability?
• How can trust become the outcome of consistent, transparent, and accountable leadership under pressure rather than a communications tactic?
11:15
WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP STORIES – POWERED BY VISA
• How to take an existing idea and build success by global scaling?
• How to embrace and drive AI / Cybesecurity?
• How to be a leader for change?
11:15
Dalia Lašaitė – Building at global scale: Execution is the strategy [keynote]
11:25
Marta Selecka – Fun. Education. Film. All in the family [keynote]
11:35
Esti Peshin, Ieva Ilves – The case for AI governance [conversation]
12:00-13:00 Lipstick Lunch – powered by Stockmann
SESSION 2. LEADING THE UNEXPECTED:
.MILITARY COMMAND LESSONS FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
13:00
Colonel Antoņina Bļodone, Major General Jette Albinus, Lieutenant Colonel Samantha van de Kracht, Dagnija Lejiņa – Commanding the uncertain: Duty, courage & collective strength [conversation]
• How to lead with clarity when uncertainty becomes the norm?
• How to build resilience in teams and communities?
• How to cultivate courage — and what personal strategies sustain it?
13:40
Dr. Anneli Portman – How to fight fear [masterclass]
• How to recognize when decisions are driven by fear rather than values?
• How to transform fear into courageous action in times of uncertainty?
• How to build effective, science-backed daily practices that strengthen resilience?
14:30-15:00 Networking & coffee break
SESSION 3. STILL STANDING. STILL BUILDING
15:00
LIFE & CAREER STORIES ON RESILIENCE
• How to find the strength within when making life-changing decisions?
• How to continue living and working when all risks are hard to identify.
• How to manage your closest people when there are great changes.
15:00
Sarma Melngailis – The luck of the duck [online]
15:30
Chulpan Khamatova – All the world's a stage [keynote & conversation]
16:00
Ilze Grase-Ķibilde, Baiba Rubesa – Power, scale, and self-discovery [conversation]
16:30
Trudy Žagare – The power of a leadership mindset [masterclass]
• How to cultivate a leadership mindset that drives performance in high-stakes environments?
• How to lead difficult conversations with a solution-focused mindset?
• How to align personal ambitions with purposeful leadership?
17:00-17:30 Networking & coffee break
BAIBAS BALVA AWARD CEREMONY [in Latvian]
17:30
Baiba Rubesa – Pārsteidzoša vadība
17:40
Ginta Salmane – Daudzinot vadītprasmi
17:45
Baibas Balva apbalvošana
CLOSING
17:55
Dagnija Lejiņa – Closing remarks
18:00 End of programme
18:00 End of programme
TICKETS
Coming as a team? Volume discount – 15% off for 3+ tickets and 20% off for 6+ tickets – applied at checkout.
All prices include 21% VAT.
*Goody Bag includes a fine selection of beauty, health, and lifestyle treats from trusted brands.
WHAT OTHERS SAY?
SUMMIT TEAM
Baiba Rubesa
Novatore Co-founder
Laima Zemele
Novatore Head of Communications, Marketing and Sales
Dagnija Lejiņa
Novatore Co-founder
Inga Tauriņa
Novatore Media Relations Manager
Elza Priede
Novatore Managing Director
Klaudija Bērziņa
Novatore Social Media Manager
