Discussions on strengthening Europe's digital competitiveness and ensuring security were held at the Techritory 2026 international forum in Riga, Latvia, where funding opportunities for 6G research and development and initiatives supporting Japanese companies were introduced.
Discussions on balancing digital sovereignty and digital resilience in Europe were actively held at the Techritory 2026 venue. According to the organizers, 1,424 people from 55 countries and regions participated, with security and prosperity through digitalization and connectivity serving as the main themes.
At the meeting, participants expressed the view that it was important to achieve both digital sovereignty and digital resilience, identifying technology development within Europe and cooperation with trusted international partners as key factors. On 22 October, the SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking), which supports next-generation communications research and development, introduced plans to allocate approximately €22 million to a public call for 6G research and development.
JETRO introduced its initiatives to support Japan's growth strategy, technology cooperation between Japan and the EU, and the entry of foreign companies into the Japanese market. The fact that the BEREC Office is located in Riga was also mentioned as a core element of cooperation on telecommunications regulation in Europe.